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A Resolution Fixing and Certifying the 2016 Tax Levy for Taxes Payable in 2017 at $1.10 per Front Footage of Real Property of Assessed Valuation Within the Platte Avenue Special Improvement Maintenance District
Presenter:
Kara Skinner, Chief Financial Officer
Charae Moore, Budget Manager
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Summary:
City Council approval of the attached resolution is required to fix and certify the 2016 tax levy for the taxes payable in 2017 for the Platte Avenue Special Improvement Maintenance District (District). Also attached for reference is a boundary map of the District.
Previous Council Action:
City Council annually approves a resolution fixing and certifying the District's mill levy.
Background:
There are seven special improvement maintenance and/or security districts (commonly referred to as SIMDs) within the City of Colorado Springs that require Council's approval by resolution to fix and certify the 2016 tax levies for the taxes payable in 2017.
These districts are used to maintain medians, landscaping, fencing, entry islands, neighborhood theme signage, accent lighting, and other public improvements that are not normally maintained by the City. These districts are authorized under Chapter 3, Article 7 of City Code and were formed by developers primarily in the 1980s in lieu of homeowner associations due to the increased amenities within the developments. The Platte Avenue Special Improvement Maintenance District is unique among SIMDs in that it levies an assessment based on linear front footage of street, rather than a property tax.
Financial Implications:
The recommended 2016 tax levy, payable in 2017, is $1.10 per front footage of real property. This is the same amount that was levied for the 2015 tax levy, payable in 2016.
The District's 2017 budget is included in the 2017 City Budget and approved as part of that Ordinance for all funds of the City.
Board/Commission Recommendation:
The 2017 budget recommendation letter f...
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