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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE SOUTH KING COUNTY HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS URGING SKHHP MEMBERS TO DECLARE THEIR INTENT TO ENACT THE PROVISIONS OF HB 1406. WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature enacted HB 1406 during the 2019 legislative session; and, WHEREAS, HB 1406 authorizes cities and counties, for a period of 20 years, to retain a portion of sales tax that is currently collected, held and used by Washington State provided those funds are directed towards objectives that support affordable housing initiatives; and WHEREAS, HB 1406 requires a local legislative authority to declare its intent to enact the provisions of HB 1406 within 6 months of its July 28, 2019 effective date by means of a resolution adopted by its city council; and WHEREAS, a resolution adopted by a local legislative authority is not a binding action; and WHEREAS, HB 1406 requires a local legislative authority to subsequently adopt a formal ordinance by July 27, 2020 which serves as the official binding action. NOW, THEREFORE, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD RESOLVES as follows: Section 1. the Executive Board of SKHHP believes that HB 1406 is a significant opportunity provided by the State Legislature and that it provides a funding source that would enable SKHHP to immediately implement the objectives of the ILA authorized by all legislative bodies of member cities and King County. Resolution No. 2019-05 July 26, 2019 Page 1 of 2 Rev.2019 Section 2. the Executive Board of SKHHP urges all legislative bodies of all member cities and King County to, at a minimum, adopt a resolution declaring intent to enact the provisions authorized under HB 1406. Section 3. the Executive Board of SKHHP commits to developing options and a recommendation, including for the proposed pooling of funding, that details levels of funding commitments for each member's legislative authority to consider for future subsequent action. Section 4. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and signature. Dated and Signed this, (Y day of _\� , 2019. SOUTH KING COUNTY HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS PARTNERS ANCY BAC , CHAIR Shawn Campbell, Auburn City Clerk Resolution No. 2019-05 July 26, 2019 Page 2 of 2 Rev.2019