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HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1988-0361 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 I 31 32 PARKSLEV.886 INTRODUCED BY: Consent PROPOSED BY: Park Board DATE: July 7, 1988 RESOLUTION NO. 88 -36 A RESOLUTION IN THE MATTER OF SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS, A PROPOSAL TO AUTHORIZE A ONE YEAR EXCESS LEVY FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS FOR FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE WHATCOM COUNTY PARR AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Park and Recreation Board has identified a comprehensive list of repair and maintenance requirements for the County's existing parks and recreation facilities and equipment; and, (WHEREAS, the ongoing year -to -year financial support for parks and recreation has not been adequate to fully address the repair and maintenance needs of the existing equipment and facilities; and, WHEREAS, the County has an obligation to adequately maintain its existing facilities and replace equipment when necessary; and, WHEREAS, RCW 84.52.052 authorizes the County to exceed existing property tax levy limits when approved by the electors; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council shall present to the Auditor's Office a proposition to be placed on the ballot for the election to be held on the 20th of September, 1988; and said proposition shall state as follows: PARK AND SENIOR CENTER REPAIR REPLACEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT LEVY Shall Whatcom County impose a one -time, one year excess property tax levy in 1989, for repair, replacement, improvements and maintenance of existing facilities and equipment for parks, recreation equipment and senior centers in the amount of $2,500,000 for an approximate levy rate of $.625 per $1,000 assessed value (based upon 100% of true and fair value) as specified in Resolution # 88 -36? IRESOLUTION - 1 YES NO V 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 PASSED this 21st day of July , 1988. WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON ATTEST: X�lllwxll_ ��� RAMONA REEVES CLERK OF THE COUNCIL APP AS TO FORM: R 97.70IRMI CIVIL DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY RESOLUTION - 2. WILLIAM-P. ROEHL, CHAIRMAN