HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4107CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 4107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, STATING THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT
FOR KING COUNTY PROPOSITION NO.l, THE VETERANS AND HUMAN SERVICES
LEVY.
WHEREAS, on August 16, 2011, voters in King County will decide whether or not to
approve King County Proposition No. 1, to renew and replace an expiring levy providing funding
for regional veterans, for health and human services; and
WHEREAS, in November 2005, a veterans and human services levy passed with nearly fifty-
eight percent approval, generating much needed funding to help veterans, military personnel and
their families and other individuals and families in need across the county through a variety of
regional health and human services; and
WHEREAS, the veterans and human services levy has generated an average of $14.6
million per year, with one-half of these revenues dedicated exclusively for veterans and their
families and one-half dedicated to other King County residents in need of health and human
services. This levy expires December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, all activities supported by the levy advance one or more of three overarching
policy goals: 1. Reducing homelessness, 2. Reducing emergency medical and criminal justice
involvement, or 3. Increasing self-sufficiency for veterans, military personnel, their families and
other individuals in need; and
WHEREAS, since 2006, activities supported by the veterans and human services levy met
these policy goals through a broad array of services and programs; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 4107
WHEREAS, the need for veterans and human services remains high, with approximately
one hundred thirty-nine thousand veterans living in King County, representing over twenty
percent of the state's veterans; and
WHEREAS, King County continues to have a large homeless population, estimated to be as
many as eight thousand five hundred on any given night; and
WHEREAS, the current recession continues to challenge individuals and families
throughout the region, as high unemployment and foreclosure rates increase the need for housing
and supportive health and human services; and
WHEREAS, state and local resources continue to be strained, challenging the ability to
meet the demand for services; and
WHEREAS, given the positive outcomes of the veterans and human services levy on the
lives of veterans, military personnel, their families and other individuals and families in need, and
the projected need for sustained veterans and human services funding in the future, it is
appropriate to ask the voters to renew and replace the expiring veterans and human services levy;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to show its support for King County Proposition No. 1,
authorizing King County to levy an additional property tax of five cents per one-thousand dollars of
assessed valuation for collection in 2012 and annual increases by the percentage increase in the
consumer price index or one percent, whichever is greater, with a maximum increase of three
percent, for the five succeeding years; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 4107
SECTION 1. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City Council hereby supports King County Proposition No. 1, providing
funding for regional veterans, health and human services.
SECTION III. The City Council hereby urges Renton voters to support King County
Proposition No. 1, the veterans and human services levy, to ensure continued programs and
services to benefit our community and our quality of life.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day of August , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 1st day of August , 2011.
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Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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