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RESOLUTION NO. 4093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, WAIVING THE
ADMISSIONS TAX FOR THE SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
WHEREAS, the Seattle International Film Festival ("SIFF") is a nationally recognized film
festival; and
WHEREAS, Renton has the opportunity to become one of the areas within the Seattle
metropolitan area hosting SIFF; and
WHEREAS, SIFF in Renton will provide the City with significant visibility; and
WHEREAS, SIFF in Renton will attract a large volume of film-goers that will be
introduced to the significant benefits of Renton and that will patronize local businesses and
restaurants; and
WHEREAS, the SIFF ticketing policy has been developed in other communities that host
SIFF events; and
WHEREAS, Renton's admissions tax is not taken into account in the SIFF ticketing; and
WHEREAS, it is in the general and economic benefit of the City to waive the admissions
tax for SIFF in Renton;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The admissions tax for SIFF in Renton is hereby waived for the year 2011.
RESOLUTION NO. 4093
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of May _, 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 9th day of May _, 2011.
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Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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