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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