Title
Ordinance No. 18-117 Making and Certifying the 2018 Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2019 at 4.279 Mills Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property and a Tax Credit of 4.279 Mills Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Business Personal Property Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Colorado Springs
Presenter:
Charae McDaniel, Chief Financial Officer
Body
Summary:
Per City Charter 7-40.Levy, the Council shall make by ordinance the proper levy in mills upon each dollar of the assessed valuation of all taxable property within the City, and shall thereupon cause the total levy to be certified to the County Assessor. Further, as provided by City Charter, the Colorado Constitution, and the laws of the State of Colorado, City Council grants a property tax credit on all taxable business personal property equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the gross mill levy. The attached Ordinance fulfills these requirements.
Previous Council Action:
The 2019 Budget that was provided to City Council on October 1, 2018, includes a Property Tax revenue amount of $20,480,000. City Council held one budget work session to review and discuss the 2019 Budget.
Background:
For 2018, 4.279 mills is set as a tax levy for City purposes to be due and payable in and during the year 2019, which is unchanged from the prior year. For 2018 taxes, payable in and during 2019, a one hundred percent (100%) tax credit of 4.279 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation of all taxable business personal property.
Financial Implications:
The City’s 2019 property tax revenue is budgeted for $20,480,000.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
Public input was received by City Council at a formal public hearing held on October 18, 2018.
Alternatives:
Per City Charter 7-40.Levy, if the Council fails in any year to make the tax levy, then the rate last fixed shall be the rate fixed for the ensuing fiscal year.
Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move approval of the attached ordinance making and certifying the 2018 tax levy for taxes payable in 2019 at 4.279 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation of all taxable property and a tax credit of 4.279 mills upon each dollar of assessed valuation of all taxable business personal property within the corporate limits of the City of Colorado Springs.
Summary of Ordinance Language
An Ordinance Making and Certifying the 2018 Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2019 at 4.279 Mills Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Property and a Tax Credit of 4.279 Mills Upon Each Dollar of Assessed Valuation of All Taxable Business Personal Property Within the Corporate Limits of the City of Colorado Springs.