HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-132DATE SUBMITTED: 6-30-03 BILL#
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: A Resolution for the City Committee Meeting Date: 7-15-03
Council to place on the September 16, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING Date: 7-23-03
ballot a continuation of the Emergency Department: Fire
Medical Care and Service Tax levy for a 6- Presenter: A1 Duke
yearperiod. Phone: 478-5381
SUMMARY: The Bremerton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of
Bremerton. The "Rescue One" program is funded through a property tax of $.50 per thousand of
assessed valuation. The property tax has to be renewed every 6 years. This is not a new tax, but a
continuation at the same rate. Before the City Council is the Resolution to place this measure on the
September 16th ballot.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): This property tax generates approximately
$750,000 anually. Failure to pass the levy would jeopardize the paramedic program.
APPROVALS:
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY:
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
MAYOR:
FISCAL/BUDGET: CONSENT AGENDA []
OPERATIONS: __
COUNCIL PRESIDENT:
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to pass Resolution #
COUNCIL ACTION: ~Approve [] Deny [] Table [] Continue [] No Action