Cowlitz County to certify levies with no increase; public hearing set for tomorrow
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County staff recommended certifying the general fund levy at $21,281,720 and the road fund levy at $14,695,937, both with 0% increases over last year; two resolutions will be before the commissioners at a 9:30 a.m. public hearing tomorrow.
Kathy, a county presenter, told commissioners the county will place two resolutions before the board at a public hearing tomorrow to certify property tax levies with no increase over last year. The general fund levy amount to be certified is $21,281,720, which the presenter said includes $362,045 for new construction, $6,954 for state-assessed property and a refund levy of $79,020. For roads, she recommended certifying $14,695,937, which includes $289,005.91 for new construction, $3,067 for state-assessed value and a $51,028 refund levy.
The presenter said the board had previously discussed a 0% increase and that the resolutions before the board tomorrow reflect that direction. No vote was taken at the briefing; the staff recommendation will be acted on at the public hearing scheduled for 9:30 a.m. the next day. Commissioners asked procedural questions about participation and confirmed the purpose of the briefing was to place the two resolutions on the agenda for formal action at the hearing.