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## TOWN OF FREDERICA ORDINANCE NO. 25-07
## AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 180 TO ADJUST THE PROPERTY TAX RATE TO ACCOUNT FOR KENT COUNTY'S NEW PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, Kent County has conducted a countywide reassessment, with new property values taking effect for the 2025 tax year;
WHEREAS, the Town of Frederica seeks to adjust its property tax rate to reflect the updated assessments while maintaining revenue neutrality;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town Charter, the Town has the authority to levy and adjust property tax rates accordingly;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDANIED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FREDERICA IN COUNCIL MET:
## Attachment 1
## Section 1. Tax Rate Adjustment.
The property tax rate for all taxable real property within the Town of Frederica is hereby adjusted from $1.50 per $100.00 to $0.245 per $100.00 assessed valuation. Section 180 of the Code, Fees, Municipal, Attachment 1, shall be amended as follows:
| Property Tax Rate | $1.50/$100.00 on 100% $0.245/$100.00 on 100% | $1.50/$100.00 on 100% $0.245/$100.00 on 100% | N/A | N/A |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------|-------|
## Section 2. Implementation.
The adjusted tax rate shall apply to all property tax bills issued on or after the date
this Ordinance becomes effective.
## Section 3. Severability.
Should any section or provisions of this Ordinance be deemed invalid by a court of
law, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days from and after its approval by Council.
## Section 5. Repealer:
All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
ORDAINED AND ENACTED INTO THE LAW by a majority vote of the
Council on this 16th day of April, 2025.
Council Members present at a regular session of Frederica, Delaware Town
First Reading: April 2, 2025
Public Hearing & Second Reading: April 16, 2025
Published: May 1le, 2025
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William C. Ilanden
William C. Glanden, Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Ordinance passed by the Town Council at its meeting on April 16, 2025 at which meeting a quorum was present and voting throughout that the same is still in full force and effect.
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## SYNOPSIS:
This Ordinance amends Chapter 180 relating to the Property Tax Rate. This Ordinance adjusts the tax rate from $1.50 per $100.00 to $0.245 per $100.00 of the assessed valuation.