Title
Consideration of a Resolution Expressing City Council Support for the Olympia School District No. 111 - Proposition No. 1 - Technology and Capital Projects Levy
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Accept testimony from everyone who wishes to speak for or against the Levy.
Motion if Council wishes support the Levy: Move to Adopt the Resolution Expressing City Council Support for the Olympia School District No. 111 Proposition No. 1 - Technology and Capital Projects Levy
No action is needed if Council does not wish to adopt the Resolution.
Report
Issue:
Shall the City Council adopt the attached Resolution?
Staff Contact:
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager, 360.753.8361
Background and Analysis:
At Council's January 7, 2014 meeting, Mr. Robert Marra asked City Council to adopt a Resolution expressing support for the Olympia School District No. 11 - Proposition No. 1 - Technology and Capital Projects Levy. Council agreed to schedule a Resolution for public comment and Council consideration at a future date. On January 14, Council agreed to schedule the Resolution and comment for the Tuesday, January 21, 2014 Olympia City Council business meeting.
Per State law, any action taken by the Council to support or oppose a ballot proposition must be done at an open public meeting with an opportunity for anyone to comment prior to Council action.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution as presented.
2. Amend, then take action to approve the Resolution as amended.
3. Do not take any action.