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HomeMy WebLinkAbout 08/17/2021 06.E. Resolution setting the date of September 7, 2021 for a Public Hearing regarding modification of the Transportation Benefit District Project List 1 •� • i rr 11 i�O enc u nrry 1 BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 6.E. For Meeting of:August 17, 2021 ITEM TITLE: Resolution setting the date of September 7, 2021 for a Public Hearing regarding modification of the Transportation Benefit District Project List SUBMITTED BY: Scott Schafer, Public Works Director- (509) 576-6411 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: In 2017, the City Council formed a Transportation Benefit District (TBD)for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and funding transportation improvements within the City of Yakima. A project list was approved with City Council establishing a$20.00 vehicle fee to fund the approved projects. As priorities change, and the need arises to add additional projects to the project list, City Council has the authority to modify the project list in accordance with RCW 36.73.050. In order to modify the list, a public hearing must be held in which the public can provide input. ITEM BUDGETED: NA STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Trust and Accountability APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type D Resolution TBD Public Hearing 8/5/2021 2 RESOLUTION NO. R-2021- RESOLUTION setting the time and place for hearing on September 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the City of Yakima Council Chambers to hear from the public on amending transportation improvements to be exercised or funded on the Transportation Benefit District Project List. WHEREAS, on January 10, 2017, the City Council created the City of Yakima Transportation Benefit District (TBD) with boundaries coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Yakima, all in accordance with Chapter 36.73 RCW; and WHEREAS, on January 10, 2017, the City Council assumed the rights, powers, immunities, functions, and obligations of a transportation benefit district; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to modify the TBD project list; and WHEREAS, a public hearing must be held prior to modifying a project list; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: That said transportation improvements to be exercised or funded on a modified TBD project list shall be presented for hearing and determination on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Yakima, at Yakima City Hall, Yakima, Washington, or as soon thereafter as the same may be heard, and that notice of such hearing be given as approved by law. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17'h day of August, 2021. ATTEST: Patricia Byers, Mayor Sonya Clear Tee, City Clerk