HomeMy WebLinkAbout3924 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 3924
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING AN INTENT TO GRANT CONSENT FOR THE RELOCATION
OF REFUGEES WITHIN MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES PER UNITED STATES
EXECUTIVE ORDER 13888.
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has long pursued a goal of being a welcoming and
supportive community for those who worked towards becoming productive members of the Pasco
community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco City Council recognizes the United States Executive Order
13888 of September 26, 2019, entitled "Enhancing State and Local Involvement in Refugee
Resettlement," issued by the United States President, Donald Trump; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges that the Executive Order states that "the
Federal Government... should resettle refugees only in those jurisdictions in which both the state
and local governments have consented to receive refugees..." under the United States Department
of State Reception and Placement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes by this Resolution to set forth criteria clarifying the
circumstances under which the City intends to provide consent to have said refugees resettled
within its municipal boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of maintaining the public health,
safety, and welfare of its current residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further recognizes that to be successful, refugees resettling
into Pasco to will require financial support, services and assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the role it can play in the resettlement
program as part of a nation with a long history of welcoming and assimilating people from all over
the world into its society; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide its consent for local refugee resettlement
subject to the conditions and criteria identified herein. NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Declaration of Intent. The City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington,
declares its intent to give consent for refugee resettlement within its municipal boundaries upon
certain conditions.
Further, the City Council encourages the Franklin County Board of Commissioners to also provide
its consent for refugee resettlement within the corporate boundaries of Franklin County.
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Section 2. Criteria for Consent. The City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington,
identifies the following criteria in order for refugees to be resettled within its municipal boundaries
under the United States Department of State Reception and Placement Program: (1) the existence
and adequacy of Federal, State and community support systems and structures in order to provide
support for said refugees during their transition toward independence; (2) that local resources
currently available to the City of Pasco residents are not reallocated to mitigate resettlement
program deficiencies; and (3) the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services will
provide the City with an annual update on the resettlement program.
Section 3. Reservation of Future Policy. The City Council of the City of Pasco,
Washington, declares its reservation of the right to withdraw its consent in the future regarding
these or other criteria necessary in order for the resettlement of refugees within its municipal
boundaries.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, at its special meeting dated
this 9th day of December, 2019.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra Bar am, CMC KL'At
son Law, PLLC
City Clerk ey
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