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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/2013 15 Vehicle License Registration Fee Ballot Measure Withdrawal o r V--(117011WHN 1� Lyf � Y , • � ' n4 !^ice - BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. For Meeting of: February 5, 2013 ITEM TITLE: Resolution of the Transportation Benefit District Board withdrawing ballot proposition TBD -R -1 from the Yakima County Auditor to allow for further consideration of the proposition and for possible re- submittal on a future Yakima election ballot. SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Cutter, City Attorney CONTACT Jeff Cutter, City Attorney /575 -6030 PERSON/TELEPHONE: SUMMARY EXPLANATION: • On February 7, 2012, by Ordinance 2012 -08, the City Council established the Yakima Transportation Benefit District (TBD) to identify specific road infrastructure improvements needed within the established District. On December 11, 2012 the TBD Board approved Resolution TBD -R -1, authorizing the Yakima County Auditor to conduct a special election on April 23, 2013 for voter consideration of a vehicle license registration fee for infrastructure restoration and construction. On January 22, 2013 the TBD Board decided that more time is needed to consider the ballot proposition and to withdraw the proposed ballot proposition from voter consideration on the April 23, 2013 ballot. The attached resolution directs the City Clerk to withdraw the ballot proposition from the Yakima County Auditor, thus terminating the special election on the measure on the April 23, 2013 special election date. Resolution X Ordinance Other (specify) Contract: Mail to: Contract Term: Amount: Expiration Date: Insurance Required? No Funding Source: Phone: APPROVED FOR - City Manager SUBMITTAL: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached resolution per TBD direction. 0 BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Click to download ❑ TBD - Withdrawing License Tab Fee Ballot Measure -2 -2013 • • RESOLUTION NO R- 2013 -TBD -3 A RESOLUTION of the City of Yakima Transportation Benefit District Board concerning a voter - approved vehicle license registration fee to pay for road infrastructure needs; withdrawing the previously submitted ballot measure regarding road infrastructure funding through a vehicle license registration fee from the April 23, 2013 special election date, and requesting that the Yakima County Auditor return the previously submitted ballot measure to the Yakima City Clerk. WHEREAS, on February 7, 2012, the City of Yakima passed Ordinance No 2012 -08 establishing the City of Yakima Transportation Benefit District (TBD), and WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) authorizes the TBD to levy and impose various taxes and fees to generate revenues to support road infrastructure improvements that are defined in the TBD project list; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2012 the TBD Board approved Resolution TBD -R -1 proposing an annual thirty- dollar vehicle license registration fee, pursuant to RCW 82.80 140 and RCW 36 73.065, to be imposed with approval of a majority of voters in the district at an April 23, 2013 special election, and WHEREAS, at a January 22, 2013 study session the TBD Board decided that more time is required for TBD consideration of the ballot proposition for possible resubmittal of the proposition proposing a vehicle license registration fee on a future municipal election date, Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT The Yakima Transportation Benefit District Board directs the Yakima City Clerk to withdraw TBD Resolution TBD -R -1 from the Yakima County Auditor and request that the Auditor return said Resolution to the Yakima City Clerk with the specific intent to cancel the proposed ballot measure from public voter consideration on the April 23, 2013 Yakima Special Election. ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF YAKIMA TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT this 5 day of February, 2013 Micah Cawley, Chair ATTEST City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jeff Cutter, City Attorney