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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 08
Chapter 08.07C
Section 08.07C.040
 

Title 08 Taxation and Revenue

Chapter 08.07C Sales and Use Tax for Housing and Housing-Related Supportive Services

Section 08.07C.040 Advisory Committee

The City Council will form a housing action sub-committee (the “sub-committee”) by resolution, which shall provide recommendations to the City Council concerning the use of funds derived from the tax imposed by this chapter and chapter 08.07B SMC, and shall provide input on the use of funds derived from any tax increment financing (“TIF”) districts which provide or allow for the use of revenues for affordable housing, as defined in governing law. Appointments to the sub-committee shall be made to ensure a significant degree of participation by people who have been most negatively impacted by the present housing crisis and historical patterns of discrimination in housing markets and housing policy, including families at risk of homelessness or with a lived experience of homelessness; Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; immigrants; seniors; people with disabilities; domestic violence survivors, unaccompanied homeless youth or young adults; and veterans. 

Date Passed: Monday, November 30, 2020

Effective Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

ORD C35982 Section 1