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Education and Governance Committee

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber, City Hall 600 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

TL;DR

Seattle's Education and Governance Committee passed four ordinances aimed at public safety and education. The most significant action was approving a new tax on firearm and ammunition sales, along with a requirement for lost and stolen firearms to be reported to police. The committee also approved funding arrangements for fire services in the newly annexed Duwamish area and endorsed the city's Preschool Program evaluation strategy.

Key Decisions

  • Firearm and Ammunition Sales Tax Passed as amended
  • Lost and Stolen Firearms Reporting Requirement Passed
  • Fire District Payments for Duwamish Annexation Passed
  • Seattle Preschool Program Evaluation Strategy Passed as amended
  • Families and Education Levy Mid-Year Report Heard in Committee
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Please Note: Times listed are estimated
  2. Call To Order
  3. Public Comment
  4. Items of Business
  5. 1. AN ORDINANCE related to imposing a tax on engaging in the business of making retail sales of firearms and ammunition; amending Sections 5.30.010, 5.30.060, 5.55.010, 5.55.040, 5.55.060, 5.55.150, 5.55.165, 5.55.220, and 5.55.230 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Chapter 5.50 to the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

    The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

  6. 2. AN ORDINANCE requiring the reporting of lost and stolen firearms; and creating a new Chapter 10.78 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  7. 3. AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Seattle, Washington, and the North Highline Fire District that outlines the terms and conditions of payments to the North Highline Fire District to mitigate the financial impacts associated with the City of Seattle’s annexation of the Duwamish Annexation Area.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass Passed

    The Committee recommends that Full Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

  8. 4. AN ORDINANCE related to the Seattle Preschool Program; approving a Comprehensive Evaluation Strategy as required by Resolution 31527.
    Ordinance (Ord)
    Action: pass as amended Passed

    The Committee recommends that Full Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

  9. 5. Families and Education Levy Mid-year Report
    Information Item (Inf)
    Action: heard in Committee

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

  10. Adjournment