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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 07
Chapter 07.08
Section 07.08.160
 

Title 07 Finance

Chapter 07.08 Funds

Article II. Special Revenue Funds

Section 07.08.160 Community Safety Fund
  1. There is created a special revenue fund known as the “Community Safety Fund” into which shall be deposited all funds received from the increase in the sales and use tax approved by the City of Spokane electorate and provided by RCW 82.14.450 for the enhancement of community safety functions and operations pursuant to Resolution 2024-0067.
     
  2. The retail purchase of food, prescription drugs, motor vehicles, and all other sales and use tax exemptions adopted in state law shall also be exempted from the community safety sales and use tax provided by RCW 82.14.450.
     
  3. The collection of the additional sales and use tax authorized by the City of Spokane electorate pursuant to Resolution 2024-0067 shall expire no later than December 31, 2035, unless the expiration date is extended by the City of Spokane electorate in a primary or general election.
     
  4. Should the increase in the sales and use tax provided by RCW 82.14.450 not be approved by the City of Spokane electorate, then this section is automatically repealed.

Date Passed: Monday, October 7, 2024

Effective Date: Monday, October 7, 2024

ORD C36591 Section 1