HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 404CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 404
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MEDINA DECLARING THE
INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT LEGISLATION TO
AUTHORIZE A SALES AND USE TAX FOR AFFORDABLE AND
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSTITUTE
HOUSE BILL 1406 (CHAPTER 338, Laws of 2019), AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, in the 2019 Regular Session, the Washington State Legislature approved, and the
Governor signed, Substitute House Bill 1406 (Chapter 338, Laws of 2019) ("SHB 1406"); and
WHEREAS, SHB 1406 authorizes the governing body of a city or county to impose a local sales
and use tax for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing or facilities
providing supportive housing, [and] for the operations and maintenance costs of affordable or
supportive housing, for cities of 100,000 or less: or, if eligible, for providing rental assistance to
tenants; and
WHEREAS, the tax will be credited against state sales taxes collected within the City and,
therefore, will not result in higher sales and use taxes within the City and will represent an
additional source of funding to address housing needs in the City; and
WHEREAS, the tax must be used to assist persons whose income is at or below sixty percent of
the City median income; and
WHEREAS, the City has supported the funding of affordable housing in this area through
participation in ARCH projects with other local governments, and has determined that imposing
the sales and use tax to address this need for affordable housing will benefit its citizens; and
WHEREAS, in order for a city or county to impose the tax, within six months of the effective date
of SHB 1406, or January 28, 2020, the governing body must adopt a resolution of intent to
authorize the maximum capacity of the tax, and within twelve months of the effective date of SHB
1406, or July 28, 2020, must adopt legislation to authorize the maximum capacity of the tax; and
WHEREAS, this resolution constitutes the resolution of intent required by SHB 1406; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to declare its intent to impose a local sales and use tax
as authorized by SHB 1406 as set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Resolution of Intent. The City Council declares its intent to adopt legislation
to authorize the maximum capacity of the sales and use tax authorized by SHB 1406 within one
year of the effective date of SHB 1406, or by July 28, 2020.
Section 2. Further Authority: Ratification. All City officials, their agents, and
representatives are hereby authorized and directed to undertake all action necessary or desirable
from time to time to carry out the terms of, and complete the actions contemplated by, this
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resolution. All acts taken pursuant to the authority of this resoâ–ºution but prior to its effective date
are hereby ratified.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
Passed by majority vote of the Medina City Council in open meeting this 91h day of
September 2019.
CynthidAdkins, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Sci& M. Missall, City Attorney Aimee Kellerman, City Clerk
Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
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