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CITY OF
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO.14QJ-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON SUPPORTING THE ENHANCED 9-1-1
REFERENDUM.
WHEREAS,Enhanced 9-1-1 is an emergency
communication system wherein the caller can readily access
law enforcement,fire,and medical assistance;and
WHEREAS,The "enhanced"feature is an immediate
display of the caller's location,which enables response
even if the caller is unable to speak after dialing 9-1-1;
and
WHEREAS,Finding that a statewide emergency
communication network of Enhanced 9-1-1 service would serve
to further the safety,health,and welfare of the state's
citizens,the Washington State Legislature passed
legislation in 1991 requiring each county,singly or
jointly,to establish Enhanced 9-1-1 service by 1998;and
WHEREAS,Existing authorization to levy a local
telephone tax for 9-1-1 service,regular or enhanced,is not
sufficient to provide this service in rural areas;and
WHEREAS,The Legislature authorized an additional
statewide tax of up to 20 cents per month per telephone line
so that Enhanced 9-1-1 can be implemented statewide,with
this tax reduced to a maximum of 10 cents per month per
telephone line after 1998;and
WHEREAS,The Enhanced 9-1-1 measure adopted by the
Legislature in 1991 requires approval by voter during the
1991 general election;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,That the City of
Marysville strongly supports the statewide implementation of
Enhanced 9-1-1 emergency communication service,and
encourages voters to approve Referendum 42 during the
general election this fall.
PASSED by th<J~uncil and APPROVED by the
Mayor this Id--day of 1991.
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Attest:
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
MAYOR
Approved as to form:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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