05. Resolution 5683 - Budget Resolution - Urban ForestryCity ®f Kalispell
Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
Telephone (406) 758-7000 Fax - (406) 758-77.58
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager `
FROM: Rick Wills, Finance Director
SUBJECT: FY2015 Budget - Urban Forestry Maintenance
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2014
BACKGROUND: The Urban Forestry Maintenance Assessment resolution is adopted
annually to provide a levy to fund the costs of the City's Urban Forestry Maintenance. For fiscal
year 2015, staff is recommending an assessment in the amount of $.00171 per lot or parcel of
land within the district, except public streets or rights of way.
aCOMMENDATION: It is recommended the City Council approve Resolution 5683
adopting the Urban Forestry Maintenance assessment.
FISCAL. EFFECTS: Anticipated revenue to be generated by the assessment is $206,000.
WHEREAS, the assessment cost of the Urban Forestry District for the fiscal year 2014-2015 is
estimated to be $206,000.00, and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on the 21 st day of July, 2014, the City Council did consider
all objections made to said estimate and to the basis of levy and assessment for
payment for said cost.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, MONTANA:
SECTION 1. That a tax levied for the assessment cost, or $206,000.00, be in the amounts
set opposite the description of each lot or parcel of land, as shown by the
special assessment lists on file in the office of the City Finance Director.
SECTION 2. The amount of said tax shall be levied proportionately on a square foot basis
in the amount of $.00171 per lot or parcel of land within the district, except
public streets or rights of way. Tax levy amount shall be capped at $150.00
per residential parcel and $300 per commercial parcel.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL THIS 18TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2014.
Mark Johnson
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk