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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.N.
For Meeting of: June 7, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing the Yakima County Commissioners to place the Emergency Medical Services Levy on the ballot for a county-wide vote
SUBMITTED BY:Aaron Markham, Fire Chief
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

Yakima County has imposed an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy for the past 32 years at the rate of $0.25 per one-thousand dollars of the assessed value of property. The recommendation of the EMS Administration Board, as supported by the Yakima County Fire Commissioner's Association and the Yakima County Fire Chiefs, is to recommend approval of the placement of an EMS Levy on the ballot at the current rate for a period of six years. 

 

This resolution is required as per RCW 84.52.069(4) for general purpose levies. 

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution5/12/2022Cover Memo