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Resolution No. 11610
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE INTENT
OF THE CITY TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE
A SALES AND USE TAX FOR AFFORDABLE AND
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1406 (CHAPTER 338, LAWS
OF 2019), AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, in the 2019 Regular Session, the Washington State Legislature
approved, and the Governor signed, Substitute House Bill 1406 (Chapter 338, Laws of
2019) ("SHB 1406"); and
WHEREAS, SHB 1406 authorizes the governing body of a city or county to impose
a local sales and use tax for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of affordable
housing or facilities providing supportive housing, for the operations and maintenance
costs of affordable or supportive housing, or (in cities with a population of 100,000 or less)
for providing rental assistance to tenants; and
WHEREAS, the tax will be credited against state sales taxes collected within the City
of Tukwila and, therefore, will not result in higher sales and use taxes within the City of
Tukwila and will represent an additional source of funding to address housing needs in
the City of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the tax must be used to assist persons whose income is at or below 60
percent of the City median income; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that imposing the sales and use tax to address
this need will benefit its citizens; and
WHEREAS, in order for a city or county to impose the tax, within 6 months of the
effective date of SHB 1406, or January 28, 2020, the governing body must adopt a
resolution of intent to authorize the maximum capacity of the tax, and within 12 months
of the effective date of SHB 1406, or July 28, 2020, must adopt legislation to authorize
the maximum capacity of the tax; and
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WHEREAS, this resolution constitutes the resolution of intent required by SHB 1406;
and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council desires to declare its intent to impose a local
sales and use tax as authorized by SHB 1406 as set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Resolution of Intent. The City Council declares its intent to adopt
legislation to authorize the maximum capacity of the sales and use tax authorized by SHB
1406 within one year of the effective date of SHB 1406, or by July 28, 2020.
Section 2. Further Authority; Ratification. All City officials, their agents, and
representatives are hereby authorized and directed to undertake all action necessary or
desirable from time to time to carry out the terms of, and complete the actions
contemplated by, this resolution. All acts taken pursuant to the authority of this resolution
but prior to its effective date are hereby ratified.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this ()el_ day of (1104,- , 2019.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
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Kathy F gdykounciI Prsident
Filed with the City Clerk: - I
Passed by the City Council: i-lb
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