HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-19RESOLUTION NO. 15- I q
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, declaring its intent authorized by HB 1406: (1) to
request a credit for 0.0146 percent sales tax; and (2) to impose a
qualifying local sales tax of 0.1 percent pursuant to RCW 82.14.530,
both for affordable and supportive housing.
WHEREAS, the State of Washington has passed legislation (HB 1406) allowing cities
to implement a local sales tax increase in support of affordable or supportive housing; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles is experiencing a shortage of affordable housing;
and
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WHEREAS, many people are paying more than 50 or 60 percent of income on rent;
WHEREAS, in Port Angeles people are living in places not meant to be housing, such
as cars, or streets, and others are on the verge of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the revenue generated by the provisions authorized by HB 1406 provides
support for people who need it most; and
WHEREAS, the 0.0146 percent sales tax is not a tax increase but is a credit back to
the City taken from the state's portion of sales tax, and
WHEREAS, the funds derived from a 0.1 percent increase in the sales tax is paid by
residents and non-residents alike.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles as follows:
The Port Angeles City Council does hereby declare its intent to exercise its authority
authorized by HB 1406: (1) to request a credit for 0.0146 percent sales tax; and (2) to impose
a qualifying local tax of 0.1 percent sales tax pursuant to RCW 82.14.530, both for affordable
and supportive housing.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 16th day of July, 2019.
ATTEST:
Kari Martinez -Bailey, C6 Cle
APPR VED AS TO FOR/M:
William E. Bloor, City Attorney
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Sissi Bruch, Mayor