Title
Consideration of a Resolution Expressing City Council Support for the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the Special Election on April 25, 2023, Following a Public Hearing to Afford Persons an Approximately Equal Opportunity to Express Their Views In Support Or Opposition To the Ballot Measure
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to accept testimony from everyone who wishes to speak for or against the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the Special Election on April 25, 2023, during a public hearing prior to considering action upon the Resolution.
Motion if Council wishes support the Levy: I Move to Adopt the Resolution Expressing City Council Support for the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the Special Election on April 25, 2023.
No action is needed if Council does not wish to adopt the Resolution.
Report
Issue:
Whether the City Council will adopt the Resolution expressing City Council support for the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the Special Election on April 25, 2023.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, City Manager, 360.753.8447
Presenter(s):
Jay Burney, City Manager
Background and Analysis:
The City Council will consider whether to adopt a Resolution expressing its collective support for the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1 at the Special Election on April 25, 2023.
Pursuant to RCW 42.17A.555, any action taken by the Council to express its collective support or opposition to a ballot proposition must be done following a public hearing to afford the public an approximately equal opportunity for expression of support or opposition to the ballot measure prior to Council action on a Resolution.
Climate Analysis:
The statutory requirements of RCW 42.17A.555 do not have a climate impact. Before the Council may pass a Resolution expressing its collectiv...
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