HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1963 - Support King County Proposition #1 - 2020-2025 Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space LevyCity of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No. t '\Lc, 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT
FOR KING COUNTY PROPOSITION NO. 1, THE 2020-
2025 PARKS, RECREATION, TRAILS AND OPEN
SPACE LEVY.
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2019, the King County Council approved a measure to
renew the property tax levy supporting parks, trails, and open space in King County; and
WHEREAS, the measure, which will be on the August 6, 2019 ballot, would replace
the current levy that expires at the end of this year; and
WHEREAS, the estimated $810 million in revenue generated by the measure will
mean county -wide investments in parks, trails, recreation and open space protection for
the benefit of all King County residents; and
WHEREAS, upon passage of the measure King County parks and trails will be kept
clean, safe and open; regional trails and mobility will be improved; open space will grow
and be conserved; and recreation will be more accessible; and
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2019 the Tukwila City Council accepted comments from the
public in consideration of this 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 hereby expresses support for King County Proposition No.
1, the 2020-2025 Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Levy, placed on the ballot
for the August 6, 2019 Primary and Special Election, which proposes a six -year $0.1832
per $1,000 of assessed valuation, and urges all eligible Tukwila voters to vote to approve
the proposition.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this j ST/1 day of _ � (y' , 2019.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'FI erty, MMC, City CI
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
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Rachel B. Turpirt, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: 9 -10 -( CJ
Passed by the City Council: f-IS1 i
Resolution Number: l `I ( 3
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