HomeMy WebLinkAbout1412RESOLUTION NO. J'-fl~
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, supporting
Referendum 43, relating to funding for
violence reduction and drug enforcement
programs under the 1989 Omnibus Alcohol and
Controlled Substance Act.
WHEREAS, the 1989 Omnibus Alcohol and Controlled
Substance Act ("Omnibus Act") provides critical resources for
addressing the broad range of drug-related problems that plague
our state, particularly crime, violence and joblessness; and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Act incorporates a comprehensive,
long-term approach to treat and prevent chemical dependency and
supports programs that include drug and alcohol treatment, law
enforcement, education, social services and criminal justice
assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Act provides cities with direct
funds for initiatives such as DARE and other substance abuse
programs; and
WHEREAS, the sunset clause for the original taxes was
removed and funding was reauthorized in ESSHB 2319, the Violence
Reduction Act passed by the 1994 Legislature.
WHEREAS, certain tax portions of the Violence Reduction
Act expire on July 1, 1995.
WHEREAS, passage of Referendum 43 would extend taxes on
sales of cigarettes, liquor and pop syrup to fund violence
reduction and drug enforcement programs under the Omnibus Act.
WHEREAS, failure to pass Referendum 43 will mean the
loss of important services and severely impact our ability to
deal with the issues of drug and alcohol abuse, and related
problems such as crime, youth violence and family dysfunction;
and
WHEREAS, enhanced penalties in the 1994 Violence
Reduction Act will be null and void without this funding, as
specifically stated in the legislation; and
WHEREAS, new funds would expand and support service
restructuring, community networks, and provide much needed
additional funding for community priorities in combating youth
violence; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The Kent City Council supports the passage
of Referendum 43 extending taxes on sales of cigarettes, liquor
and pop syrup to fund violence reduction and drug enforcement
programs under the 1989 Omnibus Alcohol and Controlled Substance
Act.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this /f day of ({)~, 1994.
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Conc~red in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this
day of a/~ , 1994.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TY ATTORNEY
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of Resolution No. /Lf/~ , passed by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, the /[ day of {[)~, 1994.
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