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A RESOLUTION C F'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUI WILA , WASHINGTON, ENACTING A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM RIIU I ON CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL, EVICTIONS
DURING TIME PERIOD OF CIVIL EMERGENCY RELATED
TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVIU-19)�
Resolution 1983 was amended or repealed by the
following resolutions.
REPEALED
e tion( ) Repealed Repealed by Res #
2036
CI'ty Tukwi*la
Washington
Resolution 1983
A resolution of the city of council of the city of tukwila, washington, enacting
a temporary moratorium on certain residential evictions during the period of civil emergency related
to the novel coronavirus (covid-19). COVID-19 pandemic coronavirus
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington Governor Inslee declared a state of
emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing agencies to use all resources
necessary to prepare for and respond to the outbreak; and
WHEREAS, Governor Inslee and the Director of Public Health —Seattle & King County
have taken a series of additional emergent actions that have resulted in the closures of
schools, restaurants, bars, entertainment and recreational facilities, and the prohibition of
certain types of public gatherings; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of this emerging public health crisis on the economy,
employment, job retention, child care, and businesses may result in absenteeism, reduced
hours, furlough, or unemployment; and
WHEREAS, layoffs and reduced work hours will lead to widespread economic
hardship that will disproportionately impact low and moderate income workers resulting in
an inability to pay household expenses, including rent; and
WHEREAS, eviction hearings can cause people to venture into public spaces or face
default judgments being entered and the loss of substantial rights to assert defenses or
access assistance; and
WHEREAS, providing a moratorium on evictions is necessary as an additional step to
protect public health, support stable housing, prevent further homelessness, and decrease
the likelihood that individuals and families will increase their risk of exposure due to an
eviction while the COVID-19 civil emergency exists; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, Governor Inslee announced a 30-day statewide
moratorium on residential evictions;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Effective immediately, a moratorium on residential evictions is hereby enacted until the
termination of the civil emergency declared in the March 9, 2020 Proclamation of Civil
Emergency.
1. A residential landlord shall not initiate an unlawful detainer action, issue a notice
of termination, or otherwise act on any termination notice, including any action or notice
related to a rental agreement that has expired or will expire during the moratorium period,
unless the action on any such termination notice is due to actions by the tenant constituting
an imminent threat to the health or safety of neighbors, the landlord, the tenant, or the tenant's
or landlord's household members.
2. No late fees or other charges due to late payment of rent shall accrue during
this moratorium.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Special Meeting thereof this ? :3 1--- day of VV\ c, �\ .,2020.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
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b4�S`e.-WQuinn, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number: V-1 8 -:3
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