Title
A RESOLUTION DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO RENEW AN EXISTING 2.9 MILL TAX LEVY AND INCREASE IT BY 0.6 MILL 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; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This resolution is a declaration of necessity that will allow the Library levy to be placed on the May 5, 2026 ballot.
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Legislative History:
Resolution No. 20-101, declaring it necessary to renew an existing 2.9-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. 15, 2020.
Resolution No. 20-124, amended Res. 20-101 to reflect certain changes requested by Summit County Deputy Fiscal Officer; passed Nov. 4, 2020.
Resolution No. 20-152, submitting to the electors of the city the question of the renewal of an existing 2.9 mil tax levy for the purpose of supporting the free public library of the Hudson Library and Historical Society; passed Dec. 15, 2020
Ballot Issue #1, passed by electors on May 4, 2021.
Purpose & Explanation
The Library will present to City Council explaining the need to renew the existing operating levy and an increase in the 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:
2025
Sep 9 Present and discuss memo/proposed legislation at Council Workshop
Sep 16 Resolution of necessity - first reading
Oct 7 Resolution of necessity - second reading
Oct 21 Resolution of necessity - third reading (and passage)
Nov 20 Certify resolution of necessity to Summit County Fiscal Officer
Nov 25 Proposed legislation at Council Workshop
Dec 2 Resolution to put the levy on the ballot - first reading
Dec 16 Resolution to put the levy on the ballot - second reading
Jan 6 Resolution to put the levy on the ballot - third reading (and passage)
2026
Feb 4 Due date for certification to Board of Elections (90 days prior to election day)
May 5 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,
Thomas Sheridan, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Finance Director