HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-025 A Resolution of the City of Arlington, Washington, Providing for the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of Arlington at an Election to be Held on February 9, 2021.. RESOLUTION NO. 2020—025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
FEBRUARY 9, 2021, OF A PROPOSITION REGARDING ANNEXATION BY THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
TO THE NORTH COUNTY REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY AND THE APPROVAL OF A REGIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION SERVICE AUTHORITY PLAN, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS
PROPERLY RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, RCW 52.04.071 establishes the procedure for elections concerning
annexation of a city into a fire protection district; and
WHEREAS, by the adoption of this resolution the City Council of the City of Arlington
states the City's intent to annex into the North County Regional Fire Authority (NCRFA) and
makes a finding that the public interest will be served thereby; and
WHEREAS, likewise on October 14, 2020 the Board of Fire Commissioners of NCRFA
approved the RFA Plan amendment to authorize the annexation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to present the issue of annexation to the voters; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend its previously passed RESOLUTION NO.
2020-018 to include a request to Snohomish County relating to the local voter's pamphlet;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, as follows:
Section 1. Findings and Description of Proposition. The City Council of the City of
Arlington, Washington, hereby finds that it is in the best interests of the City to submit to
the qualified electors of the City, at the general election to be held on February 9, 2021,
a proposition regarding annexation by the City of Arlington to the North County Regional Fire
Authority (NCRFA), pursuant to chapter 52.26 RCW. If approved by the voters in
accordance with RCW 52.26.060, this proposition would: (1) annex Arlington into NCRFA;
and (2) approve the Amended RFA Plan prepared by the RFA Committee and available from
the City Clerk.
Section 2. Ballot Title and Proposition. The Snohomish County Auditor as ex officio
supervisor of elections in Snohomish County, is hereby requested to submit to the qualified
electors of the City, at a special election to be held on February 9, 2021, a proposition in the
following form, which has been prepared by the City Attorney pursuant to RCW
29A.36.071:
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Proposition No. 1: City of Arlington annexation into North County Regional Fire
Authority
Ballot Title: Arlington's Resolution No. 2020-025 proposes annexing the City to
North County Regional Fire Authority. Should this Resolution be approved?
Response: Yes ❑
No ❑
Section 3. Copies to be Filed With Snohomish County Auditor. The City Clerk, or her
designee, is hereby authorized and directed to provide to the Auditor a certified copy of this
resolution and to perform such other duties as are necessary or required by law to the
end that the proposition described in this resolution appears on the ballot at the February 9,
2021 special election. All actions taken prior to the effective date of this resolution and in
furtherance of this objective are hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 4. Local Voter's Pamphlet. The City Council requests, pursuant to Revised Code
of Washington (RCW) 29A.32.210, that Snohomish County authorize the publication and
distribution of a local voters' pamphlet for the February 9, 2021 special election.
Section 5. Implementation. The Mayor and City Attorney are authorized to make such
minor adjustments to the wording of such proposition as may be recommended by the
Snohomish County Auditor, as long as the intent of the proposition remains clear and
consistent with the intent of this Resolution as approved by the City Council.
Section 6. Severability. If any provision of this resolution is determined to be invalid or
unenforceable for any reason the remaining provisions shall remain in force and effect.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon
passage and signatures hereon.
PASSED BY the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 7th day of December,
2020.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
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Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
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Attest:
Wendy Van D r Meersche, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Stev n J. i e
City Attorney
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