HomeMy WebLinkAbout3310 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 5-310
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco regarding the
pending bond election of the Pasco School District.
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council supports that which supports good quality of life and
a good economy in Pasco; and
WHEREAS, Pasco schools contribute to good quality of life and a good economy
through the education of our youth; and
WHEREAS, Pasco School District is challenged with serving an increasing enrollment
averaging 620 new students per year—enough students to open a new school annually; and
WHEREAS, chronically overcrowded schools weaken the education environment,
undermine confidence in the school system and eventually erode residential property values; and
WHEREAS, a Community Facilities Summit comprised of local citizens recommended
that building needed schools is the best long term solution to Pasco School District's growing
enrollment; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Pasco School District, on January 11, 2011 did
determine that a bond election will be held on April 26, 2011 for the purpose of providing sorely
needed classrooms and associated facilities to house students of Pasco School District; and
WHEREAS, the total project costs are $109 million but the amount of the bond is $59
million because Pasco School District qualifies for approximately $50 million in state matching
funds for these building projects; and
WHEREAS, businesses and members of the community benefit from the opportunities
provided to all students through Pasco School District's programs;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Council of the City of Pasco does
hereby endorse and support the proposed Pasco School District April 26, 2011 bond election.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 4th day of April 2011.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney