Title
A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW THE EXISTING 2.9-MILL TAX LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE HUDSON LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, AND REQUESTING THE SUMMIT COUNTY FISCAL OFFICER TO CERTIFY THE TOTAL CURRENT TAX VALUATION OF THE CITY AND THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REVENUE THAT WOULD BE GENERATED BY THAT LEVY.
Brief Description: This resolution is a declaration of necessity that will allow the Library levy to be placed on the May 4, 2021 ballot.
Body
Legislative History: for existing operating levy
Resolution No. 15-135, declaring it necessary to renew and increase by 0.6 mill an existing 2.3-mill tax levy for the purpose of supporting the free public library of the Hudson Library & Historical Society, and requesting the Summit County Fiscal Officer to certify the total current tax valuation of the city and the dollar amount of revenue that would be generated by that levy; passed Sept. 1, 2015.
Resolution No. 15-141, submitting to the electors of the city the question of the renewal and increase by 0.6 mill of an existing 2.3 mill tax levy for the purpose of supporting the free public library of the Hudson Library and Historical Society; passed Oct. 20, 2015.
Ballot Issue #4, passed by electors on March 15, 2016.
Purpose & Explanation
The Library made a presentation to City Council at the August 11, 2020, Council workshop explaining the need to renew the existing operating levy. The Library does not have legal authority to place a levy on the ballot and has requested City Council do it on the Library’s behalf.
There are two separate resolutions required to be passed by Council. The first is the resolution of necessity and requesting the County Fiscal Officer certify the estimated revenue from the levy; the second resolution (to follow at a later date) is to approve putting the levy on the ballot.
Timing Considerations
Below is the schedule to put the levy on the ballot:
2020
Tues Aug 11 Present and discuss memo/proposed legislation at Council Workshop
Tues Aug 18 Resolution of necessity - first reading
Tues Sept 1 Resolution of necessity - second reading
Tues Sep 15 Resolution of necessity - third reading (and passage)
Tues Oct 15 Certify resolution of necessity to Summit County Fiscal Officer
Tues Nov 3 Proposed legislation at Council Workshop
Tues Nov 17 Resolution to put the levy on the ballot - first reading
Tues Dec 1 Resolution to put the levy on the ballot - second reading
Tues Dec 15 Resolution to put the levy on the ballot - third reading (and passage)
2021
Wed Feb 3 Due date for certification to Board of Elections (90 days prior to election day)
Tues May 4 Election Day
Fiscal Impact
No direct fiscal impact on the City. The City acts as a conduit for the levy proceeds.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council pass the Resolution of Necessity and requests certification from the County Fiscal Officer.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Finance Director