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Cover page to Resolution 1984
The full text of the resolution follows this cover page.
A RESOLUTION OF HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUI WILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
UTILIZE THE FUNDS COLLECTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF WASHINGTON STATE HOUSE BILL 1406 AND CITY OF
TUl('hi'11ILA ORDINANCE NO. 2613 AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
Resolution 1984 was amended or repealed by the
following resolutions.
ion(s) Rep al N Repealed by Res #
2067
Ciety of Tui�cwiij
Washington
Resolution No. 1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
UTILIZE THE FUNDS COLLECTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF WASHINGTON STATE HOUSE BILL 1406 AND CITY OF
TUKWILA ORDINANCE NO. 2613 AS OUTLINED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the 2019 Washington State Legislature enacted Substitute House Bill
(SHB) 1406 on July 28, 2019, which authorizes cities and counties to recapture a portion
of the Washington State sales tax for use to support affordable housing initiatives; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2019, the Tukwila City Council adopted and enacted
Resolution No. 1966 and Ordinance No. 2613, which authorize a recapture of Washington
State sales tax, under SHB 1406, that is estimated to generate approximately $165,000
per year for the next 20 years; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council authorized the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal
Agreement with 8 other south King County cities and King County to form the South King
Housing and Homelessness Partners; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila executed the South King Housing and Homelessness
Partners (SKHHP) Interlocal Agreement on February 21, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement states that "the Parties have determined that
the most efficient and expeditious way for the Parties to address affordable housing needs
in South King County is through cooperative action and pooling public and private
resources": and
WHEREAS, all members of SKHHP have taken action to enact the sales tax
recapture provisions established in SHB 1406; and
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2019, the SKHHP Executive Board adopted SKHHP
Resolution 2019-06, which urges its members to pool funds collected under the provisions
of SHB 1406; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is qualified under SHB 1406 to use funds collected
toward rental assistance to low-income tenants; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Human Services Department has a program
already in place that provides direct services to households in need and has to turn away
qualified residents each year due to a lack of funds; and
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic there is a greater need for rental
assistance in the City of Tukwila. However, as the situation improves, the City Council
may reconsider a new resolution to determine future allocation of SHB 1406 funds for
rental assistance and pooling amount with SKHHP; and
WHEREAS, SHB 1406 funds may be used for the purpose of acquiring, rehabilitating
or constructing affordable housing; funding the operations and maintenance costs of new
units of affordable or supportive housing; and for rental assistance; and
WHEREAS, SHB 1406 requires counties and cities that enact its provisions to also
provide annual reports to the Department of Commerce;
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 authorize the
City of Tukwila to keep 90% of the recaptured Washington State sales tax funds collected
under SHB 1406 to be used for rental assistance to Tukwila residents until the COVID-19
pandemic is over as determined by the City Administration, and to transfer the remaining
funds collected to the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP). As the
situation improves, the City Council shall consider a new resolution to determine future
allocation of SHB 1406 funds for rental assistance and the pooling amount with SKHHP.
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. This authorization is contingent upon each of the other SKHHP cities
taking similar action to direct a proportionate amount of SHB 1406 funds to SKHHP.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this. 4j4- day of "I'll 1 2020.
ATTEST/AUTH ENTI CATE D:
6-hristy O-Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
De'S66n Quinn, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk: q- 1-'26k
Passed by the City Council: 4f-6-2,&L
Resolution Number: 61 tj
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