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Resolution No. 1.506)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING
PASSAGE OF STATE REFERENDUM 51, FINANCING
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH
TRANSPORTATION TAXES AND FEES AT THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2002 GENERAL ELECTION.
WHEREAS, the Legislature passed House Bill 2969 authorizing new taxes and fees
for transportation improvements; and
WHEREAS, HB 2969 directs the Secretary of State to place the referendum on the
General Election ballot in November; and
WHEREAS, in the past 20 years, two million more vehicles have been added to
our roads and the amount of freight and goods traveling throughout the state has
doubled; and
WHEREAS, the ability to move people and goods on our transportation system is
essential to the livability and economic vitality of our state; and
WHEREAS, there have been no increases in the State gas tax since 1991 to provide
funding for major state transportation improvements and the state has realized a
reduction of 21 in overall state funding for transportation as a result of initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the unfunded need for transportation improvements in the State has
grown to a level of $150 billion over the next 20 years as determined by the Governor's
Blue Ribbon Commission on Transportation; and
WHEREAS, a well- functioning transportation system is essential to retaining and
attracting companies that provide economic viability and family -wage jobs to the Puget
Sound region and the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, R -51 will guarantee money for every city and county to help fix
potholes, repair dangerous road conditions and improve the safety of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, R -51. will require that quarterly audits be conducted to ensure all R -51
revenues are spent properly and projects are delivered on time and on budget; and
WHEREAS, funding from Referendum 51 would contribute to necessary
transportation improvements that will provide significant mobility and economic
benefits for the citizens, employers and visitors of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, in a discussion at their August 26 Council Meeting the City Council
agreed it was important to support transportation funding to address the thousands of
dangerous bridges, roads, and highways in our state; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila would receive approximately $44,920 per year for 10 years
from the passage of Referendum 51; and
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WHEREAS, passage of Referendum 51 would directly benefit Tukwila residents
and businesses through improvements to the I -405 and SR -167 interchange;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council hereby declares its support for and encourages approval of State
Referendum 51, which will be presented to the voters at the November 5, 2002 State
General Election.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNL QF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this O day of 1 1 Ii 2002
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
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r Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Office of the City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk: 0.3
Passed by the City Council: O 0?)
Resolution Number:
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Richard Simpson, Couf cil President