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Resolution No. 1847
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, URGING GOVERNOR
INSLEE AND THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON TO PRESERVE THE STREAMLINED
SALES TAX MITIGATION DISTRIBUTION IN THE
2015-2017 BUDGET.
WHEREAS, in 2007 the State of Washington entered into the Streamlined Sales
Tax (SST) Compact that changed the credit for local sales taxes from point of origin to
point of destination; and
WHEREAS, this change to sales tax sourcing had significant negative fiscal impact
on numerous local jurisdictions in Washington, including the City of Tukwila, whose
taxing structures are highly dependent on sales tax receipts; and
WHEREAS, in 2007 the State of Washington committed to easing this impact to
jurisdictions through implementation of the SST mitigation program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is home to regionally vital warehousing,
manufacturing, and retail complexes and expends significant resources toward the
infrastructure and services necessitated by these enterprises; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's sales tax revenues have been significantly
impacted by SST implementation and the City relies upon the ongoing commitment of
SST mitigation payments toward the provision of essential services and infrastructure;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council urges Governor Ins lee to retain streamlined sales tax mitigation
payments to local jurisdictions at current levels in his proposed 2015-2017 Budget, and
further urges the Legislature of the State of Washington to adopt said SST mitigation
payments.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, a
a Regular Meeting thereof this j fri4 day of out) h , 2014.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'F ah y, MMC, City Cle D Seh Quinn, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel Turpin, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: 11- 1J-10
Passed by the City Council: VI
Resolution Number: I4'Lir7
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