RES 17-727 - Supporting FWSD 210 Ballot Proposition (Facilities)RESOLUTION NO. 17 -727
A RESOLUTION of the City of Federal Way, Washington, supporting
Federal Way School District No. 210 Ballot Proposition No. 1, bonds to
construct new classrooms and replace and renovate aging and
deteriorating school facilities - $450,000,000.
WHEREAS, educational facilities within Federal Way School District No. 210, King County,
Washington (the "District ") are aging, deteriorating, and are in need of improvement; and
WHEREAS, safe, adequate, and efficient educational facilities are essential to foster a
successful educational environment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Federal Way has grown rapidly and the increased population within
the City, as well as surrounding areas, and the corresponding increase in school enrollment, has
exceeded the capacity of existing capital facilities owned by the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the District voted to place a ballot proposition before
the qualified electors of the District for the issuance of general obligation bonds in the principal
amount of four hundred and fifty million dollars ($450,000,000); and
WHEREAS, King County placed the proposition on the ballot titled as Federal Way School
District No. 210, Proposition No. 1, bonds to construct new classrooms and replace and renovate
aging and deteriorating school facilities - $450,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the bonds will be used to construct new classroom and replace and renovate
aging schools and facilities, which include Thomas Jefferson High School, Totem Middle School,
Illahee Middle School, Lake Grove Elementary School, Mirror Lake Elementary School, Olympic
View Elementary School, Star Lake Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School, Memorial
Stadium, and to repurpose the former Central Kitchen; and
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WHEREAS, the bond's project list also provides for the relocation of Mark Twain
Elementary School and major maintenance and security upgrades at all school locations; and
WHEREAS, capital improvements to the District's facilities represent an investment in the
City's youth; and
WHEREAS, a quality educational environment is a key element of making Federal Way a
great place to live and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided the required public notice regarding the consideration of a
position on the ballot proposition and has allowed equal time for expression of opposing views.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Federal Way supports Federal Way School District
Ballot Proposition No. 1.
Section 2. 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 3. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener /clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of
this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
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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 19 day of September, 2017.
ATTEST:
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY:
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ANIE COURTNEY, C, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. RYAN CALL, CITY ATTORNEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 09/15/2017
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 09/19/2017
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