HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2003-01-21 Item 6A - Resolution - Support Highline School District LevyCAS Number: 03-003
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Original Agenda Date: 1/21/03
Resolution supporting the Highline School District's February 4" Levy
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Vote is February 4` 2003
Last year, Highline School District passed a capital facilities bond. This yeas the
normal education levy that pays for educational programs and operation expenses
including instruction, safety, materials and facility maintenance and operations is up
for approval. It is a replacement tax, and not a new tax.
City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE HIGHLINE
SCHOOL DISTRICT REPLACEMENT LEVY FOR THE DIRECT
EDUCATION OF STUDENTS.
WHEREAS, residents of the Highline School District will vote for a replacement
school levy on February 4; and
WHEREAS, the tax is not a new tax, butis a replacement for a levy that directly pays
for student education; and
WHEREAS, the levy proceeds will be used to buy books and utilities, and to pay
teachers, teaching assistants, bus drivers, and custodians; and
WHEREAS, if the levy does not pass, a 20% cut in the District's school budget would
be required; and
WHEREAS, Highline had the third lowest tax rate of the eight south King County
school districts for 2002, and the district has made a commitment to help every student in
their district succeed, which will need the funding they have traditionally had from levies;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council of the City of Tukwila supports the Highline School District levy for
General Fund educational programs and materials.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, at a regular meeting thereof this day of
2003.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
H1gMIneSchool Distact Levy 2003
Filed with the City Cleric.
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Pain Carter, Council President