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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VA. CODE § 58.1-3321
WEST POINT TOWN COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

THIS IS A NOTICE THAT IS REQUIRED BY VA CODE § 58.1-3321. THE TOWN IS PROVIDING THE BEST INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING THIS ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLICATION WHICH, BY STATE LAW MUST BE 30 DAYS BEFORE THE PUBLIC HEARING. HOWEVER, THERE IS SOME INFORMATION THAT THE TOWN IS WAITING FOR FROM KING WILLIAM COUNTY WHICH COULD CHANGE THE NUMBERS PROVIDED IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT. THE WEST POINT TOWN COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO APPROVING A BUDGET THAT IS NOT MORE THAN LAST YEAR’S BUDGET.

The Town of West Point proposes to increase property tax levies.

Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year's total assessed value of real property by 43 percent.
Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $.47 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the "lowered tax rate."
Effective Rate Increase: The Town of West Point proposes to adopt a tax rate of $.53 per $100 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $.06 per $100, or 13 percent. This difference will be known as the "effective tax rate increase." Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage.
Proposed Total Budget Decrease: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the Town of West Point will be 5 percent less than last year's budget.

A public hearing on the increase will be held by the West Point Town Council on April 24, 2023 at 6:30 PM in Town Hall located at 802 Main Street, West Point Virginia.

THE FORMAT AND CONTENT OF THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED BY STATE LAW. THE WEST POINT TOWN COUNCIL RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF THE REASSESSMENT ON TAXPAYERS AND IS PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION TO MINIMIZE THE EFFECT OF THE REASSESSMENT ON THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF WEST POINT.

Town of West Point
Public Notice

We are conducting property evaluations over the next several weeks and will be going street by street reviewing any potential violations, including building without permits, inoperable vehicles (this includes vehicles with out-of-date inspections and registrations), trash and clutter, tall grass, etc. We will be sending letters and photos to residents in violation of town codes and ordinances, and we respectfully ask that you please take care of your violations ASAP. Please see the following reminders below:

Trash

We've received concerns regarding trash in yards, tall grass and yard waste, broken down vehicles, appliances, and household fixtures on properties, etc. Please make it a priority to clean up your properties as soon as possible, and please let us know if you need help. Our Public Works Department offers 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗸 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗺 P𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽--to request this service, call 804.843.4363 or stop in Town Hall and speak with one of our staff members. As a reminder, you MUST submit a work order for bulk item pickup; please do not leave your large items by the street on your refuse collection day. Our Public Works team utilizes different vehicles for bulk item pickup and must plan ahead.

Zoning Permits

This is a reminder that zoning and building permist are required for most outdoor structures and accessories, including all swimming pools, fences, sheds, etc. To begin the permit process or for questions, contact Holly McGowan at hmcgowan@west-point.va.us or 804.843.3563. At the end of this post, you will find links to our ordinances.

Communication

We are here to help. If you see a property that needs attention, or you need help cleaning up your property, we are here to support you. Please contact Holly McGowan at hmcgowan@west-point.va.us or 804.843.3563 for assistance.

Ordinances

Open storage of inoperative vehicles.

Occupancy of motor vehicles for residential purposes.

Removal of trash, cutting of grass and weeds.

As always, we thank you all for your efforts as we all work together to #keepwestpointbeautiful.

The Town of West Point is pleased to offer DMV Select services between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday at Town Hall.

An appointment is recommended but walk-ins are accepted.

To choose your time and service needed, CLICK HERE.

We Look Forward to Assisting You!