HomeMy WebLinkAbout3937 Resolution - HB 1406RESOLUTION NO. 3937
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
DECLARING THE INTENT TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE
THE USE OF A PORTION OF THE SALES AND USE TAX FOR
AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1406 (CHAPTER 338, LAWS OF 2019), AND
OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, in the 2019 Regular Session, the Washington State Legislature approved, and
the Governor signed, Substitute House Bill 1406 (Chapter 338, Laws of 2019) ("SHB 1406"); and
WHEREAS, SHB 1406 authorizes the governing body of a city or county to allocate a
portion of the local sales and use tax for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of affordable
housing or facilities providing supportive housing, and for the operations and maintenance costs
of affordable or supportive housing. The City of Pasco has a population less than 100,000, which
makes rental assistance another eligible expense; and
WHEREAS, the tax will be credited against state sales taxes collected within the City of
Pasco, Washington and, therefore, will not result in higher sales and use taxes within the City of
Pasco, Washington, and will represent an additional source of funding to address housing needs in
the City of Pasco, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the tax must be used to assist persons whose income is at or below sixty
percent of the City of Pasco median income; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has a need to provide a range of affordable and supportive
housing and has determined that imposing the sales and use tax to address this need will benefit
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, in order for a city or county to impose the tax, within six months of the
effective date of SHB 1406, or January 28, 2020, the governing body must adopt a resolution of
intent to authorize the maximum capacity of the tax, and within twelve months of the effective
date of SHB 1406, or July 28, 2020, must adopt legislation to authorize the maximum capacity of
the tax; and
WHEREAS, this resolution constitutes the resolution of intent required by SHB 1406; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco City Council now desires to declare its intent to impose a local
sales and use tax as authorized by SHB 1406 as set forth herein; NOW, THEREFORE,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO,
WASHINGTON:
Section 1. Resolution of Intent. The City Council of the City of Pasco declares its
intent to adopt legislation to authorize the maximum capacity of the sales and use tax authorized
by SHB 1406 within one year of the effective date of SHB 1406, or by July 28, 2020.
Section 2. Further Authority, Ratification. All City officials, their agents, and
representatives are hereby authorized and directed to undertake all action necessary or desirable
from time to time to carry out the terms of, and complete the actions contemplated by, this
resolution. All acts taken pursuant to the authority of this resolution but prior to its effective date
are hereby ratified.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington on this 21" day of January,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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