Resolution 1195RESOLUTION NO. 1195
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS,WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING SB 5143/1-113 1318.
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds relies on funds provided by the voters in an
Emergency Medical Services levy; and
WHEREAS, the levy, once approved by voters, deteriorates in funding each year
following the voter approval as inflation outpaces the 101 % allowed annual increase of the levy;
and
WHEREAS, this bill addresses the problem of deteriorating levy funds over time
by allowing voter approved EMS levies to increase at a rate up to 106% per year; and
WHEREAS, this bill is supported by the Snohomish County Fire Chiefs
Association and the Washington State Fire Chiefs Association; and
WHEREAS, the Council finds the passage of this bill is in the best interest of the
citizens of Edmonds and the financial sustainability of services provided by the City of
Edmonds, including EMS and fire services,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Edmonds declares its support for SB 5143 and HB 1318 and directs staff to communicate this
support to our legislators, as well as to the sponsors of these important bills.
RESOLVED this 17th day of February, 2009.
APPROVED:
MA OR, Y PIAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 02/13/2009
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 02/17/2009
RESOLUTION NO. 1195