HomeMy WebLinkAbout5454 RESOLUTION NO. 5454
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE CITY'S
INTENT TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO AUTHORIZE A
SALES AND USE TAX FOR AFFORDABLE AND
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
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, if eligible, for providing rental assistance to
tenants; and
WHEREAS, the tax will be credited against state sales taxes collected within the
City and, therefore, will not result in higher sales and use taxes within the City and will
represent an additional source of funding to address housing needs in the City; and
WHEREAS, SHB 1406 requires the governing body to adopt a resolution of
intent to authorize the maximum capacity of the tax within six months of its effective
date, or January 28, 2020. It also requires the governing body to adopt legislation to
authorize the maximum capacity of the tax within twelve months of the effective date of
SHB 1406, or July 28, 2020; and
WHEREAS, as required by SHB 1406, this resolution declares the City Council's
intent to impose a local sales and use tax as authorized by SHB 1406;
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September 10, 2019
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, 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 authorized and directed to take any action to carry out the terms of
this resolution. All acts taken consistent with the authority of this resolution but prior to its
effective date are ratified.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed: 16th day of September, 2019
CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY KUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FOR :
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Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk en L. Gross, City Attorney
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