HomeMy WebLinkAbout4187AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section
2.54.030 of the Kent City Code, to make
housekeeping changes regarding the appointment
and terms of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
members.
RECITALS
A. The number of members of the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee was recently increased from seven members to nine, through
passage of Ordinance No. 4176, on December 8, 2015.
B. In order to alleviate confusion concerning the terms of the
two additional members, and to remain consistent with state law, minor
changes to the Kent City Code are required.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
ORDINANCE
SECTION 1. -Amendment. Section 2.54.030 of the Kent City Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 2.54.030 Terms.
A. All members appointed pursuant to KCC 2.54.020 shall serve three-
year terms. The initial appeintment shall be staggeFed with three
term, three yeaF teFng. All current
members of the committee as of December 30 2015 shall continue to
retain their staggered three-year terms, as shall their successor
appointees, pursuant to Ordinance No. 3417. The two additional members
appointed by the city council, as authorized by Ordinance No. 4176, shall
serve three-year terms each. Organizations representing businesses
required to collect tax under Chapter 67.28 RCW and organizations
involved in activities authorized to be funded by revenue received under
said tax as well as local agencies involved in tourism and promotion may
submit recommendations for membership on the committee.
B. Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817(1), as amended, the city council shall
review the membership of the lodging tax advisory committee at least
once annually,
and
shall
make
changes
as
appropriate.
SECTION
2.
- Retroactivity.
This
ordinance
shall be effective and
apply retroactively to all appointments and re -appointments to the lodging
tax advisory committee made by the city council on or after January 7,
2016.
SECTION 3. -Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the vaty of the remaining portion of this
ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
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SECTION 4. - Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the city attorney, the city clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the
correction of clerical errors; ordinance, section, or subsection numbering;
or references to other local, state, or federal laws, codes, rules, or
regulations.
SECTION 5. -Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force 30 days from and after its
ATTEST:
ONALD F.,�'IOORF6; CITY CL
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OKE, MAYOR
APPROVED: Ab day of2016.
PUBLISHED: day of 12,±2L , 2016.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved
by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereo
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CITY LERK
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