Res 07-507
RESOLUTION NO. 07-507
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, SETTING AN ELECTION
DATE OF FEBRUARY 19, 2008, REGARDING THE CHANGE
OF GOVERNMENT AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY
PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE A LOCAL VOTERS
PAMPHLET.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Federal Way, Washington, received notice on
September 28, 2007, from King County Elections that the number of valid signatures on the
petition to change the form of government was sufficient; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.02.060 the election must occur no earlier than ninety days
nor later than one-hundred and eighty days after King County notifies the City that the signatures
are sufficient; and
WHEREAS, special election dates that may fit within the statutory time frame are February
19,2008, and March 11,2008; and
WHEREAS, the election costs born by the City will be reduced proportionately if the election
regarding the change of government is held on February 19, 2008, because another issue will
also be placed on the ballot - the presidential primary election; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens to select a
special election date regarding the change of government when the election costs can be shared
by other entities; and
Now THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY HEREBY RESOL YES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Election. The City Council hereby requests the King County Council set an
election date of February 19, 2008, for an election to be held pursuant to Chapter 35A.02 RCW
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to submit to the voters of the aforesaid territory the proposal regarding the change of
government.
Section 2. Local Voter's Pamphlet. The City Council further requests King County
Elections publish and distribute a Local Voters Pamphlet for this issue.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this 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, ofthe 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 TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, this I~fl-
day of OCTOBER 2007.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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" Mayor, Michael"
ay, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney, Patricia A. Richardson
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 10/12/07
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/16/07
RESOLUTION No: 07-507
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