Summary
The City of Brier passed Resolution NO. 595 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BRIER, WASHINGTON CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION CONCERNING ANNEXATION INTO THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY (“SCF”) on January 14th 2023. RCW 42.17A.555 allows the Board to support the City of Brier’s ballot proposition.
Discussion
On February 14, 2023, the Brier City Council adopted Resolution 595, requesting that the Snohomish County Auditor place a proposition on the April 25, 2023 special election ballot for the voters of the city to approve or reject the annexation of the City of Brier into South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority ("South County Fire") effective August 1, 2023.
RCW 42.17A.555 authorizes the Board to take collective action regarding ballot measures appearing before the voters so long as the action is taken at a public meeting, the intended action is identified on the agenda, and the opportunity for supporting and opposing views is given to attendees at the public meeting.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Recommendation
Staff recommends a motion to approve RESOLUTION 02212023-07 EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF BALLOT MEASURE FOR CITY OF BRIER TO ANNEX INTO SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY