HomeMy WebLinkAbout2890 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2890
A RESOLUTION declaring the intended uses of the two-tenths local sales
tax increase if approved by voters.
WHEREAS, Franklin County has experienc i t ial difficulty in the delivery of
basic governmental services throughout the c ty, i P o urban area; and
WHEREAS, the Fra 1' ou mis dvised the US Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) tha r i iawana Park and return said park to
the control and responsi of 05 due to the County's growing budgetary
constraints; and
WHEREAS, m ran ounty Commission has placed a two-tenths sales tax increase
proposal on the Septem pr mary ballot which would, if approved by voters, generate more than
$800,000 annually for criminal justice and roadway improvements for Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, the same sales tax increase proposal, if approved by voters, would allocate
approximately$500,000 annually to the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, the voters should know the intended uses of the City of Pasco share of the
potential tax increase proceeds, if approved by voters; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: At least 50% of the sales tax increase proceeds realized by Pasco, if approved
by voters, will be allocated for criminal justice purposes and the city will assume the lease
responsibilities of Franklin County to keep Chiawana Park open to the public.
SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby directed and authorized to use customary means
of communication with residents to share the information contained herein.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this of 2005.
Michael L. Garrison, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sandy Kenworthy, Deputy City Clerk Lee Kerr, City Attorney