RES 2001-55 SUPPORT OF PROP.1 ON NOV 6, 2001 BALLOT REGARDING 911 FACILITYRESOLUTION NO. 2001-55
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island, Washington, supporting
Proposition No.1, on the November 6, 2001 General Election ballot in Kitsap
County; providing for a five year tax lid -lift that will allow replacement of our
present countywide 911 facility, including replacement of systems that are
functionally obsolete; and, construction of an expanded facility to support the
mission of the 911 program.
WHEREAS, it is essential that Bainbridge Island 911 emergency
communications be reliable during significant events such as earthquakes, terrorism,
fires or other natural disasters, and;
WHEREAS, reliable emergency communications are absolutely essential for the
coordination between Bainbridge Island agencies and countywide fire, medical and law
enforcement agencies, and
WHEREAS, the Bainbridge Island City Council believes that the present 911
Center is housed in an undersized facility that is at high risk of extensive structural
failure and possible collapse during an earthquake, and;
WHEREAS, the Bainbridge Island City Council recognizes that the present 911
countywide system cannot accommodate the requirements stemming from continuing
growth of emergency communication needs by all countywide essential agencies,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bainbridge Island City
Council hereby acknowledges our support and commitment to passage of Proposition
No. 1 on the November 6, 2001 General Election ballot, providing for a lid -lift increase in
the regular property tax levy of 16 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation for five years
to fund the $10.5 million needed for the design, engineering and construction of an
adequate, safe and secure 911 Center.
PASSED by the City Council this 10th day of October, 2001.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 11 th day of October, 2001.
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DWIGHT SUTTON, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
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SUSAN P. KASPER, City Clerk
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: October 10, 2001
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: October 10, 2001
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-55