Meetings
City of Helena, Montana
May 26, 2021
To:
Mayor Collins, City Commissioners, and City Manager Harlow-Schalk
From:
Sheila Danielson, Finance Director
Chris Couey, Budget Analyst
Subject:
A Resolution of Intention to specify the assessment option for the Special Urban Forest Management District for Fiscal Year 2022 and levy and assess all property within the District.
Present Situation
:
On December 20, 2010, the Helena City Commission created a Urban Forest Management District, (“District”) for the purpose of managing and maintaining public trees on public rights-of-way and in City-owned public parks so as to enhance Helena’s beauty and environment for the greater benefit of the community. The City Commission has estimated, as near as practical, the cost of operating and maintaining the services in the District, as well as providing for capital improvements necessary for the management of the District.
The City Commission may assess all assessable property within the District to defray the cost of providing and maintaining said services. No increases are recommended for Fiscal Year 2022.
Background Information
:
Proposed to set annual assessment rates and charges and specify assessment methodology for the District for Fiscal Year 2022 and levy and assess all property within the District in order to defray the cost of operating and maintaining the services in the District, as well as to provide for capital improvements necessary for the management of the District.
Propose that the assessment remain $39 per property ID as assigned by the State of Montana, Department of Revenue.
Proposal/Objective
:
Proposed to set annual assessment rates and charges and specify assessment methodology for the District for Fiscal Year 2022 and levy and assess all property within the District in order to defray the cost of operating and maintaining the services in the District, as well as to provide for capital improvements necessary for the management of the District.
Propose that the assessment remain $39 per property ID as assigned by the State of Montana, Department of Revenue.
Advantage
:
Defray the cost of operating and maintaining the District and to provide for capital improvements necessary for the management of the District.
Notable Energy Impact
:
None
Disadvantage
:
None
Notice of Public Hearing
:
N/A
Staff Recommendation
:
ATTACHMENTS:
ROI - FY22 Urban Forestry