City Council

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6 p.m.

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Ordinance C36534 - Titled “Gun Violence Prevention for a Safer Spokane,” relating to the establishment provisions relating to firearms safety and prevention; adopting a new Chapter 10.75 to Title 10 of the Spokane Municipal Code, and repealing Section 12.05.065 of the Spokane Municipal Code. Originally passed on 7/08/2024 and amended and re-considered by City Council on 7/22/2024.

Resolution 2024-0062 - Relating to the Traffic Calming Fund requesting the mayor use current funding to establish a Sidewalk Improvement and Repair Pilot Program.

Resolution 2024-0065 - Joint Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, Washington, the City Council of the City of Spokane, Washington, and the Spokane Airport Board authorizing Spokane County to issue its Airport Revenue Bonds to pay all or part of the cost of certain improvements to airport facilities; authorizing Spokane County to fix, by subsequent resolution, terms and covenants of such bonds; authorizing Spokane County to pledge or otherwise obligate the revenues of the airport; authorizing Spokane County to sell such bonds and to provide for the delivery thereof to the purchaser; and providing for other matters relating thereto.

Resolution 2024-0066 - Of intention to establish a sales and use tax deferral program.

Resolution 2024-0067 - Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Spokane at an election to be held on November 5, 2024 of a proposition authorizing an increase to the sales and use tax in Spokane of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) on the selling price to fund enhanced community safety; setting forth the text of the ballot proposition; directing proper city officials to take necessary actions; and providing for other properly related matters.

Resolution 2024-0068 - Regarding the appointment of for and against committee members relating to a Proposition No. 1 on the November 5, 2024, special election ballot concerning a proposition for funding enhanced community safety operations though an increase in the sales and use tax rate by one-tenth of one percent (0.1%).

Resolution 2024-0069 - Approving an extension of the appointment of Justin Lundgren as the interim police chief for the City of Spokane.

Resolution 2024-0071 - Approving an extension of the appointment of Michael Sloon as the interim Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Spokane.

Resolution 2024-0072 - Approving an extension of the appointment of Jason Conley as the interim Director of Spokane Parks and Recreation for the City of Spokane.

Special Budget Ordinance C36545 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $9,100,203. A) Of the increased revenue, $9,100,203 is provided solely for grant revenue from the Department of Commerce. 2) Increase appropriation by $9,100,203. A) Of the increased appropriation, $8,761,526 is provided solely for contractual services. B) Of the increased appropriation, $338,677 is provided solely for the City’s administrative costs, including salaries, benefits, supplies, and equipment.

Special Budget Ordinance C36546 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: HOME Program Grant Fund 1) Increase revenue by $4,628,671 A) Of the increased revenue, $4,628,671 is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the HOME – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program. 2) Increase appropriation by $4,628,671 A) Of the increased appropriation, $4,207,883 is provided solely for contractual services to be provided by the City’s sub-recipients to deliver housing and housing-related services to the community. B) Of the increased appropriation, $260,398 is provided solely for salaries and benefits for the City of Spokane’s employee

Special Budget Ordinance C36547 - Ordinance amending Ordinance No. C36467 passed by the City Council November 27, 2023, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2024, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety and Judicial Grant Fund 1) Increase revenue by $150,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $150,000 is provided by the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority (WATPA) through their Auto Theft Grant Program. 2) Increase appropriation by $150,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $125,000 is to be provided solely for equipment. B) Of the increased appropriation, $25,000 is to be provided solely for contractual services.