Two questions will be asked on February 9, 2010.
1.
2. combinationTechnology and Capital Projects Levy.
1. School Operation (M&O) Levy
This levy:
· Is a replacement levy
· Is limited to two (2) years
· Will raise $2,328,205 in 2011 and $2,409,692 in the 2012 to keep our programs and people in place as best possible through these tough budget times and dealing with reductions in State funding.
· Will cost taxpayers approximately $3.04/thousand or $38.00 per month for a $150,000 house.
This new levy will:
· Improve access to technology for our students
· Pay the “local match” to a recently awarded $175,520 State Energy Efficiency Grant to upgrade our heating and air conditioning systems
· Pay for an important group of building repairs and improvements
· Raise $950,000 in each year 2011 and 2012.
· Cost taxpayers approximately $1.26/thousand or $15.75 a month for a $150,000 house.
· Most importantly, move our Facility Plan forward.
We need a new building for our K-4 elementary students, and to do some improvements in our middle and high school buildings. The School Board, however, is not considering a school bond this year due to the national and state financial situation. In two years, the School Board plans to offer a school bond to allow us to build a new elementary school plus pay for additional improvements and repairs in the middle and high school. This Technology and Capital projects levy will help by getting a start on the other building improvements, and supporting technology for our students, while we wait for the economy to improve.
FOR SENIOR CITIZEN AND DISABLED PERSON EXEMPTIONS/DEFERRALS, PLEASE CALL THE YAKIMA COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE AT 509-574-1100
If you own and occupy a residence or mobile home, are 61 years or older, or retired because of disability and have income of $35,000 or less (including social security), you may be entitled to a property tax exemption on your taxes. Failure to re-apply or report a status change may result in denial of the exemption. For application forms and further information contact the Yakima County Assessor’s Office at (509) 574-1100.
