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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE
DURING THE 2010 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to pursue certain legislative issues for 2010;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes this agenda is not all encompassing, in that
certain additional items may arise during the legislative session that require support or
opposition; and
WHEREAS, a legislative agenda outlines the priority issues that elected officials
may discuss when speaking to members of the Washington State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agreed to these priorities at the Regular City Council
Meeting on January 19, 2010;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council has identified priorities for the 2010 Washington State
Legislative Session that are integral to serving the Tukwila community in the manner in
which the residents and businesses have come to expect. The City of Tukwila 2010
Legislative Agenda is hereby incorporated by reference as Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL CAF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this / # day of Se't jv't.t , 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Fla erty, CMC, City Cler
APPROVED
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Office . ' the City
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Dennis Robertson, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk: / J 3 / �7
Passed by the City Council:) e /)/ -JO
Resolution Number: l /4
Attachment A: City of Tukwila 2010 Legislative Agenda
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ATTACHMENT A
City of Tukwila
2010 Legislative Priorities • State Issues
Adopted by the Tukwila City Council on January 19, 2010
During the second year of the Washington State Legislature's 2009 -10 biennium legislative cycle, the City of
Tukwila will focus on the following legislative priorities:
City Fiscal Health
MONITOR: Streamlined Sales Tax
Ensure that state monies committed for streamlined sales tax mitigation continue to remain dedicated to that source
and are not utilized to balance the state budget.
SUPPORT: Flexibility on Use of Existing Revenue Sources
Increased flexibility in the spending of revenues such as locally - imposed Real Estate Excises Taxes (REET) will
allow cities to respond more appropriately to growth needs and essential services.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SUPPORT: Transportation Enhancement
Support legislation which increases flexibility of use of existing revenues and implements new revenues for use in
expansion, maintenance and repair of transportation mechanisms; including such items as street utility capability
for cities and counties.
General Government Operations
OPPOSE: Taping of Executive Sessions
Transparency in government operations and decision - making is crucial; and there are very few exceptions to the
Open Public Meeting Act in which legislative bodies have the right to discuss matters in an executive session.
Limiting these exemptions further can interfere with the optimization of city processes and candid discussions.
OPPOSE: Legislation that Prohibits Local Jurisdictions from Requiring Dwelling Unit Inspections
The City will actively take measures to protect and encourage the rights of cities to assist in providing safe and
livable housing to its community members.
SUPPORT: Pro - Active Approaches to Reducing the Impact of Public Records Requests to Cities
Tukwila officials promote efficient responses to and delivery of public records requests, while simultaneously
reducing substantial impacts of arduous requests.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
SUPPORT: Fiscal Reimbursement for Flood Preparation Relative to the Howard Hanson Dam
Seek reimbursement for fiscal expenditures related to the preparation and protection efforts in response to the
potential flood risk related to the Howard Hanson Dam.
SUPPORT: Extension of Cities Liability Protections Regarding Howard Hanson Dam
Clarify and refine language regarding statute liability immunity for cities that perform and conduct good faith
efforts in response to the potential flood risk relative to concerns with the Howard Hanson Dam.
Enhancement of Funding for Human Services
The Tukwila City Council is committed to continue funding of human services programs in relation to the
increasing cost of living. In consideration of this local commitment, we encourage State legislators to support
human services funding recognizing the need of these services throughout our local communities and the State.
Partnerships
The City of Tukwila recognizes that the fiscal condition of the state budget impacts every city by reducing state
funding opportunities. City officials are committed to doing their part to foster relationships within local, regional
and state entities that encourage opportunities for joint partnership and outreach in budget reduction as well as
other activities that address management of local resources.
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