HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-018 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. 2020-018
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;
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-XXX 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. 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 5. 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 6. 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 2nd day of November, 2020.
CITY OF ARLINGTON )_
Barbara Tolbert, Mayor
Attest:
Wendy Va Der Meersche, City Clerk
Approve s to form:
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Steven J. P ' e
City Attorney
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