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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2026-03-02 Item 6A - Ordinance - Reenact TMC Chapter 3.36 to Accept Donations & SponsorshipsCity of Tukwila Thomas McLeod, Mayor Marty Wine, City Administrator AGENDA BILL ITEM NO. 6.A. Agenda Item Sponsor Legislative History Repeal & Replace TMC 3.36 - Acceptance of Donations & Sponsorships Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director February 9, 2026 Finance & Governance Committee February 23, 2026 Committee of the Whole Recommended Motion ❑ Discussion Only © Action Requested MOVE TO adopt an ordinance allowing the acceptance of donations and sponsorships to support city programs and services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) 3.36 is being changed to include sponsorships, in addition to donations. DISCUSSION The purpose of this change is to include acceptance of sponsorships to support city programs and services in TMC 3.36. The inclusion of sponsorship provides legislative authority for the City to accept sponsorship opportunities that are in line with established municipal purposes. The City will exercise sole discretion over which sponsorships will be accepted. Sponsorships are typically a business relationship where the City and an external entity or individual exchange goods and services for the public display of a message on City property. The changes also expand TMC Chapter 3.36 to include a section to define donations and sponsorships. A corresponding administrative policy and procedure is in process to establish criteria by which the City will accept sponsors that further the City's mission, goals, programs, and/or services. The administrative policy and procedures will provide guidelines to mitigate risks associated with the City accepting a sponsorship or donation that would commit the organization to an ongoing expenditure that otherwise would not have been budgeted. ATTACHMENTS Draft Ordinance 150 auto. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1075, AS CODIFIED AT CHAPTER 3.36 OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY ELIMINATING TMC CHAPTER 3.36; REENACTING CHAPTER 3.36 TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, under Section 3.36.010 of the Tukwila Municipal Code ("TMC"), the Mayor and Tukwila City Council are authorized to accept donations of money or property given to the City of Tukwila ("City"); and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that sponsorships, in addition to donations, can enhance City events, programs and services, which in turn support the City's vision, mission and goals; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to accept appropriate sponsorships in limited circumstances to generate funds for improving or expanding certain City events, programs and services; and WHEREAS, under RCW 35.21.100, the City is required to outline by ordinance how donations and sponsorships are to be accepted; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to repeal and replace chapter 3.36 of the TMC as set forth in this ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Repealer. Ordinance No. 1075, as codified in Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Chapter 3.36, "Donations, Devises and Bequests," is hereby repealed, thereby eliminating this chapter in its entirety. Section 2. TMC Chapter 3.36 Reenacted. TMC Chapter 3.36 of the Tukwila Municipal Code is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 2026 Legislation: Reestablish TMC 3.36 Sponsorships Version: 2/9/26 Staff: A. BeMiller Page 1 of 3 151 CHAPTER 3.36 DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS Sections: 3.36.010 Definitions 3.36.020 Acceptance of Donations and Sponsorships Authorized Section 3. TMC Section 3.36.010, "Definitions," is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 3.36.010. Definitions. 1. "Donation" As used in this chapter, the term "donation" refers to any money or property, real or personal, that is donated, devised or bequeathed, with or without restriction, to the City of Tukwila. 2. "Sponsorship" As used in this chapter, the term "sponsorship" refers to any money or service, that is given, with or without restriction, to the City of Tukwila. A sponsorship is typically a business relationship in which the City and an external entity or individual exchange goods and services for the public display of a message on City property, including, but not limited to, physical and digital media and signage, acknowledging private support. Section 4. TMC Section 3.36.020, "Acceptance of Donations and Sponsorships Authorized," is hereby reenacted to read as follow: 3.36.020. Acceptance of Donations and Sponsorships Authorized. 1. General. In accordance with RCW 35.21.100, the Mayor, or their designee, is authorized to accept money or property, not to exceed authorized thresholds, as stipulated in Resolution No. 2097, as now in effect or subsequently amended, donated, devised, bequeathed, and/or sponsored to the City and carry out the agreed upon terms on behalf of the City and carry out the agreed upon terms on behalf of the City. If no terms or conditions are attached to the donation, devise, bequest and/or sponsorship, the City may expend or use it for any established municipal purpose. Section 5. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this Ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section/subsection numbering. Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. 152 2026 Legislation: Reestablish TMC 3.36 Sponsorships Version: 2/9/26 Staff: A. BeMiller Page 2 of 3 Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2026. ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Andy Youn-Barnett, CMC, City Clerk Thomas McLeod, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: Office of the City Attorney 2026 Legislation: Reestablish TMC 3.36 Sponsorships Version: 2/9/26 Staff: A. BeMiller Page 3 of 3 153