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COORDINATING COUNCIL
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A Resolution of the City Council of Bmmcrton, Washington,
endorsing th~ Kitsap 2002 Countywid~ L~gislatiYe Agenda
d~wlop~d by th~ Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council
WHEREAS, the jurisdiotions throughout Kitsap County r~¢ognize that sp~aking with one voi¢¢ to the
Washington Stal~ Lcgislamr~ is the most ¢ff~otiw way to accomplish common legislative goals;
WHEREAS, thC Kitsap R~gional Coordinating Council (KRCC) developed a cons=nsus Countywid~
Legislative Agenda for th~ 2002 Washington Stat~ L~gislatiw Session, tt~rough a series o£written
surveys of elected and appointed officials, joint meetings of the KRCC Policy Board and Cities' elected
and appointed officials, and monthly meetings of the KRCC Policy Board;
WHEREAS, the 2002 Countywide Legislative Agenda as attached hereto and incorporated by reference
herein has been identified by City and County elected officials as addressing the most important issues
of common concern to the Kitsap Cities and County for this legislative session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton as follows:
I) The 2002 Countywide Legislative Agenda developed by the Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council is hereby endorsed and represents the official position of the City of Bremerton.
2) The Wlikqhington State Legislature is urged to accomplish the above 2002 Countywide
Legislative Agenda during its 2002 Legislative session.
3) The Mayor of Bremerton is hereby directed to sign multi-jurisdictional statements to this effect
as part of materials prepared by the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council to petition the
Washington State Legislature for the recommended actions.
PASSED, by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this/~aS~ day of December 2001.
il President
ATTEST:
KATI-ILEEN McCLUSKEY, City Clerk
MARY McCLURE~ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
26406 SOUTH KINGSTON ROAD, KINGSTON WA 98346 (360) 377-4900 FAX: (360) 297-7762
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COORDINATING COUNCIL
2002 Legislative Issues
Transportation:
Stable ferry funding --> ~- Current funding ends in 2002.
Tacoma Narrows Bridge --> ~- Outlook unlmown today.
Passenger Only Ferry Program ~ ~'No state $ in 2002; legislative fixes for
local initiatives.
Option for Kitsap "in" Regional Legislation --> (- Need state tax package first.
New funding must be balanced -~ (-- Highway + transit/ferries
Toll Parity --> (- Long-term policy shift.
Olympic College Poulsbo Campus Funding is currently secure.
Construction Funding During session, track and monitor.
Water:
Growing Commurfities (includes conservation) Partners: Governor, WWUC,
Infrastructure & Storage Facilities AWC, WSAC, KPUD.
Relinquishment Doctrine ~- As specific wording is proposed, evaluate
In-stream Flows city/county/purveyors perspective.
Partners: PUD's
}Yholesaling telecom services --> ~- Defend against changes to existing
Public Utilities & Port Districts legislation. (SB 6675)
Authority for voter-approved sales tax --> ~- Partners: State Fire Chiefs &
for emergency commurfications Commissioners, WA Assoc of Sheriffs &
Police Chiefs; Kitsap CENCOM Board/DEM
Growth Management Act --> ~- Partners: Governor, AWC, WSAC.
Extend deadline for development regs update
Unfunded Mandates e.g. Budget deficits for State in 2002
ESA, Criminal Justice ~ = Little hope of new funding.
* Develop list of"onerous mandates."
Restore funding for Public Health -->
~- No change expected to new legislation.
Tax Increment Financing --> * Participate with AWC & Association of
Realtors to evaluate other infrastructure
financing mechanisms (RB:I, LID)