HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-020 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE CITY AT THE FEBRUARY 14, 2012 SPECIAL
ELECTION OF A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL SALES
AND USE TAX AT THE RATE OF 0.1 PERCENT PURSUANT TO RCW
82.14.450 TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR POLICE AND FIRE
PROTECTION PURPOSES; PROVIDING A FORM OF THE BALLOT
PROPOSITION; ENTERING LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; AND PROVIDING
DIRECTION TO STAFF.
WHEREAS, ensuring the protection and safety of the Arlington community is a
fundamental priority of the City of Arlington; and
WHEREAS, the recent economic downtown has significantly reduced the financial
resources available to the City, including the resources available for police and fire protection
activities; and
WHEREAS, the Washington Legislature has recently amended RCW 82.14.450 to
authorize cities to submit a proposition to local voters approving a sales and use tax increase, the
revenues from which may be utilized for police and fire protection purposes; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 82.14.450, the City Council desires to submit a
proposition to local voters authorizing an additional sales and use tax at the rate of 0.1 percent of
the selling price and 0.1 percent of the value of the article used, respectively, the revenues from
which will be used by the City exclusively for police and fire protection purposes;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The above recitals are hereby adopted as legislative findings by the
City Council. The City Council further finds that the best interests and general welfare of the
City of Arlington would be served by imposing a 0.1 percent increase in the local sales and use
tax rate and utilizing the revenues collected from said tax for police and fire protection purposes.
Section 2. Election. The Snohomish County Auditor, as ex officio supervisor of elections,
is hereby requested to submit to the qualified electors of the City of Arlington the proposition set
forth in Section 3 of this resolution at the February 14, 2012 election to be held within the City.
Section 3. Ballot Proposition. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, no later
than December 30, 2011, to certify the following proposition to the Snohomish County Auditor
in substantially the following form:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011- OPQ
CITY OF ARLINGTON
PROPOSITION NO.
SALES AND USE TAX INCREASE FOR
POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION PURPOSES
The City Council of the City of Arlington has adopted Resolution
No. 2011-xxx concerning a sales and use tax pursuant to RCW
82.14,450. If approved, this proposition would authorize an
additional sales and use tax at the rate of 0.1 percent to be used
exclusively for police and fire protection purposes. Should this
proposition be
APPROVED? ...................
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REJECTED? ................... .❑
Section 4. Changes. 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, provided that the intent of the proposition remains clear and consistent with the
intent of this resolution as approved by the City Council.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be in full force
immediately upon passage by the City Council.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Arlington this day of
2011.
CIT'Y OF ARLINGTON
Margare arson, Mayor
Attest:
Kristi Banfie , City C erk
Approved as to form:
St )v e nji,,16 a I
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-C`Z
CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION
I, Kristin Banfield, City Clerk of the City of Arlington, Washington (the "City"),
do hereby certify that the attached is a full, true and correct copy City of Arlington
Resolution No. 2011-020, passed by the Arlington City Council at their regular meeting
on December 19, 2011.
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Kristi Banfield, City Clerk
Dated this 22nd day of December, 2011.
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