HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2928 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2928
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
SUPPORTING THE MAYOR IN HIS POSITION URGING THE
LEGISLATURE TO PROTECT THE MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX
PORTION DEDICATED FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE FUNDING.
WHEREAS, the state of Washington has previously set aside a
portion of the motor vehicle excise tax for criminal justice
funding; and
WHEREAS, there have been proposals to eliminate the use of the
motor vehicle excise tax for criminal justice funding; and
WHEREAS, such funding is critical to the efficient operation
of the Renton Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Earl Clymer, as Mayor of the City of
Renton, is planning to contact the legislature to urge the
legislature not to change the use of the motor vehicle excise tax
dedicated for criminal justice funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I . The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects .
SECTION II. The City Council of the City of Renton supports
the Mayor in his efforts in urging the legislature not to change
the use of the portion of the motor vehicle excise tax which is
dedicated for criminal justice funding.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2928
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 12th day of October
1992 .
Marily J. Petersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 12th day of October ,
1992 .
CLN K
Earl Clymer, May
Approved to form:
Lawrence J. Warr n, City Attorney
RES.239 : 10/8/92