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Washington
Ordinance No. 'j-1
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(TMC) Chapter 3.36, "Donations, Devises and Bequests," is hereby repealed, thereby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:
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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.
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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 COU CIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this 9i day of Tk11 �r(,�n , 2026.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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n• Yo n Barnett, C, City Clerk
APROVE m AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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Thomas McLeod, M
Filed with the City Clerk:��{
Passed by the City Council: 0?,
Published:
Effective Date:
_Ordinance Number: Z
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City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinance 2783.
On March 2, 2026 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinance, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
ORDINANCE 2783: 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.
The full text of this ordinance will be provided upon request.
Andy Youn-Barnett, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: March 5, 2026