HomeMy WebLinkAbout74-19 - Ord. Declaring Intent to Adopt Legislation for Sales and Use Tax Affordable and Supportive Housing Ordinance No. �`} 19
An ordinance declaring the county board of commissioners of Mason County
to adopt legislation to authorize a sales and use tag for affordable and
supportive housing in accordance with substitute house bill 1406 (chapter 338,
laws of 2019), and other matters related thereto.
WHEREAS, in the 2019 Regular Session, the Washington State Legislature approved,
and the Governor signed, Substitute House Bill 1406 (Chapter 338, Laws of 2019) ("SHB
1406"); and
WHEREAS, SHB 1406 authorizes the governing body of a city or county to impose a
local sales and use tax for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing or
facilities providing supportive housing, the operations and maintenance costs of affordable or
supportive housing, and for providing rental assistance to tenants; and
WHEREAS, the tax will be credited against state sales taxes collected within the Mason
County and, therefore, will not result in higher sales and use taxes within the Mason County and
will represent an additional source of funding to address housing needs in the Mason County;
and
WHEREAS, the tax must be used to assist persons whose income is at or below sixty
percent of the Mason County median income; and
WHEREAS, Mason County has identified the need for affordable housing preservation
and new construction and has determined that imposing the sales and use tax to address this need
will benefit its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mason County Board of County Commissioners signed an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Shelton for the purposes of declaring a joint effort to increase
affordable housing option and end homelessness in Mason County. A City Council person is a
member of the Housing and Behavorial Health Advisory Board that makes recommendations on
the use of public funds for these purposes; and
WHEREAS, in order for a city or county to impose the tax, within six months of the
effective date of SHB 1406, or January 28, 2020, the governing body must adopt a resolution of
intent to authorize the maximum capacity of the tax, and within twelve months of the effective
date of SHB 1406, or July 28, 2020, must adopt legislation to authorize the maximum capacity of
the tax; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance constitutes the resolution of intent required by SHB 1406;
and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners now desires to declare its intent to
impose a local sales and use tax as authorized by SHB 1406 as set forth herein;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF MASON COUNTY AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Resolution of Intent. The Mason County Board of Commissioners declares
its intent to adopt legislation to authorize the maximum capacity of the sales and use tax
authorized by SHB 1406 within one year of the effective date of SHB 1406, or by July 28, 2020.
Section 2. Further Authority; Ratification. All Mason County officials, their agents,
and representatives are hereby authorized and directed to undertake all action necessary or
desirable from time to time to carry out the terms of, and complete the actions contemplated by,
this resolution. All acts taken pursuant to the authority of this ordinance but prior to its effective
date are hereby ratified.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
Passed by majority vote of theT`�OW.1 in open meeting this 12� day of
2019.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASONCOUN WASHINGTON
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Me�is� wry, Cler �6f the Board
Kevin Sltllly, hair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___-� Sharon Tra , Commissioner
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA
Rarhy Neatherlin,kommissioner
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