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DocuSign Envelope ID:89275C34-CD03-47ED-931 D-4C3C91318545A C1T Y �v RESOLUTION 3113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANACORTES, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1 FOR PUBLIC SAFETY STAFFING ON THE APRIL 25, 2023, SPECIAL ELECTION BALLOT. Whereas the City Council adopted Resolution 3103 on December 5, 2022, providing for a proposition on the April 25, 2023 special election ballot to authorize the City to levy regular property taxes in excess of the limitation in RCW Chapter 84.55 for public safety staffing; Whereas RCW 42.17A.555 provides that an elected legislative body may approve a resolution in support of a ballot proposition so long as (a) any required notice of the meeting includes the title and number of the ballot proposition, and (b) members of the legislative body or members of the public are afforded an approximately equal opportunity for the expression of an opposing view; Whereas the City of Anacortes has identified the need to add police officers and firefighter/medics to improve levels of service and response times to protect public health and safety; Whereas the number of needed police officers and firefighter/medics exceeds the City's ability to fund the positions using existing general revenue without substantial cuts to other important services; Whereas RCW 84.55.050(1) allows for a one-year permanent increase in property tax revenue above the 1% annual limit set in RCW Chapter 84.55 if such a levy increase is authorized by a ballot proposition approved by a majority of the voters in an election (a "levy lid lift"); Whereas the City Council has determined that it is essential and necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare, and in the best interest of the City and its residents to submit a one-year permanent levy lid lift proposition to the voters for their approval or rejection; Whereas the amount of the proposed levy lid lift has been calculated to support police by providing funding to add five additional police officers, which will bring police staffing into alignment with industry standards, thereby increasing the safety levels of both officers and citizens, and will reduce response times;