HomeMy WebLinkAbout4491 Resolution – In Support of County of Franklin Ballot Proposition No. 1Resolution – In Support of County of Franklin Ballot Proposition No. 1 - 1
RESOLUTION NO. 4491
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, IN
SUPPORT OF PASSAGE OF COUNTY OF FRANKLIN BALLOT
PROPOSITION NO. 1 IMPOSING TWO-TENTHS OF ONE PERCENT SALES
AND USE TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATIONS OF ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 82.14.420, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners
is authorized to submit a proposition to county voters to fix and impose a sales and use tax of one-
tenth of one percent without an expiration date and of one-tenth of one percent expiring after 36
months to provide funds associated with the maintenance and operations of emergency
communications systems and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners on July 31st, 2024, passed
Resolution No. 2024-180 authorizing County of Franklin Ballot Proposition No. 1 to be placed on
the ballot for the upcoming General election to be held November 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco in accordance with RCW 42.17A.555,
may take action at an open public meeting, to express a collective decision, or to actually vote
upon a motion, proposal, or resolution in support of, or opposition to, a ballot proposition so long
as any required notice of the meeting includes the title and number of the ballot proposition and
members of the legislative body, members of the board, council, or commission of the jurisdiction,
or members of the public are afforded an approximately equal opportunity for the expression of an
opposing view; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has noticed this issue on its agenda including its title and
ballot number and has offered an equal opportunity for those opposing the County of Franklin
Ballot Proposition No. 1 to express their view; and
WHEREAS, the Council, after thorough deliberation, recognizes the potential impact of
an increased tax burden and the significant public benefits that the sales and use tax for the
maintenance and operation of emergency communication systems and facilities will provide, has
resolved to formally support the passage of Franklin County Ballot Proposition No. 1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Council of the City of Pasco collectively voices its support for the passage
of upcoming County of Franklin Ballot Proposition No. 1 authorizing Franklin County to impose
a two-tenths of one percent sales and use tax for the purposes of providing funds for costs
associated with design, acquisition, construction, equipping, operating, maintaining, remodeling,
repairing, re-equipping and improvement of emergency 911 communication systems and facilities.
Resolution – In Support of County of Franklin Ballot Proposition No. 1 - 2
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 3rd day of
September, 2024.
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Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, MMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys