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Home My WebLink AboutORDINANCE 5904113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance: 5904 File Number: 2016-0398 2016 MILLAGE LEVY: Doc ID: 017122960002 Type: REL Kind: ORDINANCE Recorded: 10/24/2016 at 08:49:38 AM Fee Amt: $20.00 Pape 1 of 2 Washington County, AR Kyle Sylvester Circuit Clerk File2016-00031290 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2016 FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 2.3 MILLS FOR GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS, 0.4 MILLS FOR THE FIREMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 0.4 MILLS FOR THE POLICEMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 2.5 MILLS FOR FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS, AND 1.2 MILLS FOR THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION; AND CERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That a tax is hereby levied on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the year 2016 to be collected in 2017 for the following purposes at the following rates: Purpose LM General Fund - Operations 2.3 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Operations 2.5 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Capital Expansion 1.2 mills Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills TOTAL 6.8 mills Section 2. That the real and personal property tax so levied and the rates provided therefor are hereby certified to the County Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas, to be placed in the tax book and collected in the same manner that the county and school district taxes are collected. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file certified copies of this Ordinance in the Office of the County Recorder, County Clerk, County Assessor, and the County Tax Collector for Washington County, Arkansas. Page 1 Printed on 9121116 Ordinance: 5904 File Number: 2016-0398 PASSED and APPROVED on 9/20/2016 Attest: fw C g�r r 1f �10. r yr m Page 2 Printed on 9121116 Washington County, AR i certify this instrument was filed on 10/24/2016 48:49:38 AM and recorded in -Steal Estate File Number 2-C)0031290 Kyle Syives - Ci it Jerk by OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK TREASURER Sondra E. Smith — City Clerk Treasurer Lisa Branson — Deputy City Clerk 113 W. Mountain Street, Suite 308 Fayetteville, AR 72701 October 3, 2016 Becky Lewallen Washington County Clerk Washington County Courthouse 280 North College Avenue, Suite 300 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 RE: City of Fayetteville Real and Personal Property Tax Levy 2016 Ordinance No. 5904 Dear Ms. Lewallen, Phone 479.575.8323 cityclerk@fayetteville-ar.gov 1711 Y Mfj1 Attached is a copy of Ordinance No. 5904 that was passed and approved by the Fayetteville City Council on September 20, 2016 levying the real and personal property tax rates for the City of Fayetteville for the year 2016. I hereby certify that Ordinance No. 5904 is a true and correct copy filed in my office on the 20"' day of September, 2016. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, i6� C5� z Sondra E. Smith City Clerk Treasurer City of Fayetteville, Arkansas cc: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor Paul Becker, Finance Director Kit Williams, City Attorney Kevin Springer, Budget Director Kyle Sylvester, County Recorder/Circuit Clerk Russell Hill, County Assessor David Ruff, County Tax Collector WASHINGTON COUNTY ORA STATE OF ARKANSAS Washington County Courthouse 280 North College Avenue, Suite 300 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Telephone: (479) 444.1711 Fax: (479) 444-1894 BECKY LEWALLEN County And Probate Clerk City Clerk i Dear Clerk: RECEIVED SEP 0 8'2016 CITY QF h! I TEVILLE CITY CLEI�og OFFICE V].r "C+ C`? rr) ... $ [:) n I,_— N rrl Please submit the tax levy figures for your City for the year 2016. The Quorum Court meets on November 17th. I need this information by November 1 st. Please give us the total levy figure and complete breakdown of tax in the space provided below. This information must be provided on this form. Sincerely yours, " A-� Becky Lewallen Washington County Clerk TOTAL 6.8 mills MILLS BREAKDOWN General Fund - Operations 2.3 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Operations 2.5 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Capital Expansion 1.2 mills Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT TAX CERTIFIED 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance: 5904 File Number: 2016-0398 2016 MIILAGE LEVY: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2016 FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 2.3 MILLS FOR GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS, 0.4 MILLS FOR THE FIREMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 0.4 MILLS FOR THE POLICEMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 2.5 MILLS FOR FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS, AND 1.2 MILLS FOR THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION; AND CERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That a tax is hereby levied on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the year 2016 to be collected in 2017 for the following purposes at the following rates: REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY P'ron%e LM General Fund - Operations 2.3 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Operations 2.5 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Capital Expansion 1.2 mills Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills TOTAL 6.8 mills Section 2. That the real and personal property tax so levied and the rates provided therefor are hereby certified to the County Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas, to be placed in the tax book and collected in the same manner that the county and school district taxes are collected. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file certified copies of this Ordinance in the Office of the County Recorder, County Clerk, County Assessor, and the County Tax Collector for Washington County, Arkansas. Page 1 Printed on 9121116 Ordinance: 5904 File Number. 201"398 PASSED and APPROVED on 9/20/2016 Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City CERTIFIED �'hv ; Tr$a��ylo t rurrr w��tavtt�tivn�� .� u Page 2 Printed on 9✓21118 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mo AR i72Str01et U t (479) 575-8323 9 Text File -- ` File Number: 2016-0398 Agenda Date: 9/20/2016 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Ordinance Agenda Number: D. 2 2016 NHLLAGE LEVY: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2016 FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 2.3 MILLS FOR GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS, 0.4 MILLS FOR THE FIREMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 0.4 MILLS FOR THE POLICEMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 2.5 MILLS FOR FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS, AND 1.2 MILLS FOR THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION; AND CERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That a tax is hereby levied on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the year 2016 to be collected in 2017 for the following purposes at the following rates: REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY Purpose Lev General Fund - Operations 2.3 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Operations 2.5 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Capital Expansion 1.2 mills Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills TOTAL 6.8 mills Section 2. That the real and personal property tax so levied and the rates provided therefor are hereby certified to the County Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas, to be placed in the tax book and collected in the same manner that the county and school district taxes are collected. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file certified copies of this Ordinance in the Office of the County Recorder, County Clerk, County Assessor, and the County Tax Collector for Washington County, Arkansas. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 912112016 City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2016-0398 Legistar File ID 9/20/2016 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item Paul A. Becker 8/30/2016 Chief Financial Officer / Finance & Internal Services Department Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: City Council is requested to adopt real and personal property tax rates for 2016 for the Policemen's Pension & Relief, the Firemen's Pension & Relief Funds, the Fayetteville Public Library and the City's General Fund. The rate to be adopted for the Policemen's Pension & Relief Fund and the Firemen's Pension & Relief Fund is 0.4 mils for real property and 0.4 mils for personal property. The rate for the Fayetteville Public Library is 3.7 mil for real property and 3.7 mil for personal property. The rate requested for the City's General Fund is 2.3 mils for real property and 2.3 mils for personal property. Budget Impact: Account Number Fund Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item? NA Current Budget $ Funds Obligated $ Current Balance Does item have a cost? NA Item Cost Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget V20140710 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 5802 Original Contract Number: Approval Date: Comments: CITY OF F ! ay t--Ile AKANSAS MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 TO: Mayor and City Council THRU: Don Marr, Chief of Staff CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO FROM: Paul A. Becker, Chief Financial Officer DATE: August 30, 2016 SUBJECT: 2016 Millage Levy RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends that City Council approve the millage levy ordinance approving the 0.4 mils for the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund, 0.4 mils for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund, 3.7 mils for the Fayetteville Public Library, and 2.3 mils for 2016 General Fund operations. This is a 2.7 mil increase from last year due to the referendum of approval for the increase millage for the library. BACKGROUND: Each year the City must approve an ordinance to renew the levy of ad valorem taxes on real and personal property within the City. This request will provide for such levy on property assessed during 2016. As of July 28, 2016 the total assessed value of real and personal property located within the city limits of Fayetteville is approximately $1.456 billion. The assessed valuation is before the Washington County Board of Equalization has made all the changes to the County Assessors Abstract. Based on the preliminary assessments, the growth in real property assessments is approximately 9.6% as of now. This will likely decrease as the Washington County Board of Equalization has not finished making changes. DISCUSSION: A millage levy ordinance must be approved by City Council in order for the City to continue to collect property taxes for the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund and the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund. The millage levy for the Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund is 0.4 mils for real property and 0.4 mils for personal property. The millage levy for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund is 0.4 mils for real property and 0.4 mils for personal property as was approved by referendum. A millage levy ordinance must be approved for the operation of the Fayetteville Public Library. One was approved by the voters on October 1, 2002 and was for 1.0 mil for real property and 1.0 mil for personal property. On August 9, 2016 the citizens of Fayetteville voted to increase the millage for the library. The referendum approved was for an Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 increase of 1.5 mils for operations for a total of 2.5 mils for operations. Additionally, 1.2 mils was approved by the voters for the bond debt service for the library expansion. Total millage for 2016 will be 3.7 mils for the Fayetteville Public Library. The 1.20 mils will be removed when the bonds are retired. Finally, City staff is requesting that City Council approve a millage levy ordinance for General Fund operations in the amount of 2.3 mils for both real and personal property. The 2016 proposed property fax revenue amount based on the 2.3 mil levy is estimated to bring in $3,303,000 in General Fund revenue. Below is a proposed calendar of meetings during the months of September and October to discuss the millage levy. Tuesday, September 13 Agenda Session Tuesday, September 20 City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 27 Agenda Session Tuesday, October 4 City Council Meeting Tuesday, October 1 1 Agenda Session Tuesday, October 18 City Council Meeting BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: The 0.4 mils Police and 0.4 mils Fire is needed to fund the Pension plans for both. The 2.5 mils is used to fund the operation and the 1.2 mils will be used for the bond debt service for the Fayetteville Public Library. The 2.3 mils will be used to fund General Fund operations. Conclusion: The millage levy must be at Washington County in time to be included in their consolidated levy ordinance which will be approved at the November 17, Quorum Court meeting. The deadline for receipt of the City's levy by the County is October 31. The City levy will be added to the levies by Washington County, the various school districts, improvement districts and other cities within the County when the Washington County Quorum Court adopts its millage levy for 2016. The administration is requesting the following millage amounts: 2.3 mils for General Fund Operations 2.5 mils for the Fayetteville Public Library Operations 1.2 mils for the Fayetteville Public Library Expansion 0.4 mils for the Police Pension Fund 0.4 mils for the Fire Pension Fund If you have any questions concerning this agenda request please contact me at 575- 8330. Memo To: Mayor Jordan and Fayetteville City Co m'ooil I 4, From: David Johnson, Executive Director Date: August 25, 2016 Re: 2016 Millage Levy Background: Fayetteville Public Library is authorized, by public vote, to collect a combined 3.7 mils for operations & maintenance of the library and to provide debt service on a bond issue that will be issued to fund an expansion. Request: Fayetteville Public Library requests that Fayetteville City Council levy library millages in the following manner: • Operations & Maintenance library millage — 2.5 mils • Library bond debt service millage — 1.2 mils NORTHWEST ARICANsSS Democrat = 0azette AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I Cathy Wiles, do solemnly swear that I am the Legal Clerk of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat -Gazette, printed and published in Washington County and Benton County, Arkansas, and of bona fide circulation, that from my own personal knowledge and reference to the files of said publication, the advertisement of: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Ord. 5904 Was inserted in the Regular Edition on: September 29, 2016 Publication Charges $ 120.90 0,&tL ta& Cathy Wil s Subscribed and sworn to before me This Qq day of * , 2016. I 4g 1 Notary Public My Commission Expires: to] Zga , **NOTE** Please do not pay from Affidavit. Invoice will be sent. t0t%tlllill," s 9s, t,,f `/�VG c To tGO�\``� OCT 10 Z016 CITY CLERKS OFFICE Ordinance: 5904 File Number: 2016-0398 2016 MILLAGE LEVY: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING A TAX ON THE REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS, FOR THE YEAR 2016 FIXING THE RATE THEREOF AT 2.3 MILLS FOR GENERAL FUND OPERATIONS, 0.4 MILLS FOR THE FIREMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 0.4 MILLS FOR THE POLICEMEN'S PENSION AND RELIEF FUND, 2.5 MILLS FOR FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATIONS, AND 1.2 MILLS FOR THE FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION; AND CERTIFYING THE SAME TO THE COUNTY CLERK OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That a tax is hereby levied on the real and personal property within the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the year 2016 to be collected in 2017 for the following purposes at the following rates: REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY Purpose Levy General Fund - Operations 2.3 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Operations 2.5 mills Fayetteville Public Library - Capital Expansion 1.2 mills Policemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund 0.4 mills TOTAL 6.8 mills Section 2. That the real and personal property tax so levied and the rates provided therefor are hereby certified to the County Clerk of Washington County, Arkansas, to be placed in the tax book and collected in the same manner that the county and school district taxes are collected. Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file certified copies of this Ordinance in the Office of the County Recorder, County Clerk, County Assessor, and the County Tax Collector for Washington County, Arkansas PASSED and APPROVED on 9/20/2016 Approved: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer 73867199 Sept. 29, 2016