HomeMy WebLinkAbout4800 RESOWTION N0. 4800
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING
THE AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT'S
EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONS
REPLACEMEN7 LEVY AND THE AUBURN HIGH
SCHOOL MODERNIZATION AND
RECON3TRUCTION BOND
WHEREAS, the Auburri School District has placed two measures before
the voters on the February 14, 2012 ballot, Proposition 1 and Proposition 2; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1 is a replacement levy that the District says is
essential to maintain curcent educational programs and services for all children
including small class size, instructional programs, special education, athletics
and activities, transportation, and maintenance and custodial services. This
replacement levy is not a new tax. It replaces the expiring 2008 Ievy and is
required to mairrtain current instructional programs and services; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 2 is a modemization and recanstruction bond Ehat
the District says will fund criticaf improvements at Aubum High School while
keeping school taxes IeveL The aging buitding is in disrepair and is no longer
cost-effective to operate and maintain. It fails to meet many of the school districYs
facility standards; and
WHEREAS, RCW 42.17.130 authorizes city councils to take collective
action regarding ballot measures appearing before the voters so long as the
action is taken at a public meeting, the intended ac4ion is identified on the
agenda and where the opportunity for opposing views is given to attendees at the
public meeting; and
Resolution No. 4800
January 31, 2012
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WHEREAS, in light of the value and the benefits to the citizens of Aubum
that the Aubum School District be able to continue to provide a high-quality
education in modem, efficient facilities to the students in the District, it is
appropriate that the City Council support this ballot measure as permitted
pursuant to RCW 42.17.130.
NOW, THEREFORE; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council supports Proposition 1 and Proposition
2, coming before the voters at the February 14, 2012 election.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this � �day of � uuv , 2012.
CI AUBU
. J
PE ER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam, Ciry Clerk
APP OVED A8T0 FORM:
't�Daniel B. eid, City Attomey
Resolution No.4800
January 31, 2012
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