HomeMy WebLinkAbout5460 RESOLUTION NO. 5460
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, OPPOSING INITIATIVE
MEASURE NO. 976, AN INITIATIVE SEEKING TO REPEAL
AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE CERTAIN VEHICLE TAXES,
CHANGE VEHICLE VALUATION LAWS, AND LIMIT MOTOR
VEHICLE LICENSE FEES TO $30.00
WHEREAS, as provided in chapter 36.73 RCW, the City formed a city-wide
transportation benefit district (TBD) in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Initiative No. 976 was filed with the Washington State Legislature
which did not act on the Initiative during the 2019 legislative session and, therefore,
pursuant to RCW 29A.72.260, the Initiative will be presented to Washington State voters
at the November 2019 General Election; and
WHEREAS, if passed by the voters in the November 2019 General Election, the
Initiative would eliminate the TBD's authority to impose vehicle license fees; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the City's possible financial impact, the Initiative would
reduce state transportation funding along with voter-approved funding for Sound Transit;
and potentially reduce grant funding sources available to the City for transportation
improvements.
WHEREAS, RCW 42.17A.555 permits the City Council to oppose a ballot
proposition at an open public meeting so long as notice of the meeting includes the title
and number of the ballot proposition and those expressing an opposing view are afforded
an approximately equal opportunity to express an opinion;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON,
HEREBY RESOLVES:
Resolution No. 5460
October 7, 2019 Rev.2019
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Section 1. Statement in Opposition to Initiative No. 976. The Auburn City
Council expresses its opposition to Initiative No. 976 and encourages the citizens of
Auburn to reject Initiative No. 976, a measure repealing or removing authority to impose
certain vehicle taxes and fees, including charges funding mass transit or regional
transportation; change vehicle valuation laws; and limit motor vehicle license fees to $30,
except voter-approved changes; at the November 2019 General Election
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed: October 7, 2019
CITY OF AUBURN
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Resolution No. 5460
October 7, 2019 Rev. 2019
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