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Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR USE DURING
THE 2011 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to pursue certain legislative issues for
2011; 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 18, 2011;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council has identified priorities for the 2011 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 2011
Legislative Agenda is hereby incorporated by reference as Attachment A.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this / �' TI day of CtA✓w i , 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City
APPROV S
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Allan Ekberg, Council Pres'•
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Filed with the City Clerk: /
Passed by the City Council: /
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Attachment A: City o Tukwila 2011 Legislative Agenda
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City of Tukwila ATTACHMENT A
2011 Legislative Priorities • State Issues
During the first year of the Washington State Legislature's 2011 -12 biennium legislative cycle, the City of Tukwila will focus
on the following legislative priorities:
City Fiscal Health
MONITOR: Streamlined Sales Tax Mitigation
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. The Governor's proposed 2011 -13 state budget identifies $49.8 million for
jurisdictions affected by SST.
SUPPORT: Flexibility on Use of Existing Revenue Sources
Increased flexibility in the spending of revenues, including but not limited to: locally- imposed Real Estate Excises Taxes
(REET), and the expenditure of and time expenditure extension for impact fees. This flexibility will allow cities to respond
more appropriately to growth needs and essential services.
General Government Operations
SUPPORT: Pro - Active Approaches to Reduce Impact of Public Records Requests to Cities
Actively support efficient responses to and delivery of public records requests while reducing substantial impacts of arduous
requests. Proposals being considered include: cost recovery, meet /confer, and clarification of the Public Records Act.
Environment & Water
SUPPORT: State Levee Funding & the Green River Levee System
Support legislation and /or appropriations that will assist in bringing local levees up to federal certification levels.
Additionally, support any assistance the state can provide to ensure that the Howard Hanson Dam and Green River levee
system function as designed to in order for the Green River Valley to continue to function as an economic engine for the
State.
Transportation & Infrastructure
SUPPORT: Transportation & Infrastructure Enhancements
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.
This includes street maintenance, stormwater, local transportation and public works assistance.
Law, Justice & Public Safety
OPPOSE: Required Election of Municipal Court Judges
The City will continue to oppose any legislation requiring the election of municipal court judges. Appointed judges provide
cities with flexible options for efficient court operations, appointments are cost effective, and the judges are qualified and
ethical.
SUPPORT: Realignment of Electorate Requirements for Existing Fire Authorities
Support legislation that changes the current RCW relative to electorate requirements for existing fire authorities. Currently,
voting is required within both the municipal boundaries of the joining entity as well as the existing fire authority.
SUPPORT: Cross - Jurisdictional Enforcement of SODA and SOAP
Support amendments to the RCW which criminalizes the presence of any person with an order to Stay Out of Area of
Prostitution and /or Stay out of Drug Areas. Change will allow patrol officers increased efficiencies in arrests related to
persons with such orders.
SUPPORT: Tools for Combating Gang Activity
The City of Tukwila has firsthand experience with the results of gang activity within the community. As such, we are interested
in ongoing collaboration of activities and funding that provides tools to address gang prevention and intervention, as well as
civil and criminal ways to address gang activity.
Continued Funding for Human Services
Especially during turbulent economic times, the City of Tukwila recognizes and is committed to continue funding of human
services programs. In consideration of this local commitment, we encourage our State legislators to support human services
funding recognizing the need of these vital services throughout our local communities. Minimizing related human services
cuts in any way possible.
1/11/2011