Res 06-485
RESOLUTION NO. 06-485
A RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, APPOINTING A
COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT OF THE UTILITY TAX BALLOT
PROPOSITION TO WRITE AN ARGUMENT IN THE KING
COUNTY VOTERS' PAMPHLET.
WHEREAS, there is substantial desire in the community to see increased police presence;.
quicker police responses; expedited code enforcement actions; and improved security to keep our
parks free of vandals and graffiti; and
WHEREAS, an enhanced level of police service is essential in keeping the City of Federal
Way (the "City") a safe and livable community; and
WHEREAS, police services and community safety is a prerequisite to a vibrant economy;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is in the best interest ofthe residents and businesses of
the City to enhance police and community safety services by adding eighteen police officers (8 patrol
officers, 2 patrol lieutenants, 4 traffic officers, 4 detectives); I Police records clerk; 0.5 Judge (for a
total of 2 full time judges), 1.5 prosecutors, I court clerk, jail and public defender resources
necessary to support those additional police officers; I code compliance officer and 0.5 attorney for
code enforcement; one park maintenance worker and contracted security services; and necessary
operating supplies, equipment, vehicles, internal support staff; for a total estimated cost of $2.46
million; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council enacted Ordinance No. 341 in a City Council meeting on
September 19,2006, authorizing the City Clerk to certify a ballot proposition for additional utility
tax to King County Elections for the general election on November 7, 2006; and
WHEREAS, RCW 29A.32.280 requires the City Council formally appoint a Committee of
not more than three individuals to write an argument in support ofthe proposed ballot proposition for
the Voters' Pamphlet; and
WHEREAS, the. Federal Way Mirror published the City's notice soliciting individuals
willing to serve on the Committee on Wednesday, September 13, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the following individuals have indicated their willingness to serve on the
Committee to write an argument in support of the utility tax ballot proposition:
Dini Duclos, resident of Federal Way
Chuck Duffy, resident of Federal Way
Bill Drake, resident of Federal Way
Susan Wolf, not a resident of Federal Way
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Supporting Committee Appointment. The City Council appoints to the following
listed individuals to serve on the Committee to write the argument in support ofthe utility tax ballot
proposition:
I. Dini Duclos
2. Chuck Duffy
3. Bill Drake
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Section 2. Certify Committee. The City Clerk is hereby directed to submit this resolution to
King County Elections no later than September 22, 2006.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase ofthis resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of
this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the
Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this ~ day of ~-€J~ ,2006.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
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