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Home My WebLink AboutCOW 2015-12-14 Item 3A - Resolution - Support 2016 Tukwila School District Propositions 1, 2 and 3 for 2/9/16 Special ElectionCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS --- - - - - -- Initials Meetin Date Prepared by Mayors revie Council review 12/14/15 LH ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NO. 3.A. & Spec 21. STAFFSPONsoiZ: LAUREL HUMPHREY ORK I 1NAI,AGH'ND,\DATF: 12/14/15 - AGENDA ITE',,\i Ti,i,j,E A resolution expressing support for Tukwila School District Propositions 1, 2, and 3 on the February 9, 2016 Special Election. lcvn."GoRy ❑ Discussion M1 ,g Dale F-1 Motion jVf/ ,g Die ❑ Resolution All ,g Date 12114115 ❑ Ordinance Nltg Dale ❑ BidAxard YARS Date ❑ Public Hearing Aftg Date ❑ Other MtS Date SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor [].1-IR ❑ DCD E]Finance ❑ Fare [:] IT [:] P&R [:] Police [:] PfV SPONSOR'S The Tukwila School District Board advanced three ballot measures to the February 9 SUMNIAIZY Special Election to renew the operations levy, issue general obligation bonds for facilities, and to renew the technology levy. This draft resolution would support the three measures and encourage eligible voters to do so as well. State Law requires public comment to be accepted on Council support of ballot measures. Ri-XIF"WHID BY Z COW Mtg. ❑ CA&P Cmte [:] F&S Cmte ❑ Transportation Cmte F-1 Utilities Cmte ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: 12/14/15 COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR /ADMIN. Consideration of attached resolution CO3NINII"-FI`', Unanimous approval; forward to Consent Agenda COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE Expi,"NDIJURH' RFQUMFID AmoUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $N/A $N/A $N/A Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 12/14/15 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 12/14/15 Informational Memo Draft resolution Tukwila School District Informational Flyer City of Tukwila Jim Haggerton, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Haggerton Committee of the Whole FROM: Laurel Humphrey, Council Analyst DATE: December 8, 2015 SUBJECT: Resolution supporting Tukwila School District Propositions ISSUE The February 9, 2016 Special Election includes three propositions for the Tukwila School District, advanced by TSD Resolutions 815, 818, and 820. BACKGROUND Proposition 1 — Renewal of Expiring School Programs and Operation Levy This is a four year renewal of the School Programs and Operations Levy in the approximate amount of $11.7 million in 2017, $12.2 million in 2018, $12.7 million in 2019, and $13.2 million in 2020. Proceeds account for about 28% of the operations budget and will continue existing programs and educational essentials. Proposition 2 — Bonds to Improve Safety, and Renovate and Construct Schools This would authorize the District to issue $99.16 million in General Obligation School Bonds to fund construction projects and repairs /renovation. The last bond passed in 1998, and this proposal was developed by a committee that included many community representatives. Proposition 3 — Renewal of Expiring Technology Improvement Levy This is a four year renewal of the Technology Levy at $896,250 per year ($3,585,000 total), used for various technology needs in the goal of 21St- century classrooms and learning. DISCUSSION Because these are renewal measures, the four -year average tax rate is projected to stay the same. The proposed resolution expresses support for the three propositions and encourages registered voters in the district to approve them. State Law requires public comment to be accepted on Council support of ballot measures. RECOMMENDATION The Committee of the Whole is asked to discuss the draft resolution and forward it to the December 14, 2016 Special Consent Agenda if there is consensus to approve. ATTACHMENTS Draft resolution Tukwila School District Informational Flyer 3 El � t 5 LEVY FOR LEARNING • A 4 -year renewal School Programs and Operations Levy in the approximate amount of $11.7 million in 2017; $12.2 million in 2018; $12,7 million in 2019; and $13.2 million in 2020.' • Covers the gap between what state funding provides and the actual cost of educating students. • Accounts for about 28% of our operations budget (28C of every classroom dollar or the equivalent of more than 140 teaching positions). • Continues existing programs and essentials such as special education, curriculum, and lower class sizes. BOND FOR BUILDING • $99.16 million worth of General Obligation School Bonds to be repaid over the next 20 years. • Developed by a community -wide committee with parent, student, business, civic, and diverse representation. • Bonds are needed for any major school construction projects and repairs /renovation. A lot has happened since we passed our last bond in 1998! We need to: — Alleviate overcrowding and dependence on portables. We are critically in need of space, according to demographers who project up to a 44% increase in student enrollment in the next decade. — Repair /upgrade infrastructure, such as roofs and HVAC systems, that have exceeded their life cycles.` Upgrade safety systems, including security cameras and secured front-office entrances. — Provide high- tech, hands -on math and science classrooms at the middle and high school to train students for the jobs of the future. — Build an early learning center. We currently must turn away state- and federally funded (free to us!) preschool classes because of lack of space. Research shows that investing in early learning is one of the most effective ways to systemically increase student achievement. 3 TECHNOLOGY FOR 21ST- CENTURY LEARNING • A renewal Technology Levy for $896,250 annually for 4 years (total of $3,585,000).' • The 2016 Technology Levy will continue our investment in 21st- century classrooms by: — Upgrading and modernizing laptops so students have computers to engage in real -world lessons and to help prepare students with technical career skills. Reshaping traditional classroom tables into collaborative, active - learning spaces with multimedia displays that support project -based learning in science, math, language arts, social studies, and art. - Providing innovative professional development for our educators to implement new technology to better support all levels of learners. — Integrating digital safety and security systems into every school and classroom.: 5 A k! A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING ITS COLLECTIVE POSITION SUPPORTING APPROVAL FOR TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITIONS 1, 2, AND 3 ON THE BALLOT FOR THE FEBRUARY 9, 2016 SPECIAL ELECTION. WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Strategic Plan includes a goal of providing "A Solid Foundation for all Tukwila Residents ;" and WHEREAS, adequate, stable funding for education is critical to the fulfillment of this goal; and WHEREAS, there is a gap between what state funding provides and the actual cost of educating students, and WHEREAS, to address the need for funding existing programs and operations, the Tukwila School Board passed Resolution 815 to place on the ballot for the February 9, 2016 special election a proposition to renew the expiring School Programs and Operations Levy for an additional four years; and WHEREAS, to address the need for funding safety improvements, construction projects and building renovations, the Tukwila School Board passed Resolution 818 to place on the ballot for the February 9, 2016 special election a proposition to issue $99.16 million worth of General Obligation School Bonds to be repaid over the next 20 years; and WHEREAS, to address the need for funding technology needs for 21st-century learning, the Tukwila School Board passed Resolution 820 to place on the ballot for the February 9, 2016 special election a proposition to renew the expiring Technology Levy for an additional four years; and WHEREAS, educating our students and adequately equipping them to meet the future is paramount to the success of our community; and W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Support for Tukwila Sch Dist propositions 12 -4 -15 LH:bjs Page 1 of 2 7 WHEREAS, because these propositions are renewal measures, the four -year average tax rate is projected to stay the same if all three pass; and WHEREAS, on December 14, 2015, the Tukwila City Council accepted comments from the public in consideration of the proposed resolution pursuant to RCW 42.17A.555; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: The Tukwila City Council expresses support for Tukwila School District Propositions 1, 2, and 3 set for the February 9, 2016 Special Election, and urges all eligible voters in that district to vote to approve the measures. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Special Meeting thereof this day of , 2015. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney Kate Kruller, Council President Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Support for Tukwila Sch Dist propositions 12-4 -15 LH:bjs i Page 2 of 2