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Home My WebLink AboutR-2013-TBD-3 Vehicle License Registration Fee Ballot Measure WithdrawalRESOLUTION 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 5th day of February, 2013. i1 24aiz Micah Cawley, C air A-TNT CT .. AD A" Y Sonya Car ee, City Clerk g f` "♦ fv f APPROVED AS TO FORM. ' TON Jeff C ity Attorney "I • �11 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 SUBMITTAL: - City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached resolution per TBD direction. BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Click to download ❑ TBD - Withdrawing License Tab Fee Ballot Measure -2 -2013 • • OFFICE OF THE CITE' CLERK 129 North Second Street Yakima, Washington 98901 -2613 Phone (509) 576 -6652 0 Fax (509) 576 -6614 February 6, 2013 Ms Corky Mattingly Yakima County Auditor 128 North Second Street Yakima, WA 98901 Dear Ms Mattingly, RECE�WE[D FEB -12013 Yakima County Election Division HAND DELIVERED On February 5, 2013, the Yakima City Council adopted Resolution No R- 2013 -3, withdrawing ballot proposition Resolution No TBD -R -1, which requested submission of a proposition to the voters of the City of Yakima on the municipal election to be held April 23, 2013 Attached is the resolution withdrawing this proposition from said election and requesting the Yakima County Auditor to return the previously submitted ballot measure to the Yakima City Clerk. Please contact me if you have questions. c ely, "� Sonya Claar libt City Clerk C City Attorney Attachment Yakima bdftd mud ,QQd } nECEoWE� FEB 12013 RESOLUTION NO. R- 2013 -TBD -3 Yakima County Election Division 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 5th day of February, 2013. I Micah Caw'- %/ Chair s ATTEST- City qerk � APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jeffpwl City Attorney P. CO Yakima County Auditor - Elections Division l 128 N 2nd St Rm 117, Yakima WA 98901 509.574.1340 r w;G4L PO Box 12570; Yakima WA 98909 1.800.833.0569 February 7, 2013 Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk City of Yakima 129 North Second Street Yakima WA 98901 Sonya: ivote@co.yakima.wa.us www yakimacounty.us /vote As requested in City of Yakima Resolution R- 2013 - TBD -3, attached is Resolution TBD -R -1. Any and all City of Yakima resolutions calling for a special election on April 23, 2013 are considered to be withdrawn. Sincerely, Kathy A Fi her Elections Manager