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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR STATE
REFERENDUM BILL NUMBER 51, FINANCING TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH TRANSPORTATION TAXES AND
FEES, AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002, STATE 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 vehicle 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 increase in the State gas tax since 1991 to provide
funding for major state transportation improvements and the state has realized a reduction
of 231% in overall state funding for transportation as a result of initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the unfounded need for transportation improvements in the State has
grown to a level of $150 Billion over the next twenty 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
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WHEREAS, Referendum 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, Referendum 51 will require that quarterly audits be conducted to ensure
all Referendum 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 Auburn
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Auburn 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.
Section 2.. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and
signatures hereon.
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Dated and Signed this ~-~ day of.~2.~". ,2002.
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CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
Danie'ife E Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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