HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
authorizing and directing (1) A Levy Lid Lift proposition to be placed on the
November 5, 2019 ballot; (2) Implementation of a new Code Compliance
Program; and (3) Implementation of a Traffic Safety Camera Program.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, after duly considering all
relevant evidence has determined that, due to substantial need of funding to maintain exiting public
safety and other important public services provided within the City's General Fund, there is a need
to increase General Fund revenue sources; and
WHEREAS, in order to provide for the foregoing, the City Council has determined that it
is in the best interest of the City and its residents to submit a Levy Lid Left proposition under RCW
84.55.050(1) to the voters for their approval or rejection; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the proposed Levy Lid Lift is to provide for the continued
provision of public safety and other governmental services and fund the startup of a Code
Compliance Process; and
WHEREAS, the purposes of a Code Compliance Process are to ensure the health and safety
of the public, to protect property values, and to continue implementation of community vision; and
WHEREAS, the City can expect the increased enforcement of our code will result in an
increase of the collection of fines and fees, to be deposited in the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, implementation of a Camera Traffic Safety Control Program will act as a
traffic enforcement "force multiplier" for law enforcement, improve driver behavior, safety and
compliance with speed limits and red lights; and
WHEREAS, a Camera Traffic Safety Control Program has the potential to generate enough
revenue to be placed in the General Fund to fund additional Police Department staff.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles
Washington;
Section 1. Levy Lid Lift. That the City Attorney is authorized and directed to carry
out all the actions recommended in the presentation made to Council on this day to prepare and
submit to the voters, at the November 5, 2019, election, a ballot proposition for a Levy Lid Lift;
and
Section 2. Code Compliance Program. That the City Manager is authorized and
directed to carry out all the actions recommended in the presentation made to Council on this day
to prepare and implement a new Code Compliance Program; and
Section 3. Camera Traffic Safety Control Program. That the Chief of the Port Angeles
Police Department is authorized and directed to carry out all the actions recommended in the
presentation made to Council on this day to prepare and implement a Traffic Safety Camera
Program.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council on the 191" day of March, 2019.
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APOVED AS TO FORM
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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Sissi Bruch, Mayor