HomeMy WebLinkAbout3468 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 3—Vpq
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington,
Ratifying the Proposed Appointments of the Tri- Cities Regional Public Facilities
District for Pro and Con Committees.
WHEREAS, the Tri- Cities Regional Public Facilities District (TCRPFD) anticipates the
placement of a sales tax increase proposal, to fund a regional aquatics facility, on the August
primary election ballot; and
WHEREAS, RCW 29A.32.280 requires the "legislative authority" for any jurisdiction
placing an issue on the ballot, to provide for the appointment of committees, both known to
oppose and support such issue for the express purpose of authorizing position statements for the
published voters' election guide; and
WHEREAS, there is uncertainty as to whether the TCRPFD Board constitutes the
"legislative authority" but the Board has, after soliciting applications from the public, made
recommendations for committee appointments; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council finds the proposed appointments to be acceptable;
NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council does hereby approve and ratify the following
appointments to the pro and con committees as recommended by the TCRPFD:
Pro Committee
Terry Allen — Kennewick
Douglas Wertz — Richland
Paul Whitemarsh — Pasco
Con Committee
Victor Epperly — Kennewick
Jerry Martin — Kennewick
Richard Weiss — Pasco
Section 2. The City Clerk shall provide a copy of this resolution to the TCRPFD upon
passage.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, at its regular meeting on
the 6th day of May, 2013.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
Appr s to Form:
Leland B. Kerr, Attorney