Ordinance 1696 - Sets Per Parcel or Lot Limit on Special Lighting District Assessments1
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 5450 the City of Kalispell currently assesses for the Special
Lighting District each parcel or lot within the Special Lighting District of the City
proportionally on an area basis in the amount of $.003 per square foot of lot or parcel
of land; and
WHEREAS, recently, through the construction of State transportation projects, the Special
Lighting District has become applicable to some very large parcels of land within the
City that generates assessments far in excess of the energy and material costs of
providing the lighting; and
WHEREAS, after considering the application of the current assessment formula on large vacant
properties, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City and most
equitable to the taxpaying landowner to place a limit upon the assessment formula
such that no more than 5 acres per vacant lot or parcel should be assessed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Each parcel or lot within the Special Lighting District of the City of
Kalispell shall be assessed proportionally on an area basis in the
amount to be determined from time to time by the City Council per
square foot of lot or parcel of land up to a maximum of five (5) acres
for vacant parcels.
SECTION II. The City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to recodify this
Ordinance.
SECTION III. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 2011.
ATTEST:
T eresa White
City Clerk
Tammi Fisher
Mayor