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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS ORDINANCES <br />AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.04, <br />"LICENSES GENERALLY," TO ADOPT MODEL BUSINESS <br />LICENSE LANGUAGE AS DIRECTED BY THE STATE; <br />REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2425; PROVIDING FOR <br />SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br />WHEREAS, in 2017, the Washington State legislature adopted Engrossed House Bill <br />2005, which directed cities in Washington to adopt model business license language, <br />including a uniform definition of "engaging in business" and related issues; and <br />WHEREAS, in June 2018, at the direction of the legislature, the Association of <br />Washington Cities released draft model language, and staff prepared the requisite <br />amendments to Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 5.04; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in the interest of compliance with state law <br />and to improve the current licensing practice for the public and City staff, the City should <br />adopt the proposed amendments to its business licensure regulations; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council has considered this ordinance, together with all public <br />comment, and has determined the proposed amendments are in accord with the <br />Comprehensive Plan; will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare; <br />and are in the best interest of the citizens of the City; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, <br />WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: <br />Section 1. No Impact on 2018 Business Licenses. It is the City Council's intention <br />that the following amendments apply to Business Licenses issued for 2019 and beyond, <br />and have no impact on Business Licenses issued by the City for 2018. <br />Section 2. TMC Section 5.04.010 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2544 §2, 2496 §1, <br />2381 §1, 2356 §1, 2333 §1 and 2315 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code <br />(TMC) Section 5.04.010, are hereby amended to read as follows: <br />W: Word Processing\Ordinances\Model business license language 8-10-18 <br />CW:bjs <br />Page 1 of 13 1 7 <br />