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Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2009 5:00 p.m. Conference Room #1
PRESENT
Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Pam Linder, and Dennis Robertson
Staff: Jim Morrow and Frank Iriarte
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:OOp.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
No Presentations.
II. BUSINESS AGENDA
City of Tukwila
Utilities Committee
A. Solid Waste Utility Tax
In response to the Utilities Committee's request, staff presented an information briefing to the Committee
on revenue projections for a 4 6% and 8% utility tax on solid waste services. Staff provided a copy of a
recent AWC survey that shows utility tax rates for over 140 Washington State cities including
neighboring South King County cities. The Committee reviewed and discussed the utility tax options,
potential revenues, and the rate impacts to customers. The discussion resulted in agreement from each
Committee Member that this item needs to be presented to the full Council for discussion and information
(no action). INFORMATION ONLY. SEND TO APRIL 27 COW FOR DISCUSSION.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 5:00 p.m. Conference Room No. 1.
Committee Chair Approval
Minut by Fl. Reviewed by KAM.