HomeMy WebLinkAbout3454 Resolution RESOLUTION NO.3 Lj9--/
A Resolution regarding the February 2013 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 has been challenged with serving an increasing
enrollment averaging 600 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 will certainly delay and possibly avoid use of multi-track year-round schooling
and/or double-shifting; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Pasco School District, on December 14, 2012 did
determine that a bond election will be held on February 12, 2013 for the purpose of providing
sorely needed classrooms and associated facilities to house students of Pasco School District;
and
WHEREAS, after public notice was given that a Resolution in support of the 2013 Pasco
School Bond election would be considered by the City Council, a hearing was held on January
22, 2013, providing members of the public an opportunity to express their views in favor or
opposition to the Resolution; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Pasco does hereby endorse and support
the proposed Pasco School District February 12, 2013 bond election.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, at its regular meeting on
the 22nd day f January, 2013.
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Matt Watkins, Mayor
A st Appr, ed a' to Form:
Debra L. Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, Attorney