HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1871 - Support Tukwila School District Propositions 1, 2 and 3 for 2/9/16 Special Electionresolution no 1871
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
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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 iN day of k")_Ce 0rv,b0/, 2015.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Flah rty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: - I�
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