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ITEM INFORMATION
I CAS numbeR: 09-016 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: JANUARY 26, 2009
AGENDA ITEM TPr1,1. Discussion of 2009 DRAFT Legislative Priorities
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SPONSOR'S Staff has prepared a DRAFT 2009 Legislative Agenda for Council consideration. The agenda
SUMMARY is intended to be utilized as a tool for Councilmembers when they meet with State
legislators in Olympia this February.
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01/26/09 DRAFT 2009 Legislative Agenda.
2009 Legislative Agenda State Issues
The City of Tukwila seeks sustainability of services, flexibility in local decision making and
transparency in government in order to continue serving our community in the ways our citizens
need and expect. During questionable economic times, this desire can be more difficult to
achieve. Solutions to challenges can be identified more quickly when local leaders retain the
ability to manage their resources in a manner that works best in their community. During the
first year of the Washington State Legislature's biennium legislative cycle, the City 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 En 1 n it
Support legislation -'1 itic ea es tbi `ty (f e e istang 'even es nd implements new
revenues for use in e anion, a. to 'ce and re 'f t ns:. or ation e anisms.
SUPPORT: Federal ti ul PI k a.•
In anticipation of a pro .os d re• -r'l s i du >ac age, "ay of Tukwila has several projects
ready to implement and ligtble for -gi.na e and federal funding opportunities:
Klickitat Proj ct
Tukwila Pond Park
Duwamish Riverbend Hill Phase II
Non- motorized Capital Facilities as Identified in the Tukwila Walk Roll Plan
General Government Operations
OPPOSE: Taping of Executive Sessions
Transparency in government operations and decision making is extremely important to City of
Tukwila elected officials. 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 by mandating recordings of executive session can interfere with and hinder
the optimization of City processes and candid discussions.
Partnerships
The City of Tukwila recognizes that the fiscal condition of the state budget impacts every city by
reducing state funding opportunities. We also acknowledge that state aid for local governments
is becoming increasingly more difficult to secure. 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.