HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 23-063-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF PROPOSING
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
THE CITY OF UINCY' S RESOLUTION N0.23 -063 -CC
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RESOLUTION NO. 23-628
PROVIDING FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION
TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORATE OF QUINCY
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 144 AT
THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 20239
FOR THE APPROVAL OR
REJECTION OF THE CREATION
OF THE QUINCY VALLEY
REGIONAL PARKS DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 35.61
RCW
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Grant County having convened in
regular session in their office at the Grant County Courthouse this 25th day of July,
2023, with all members present; and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has proposed a proposition to the qualified electorate of
Quincy School District No. 144 at the general election to be held on November 7, 2023,
for the approval or rejection of the creation of the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District
Pursuant to Chapter 35.61 RCW; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3 5.61 RCW allows cities and counties to create a metropolitan parks district;
and
WHEREAS, RCW 3 5.61.020 provides a metropolitan parks district may have a limited purpose
of acquiring, constructing, renovating, expanding, operating, and maintaining specifically
identified public parks or recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Recreational Facility and the Regional Aquatic Center will be multi-
generational facilities that serve as a recreational hub, will provide health and recreational benefits,
and will enhance the quality of life throughout the community; and
Resolution No. 23 -063 -CC re: Quincy Metropolitan
Park District Ballot Proposition
Page 4
WHEREAS, the provision of parks, open spaces, recreation programs and facilities are an
important function of local government and increases the quality of life within a community;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy in its Resolution No. 23-628, Attachment 1, is proposing to
create a metropolitan parks district for the limited purpose to construct, renovate, expand,
operate and maintain a Regional Recreational Facility that is anticipated to be located within
the City of Quincy and have meeting rooms, soccer fields, indoor turf and sport courts, and
outdoor areas, and to renovate, expand, operate and maintain the Regional Aquatic Center
that is currently constructed within the City of Quincy; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Grant County
in the Quincy School District No. 144 and necessary for public health, safety and welfare
that the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District should be formed pursuant to Chapter 35.61
RCW with the City of Quincy, the City of George, Douglas County, and Grant County; and
WHEREAS, an established metropolitan parks district has the authority to levy a maximum
of $0.75 per $1,000 assessed property value to provide desired parks and recreation services
to the City and neighboring communities; however, the City is only in favor of authorizing a
maximum levy of $0.50 per $1,000 assessed property value; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.61.050 gives cities and counties the authority to pass a resolution
calling for an election on the creation of a metropolitan parks district, and stating the name of
the proposed metropolitan parks district and how it will be governed; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.61.050(2) requires each adopting authority to pass a resolution
submitting the proposition to create a metropolitan park district; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.61.050 provides that when the boundaries of a metropolitan parks
district will be located within more than one city, more than one county, or any combination
of cities and counties that each city governing body and county legislative authority may be
designated to collectively serve ex officio as the board of metropolitan parks district
commissioners through selection of one or more members from each to serve as the board,
and that within six months of the date of certification of election results approving creation of
the district, the size and membership of the board shall be determined through an interlocal
agreement with each city and county that make up the metropolitan parks district; and
WHEREAS, the Board supports the City of Quincy's Resolution No. 23-628 and
desires to place a proposition on the ballot for voters in Quincy School District No. 144
during the general election on November 7, 2023, which calls for the creation of a
Metropolitan Park District ("MPD") pursuant to Chapter 35.61 RCW; and
Resolution No. 23 -063 -CC re: Quincy Metropolitan
Park District Ballot Proposition
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Grant County Board of
Commissioners does hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by this reference
and made part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Name of the Metropolitan Parks District. The County supports and adopts
the City of Quincy's proposal that the metropolitan parks district be created and called, "Quincy
Valley Regional Parks District."
Section 3. Boundary of the Metropolitan Parks District. The County supports and
adopts the City of Quincy's proposal that the metropolitan park district have its boundary
coterminous with the boundaries of Quincy School District No. 144 and is described on
Attachment \ 2 and depicted on Attachment 3, which are both attached hereto and incorporated
herein -by this reference.
Section 4. Call for Election. Pursuant to RCW 35.61.020, the County supports and
adopts the City of Quincy's call for submission of the proposition to the qualified electorate of
Quincy School District No. 144 asking whether the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District should
be created.
Section 5. Ballot Proposition. The County supports and adopts the City of Quincy's
proposition to be submitted to the electorate of Quincy School District No. 144 and shall read
substantially as follows:
PROPOSITION NO.
Formation of the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District
City of Quincy Resolution No. 23-628, City of George Resolution No. 2023-325, County
of Grant Resolution No. 23 -063 -CC and County of Douglas Resolution No. jointly
propose the creation of a metropolitan parks district with a boundary coterminous with the
boundary for Quincy School District No. 144, and for the limited purpose to construct,
renovate, expand, operate and maintain a Regional Recreational Facility within the City of
Quincy, and to renovate, expand, operate and maintain the Regional Aquatic Center
currently constructed within the City of Quincy. If approved, this proposition would create
a metropolitan parks district to be named the "Quincy Valley Regional Parks District" and
it shall have all the powers provided in Chapter 3 5.61 RCW; provided that the authority to
levy a general tax on property shall not exceed a maximum of $0.50 per $1,000 assessed
property value. The Quincy Valley Regional Parks District shall be governed by a board
composed from the selection of one or more members from Quincy City Council, George
City Council, Grant County Board of Commissioners, and Douglas County Board of
Commissioners. The selected members shall collectively serve ex officio as the Board of
Commissioners for the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District.
Resolution No. 23 -063 -CC re: Quincy Metropolitan
Park District Ballot Proposition
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❑ For the formation of a metropolitan parks district to be governed by a board composed
from the selection of one or more members of the Quincy City Council, George City
Council, Grant County Board of Commissioners, and Douglas County Board of
Commissioners collectively serving as the ex officio board of commissioners for the
metropolitan parks district.
❑ Against the formation of a metropolitan parks district.
Section 6. Presentment to County Auditor. The Clerk of the Board of County
Commissioners shall present a copy of this Resolution to the Grant County Auditor on or before
August 1, 2023.
Section 7. Severability. If any section, clause, or provision of this Resolution or its
application to any person or circumstance is declared by the court to be invalid, the remainder of
this Resolution or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be
affected.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9 5 day of July, 2023.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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A RESOLUTION SUPERSEDING AND REPLACING
FXESOLUTION 23-624, AND PROVIDING FOR T
SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORATE OF QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO, 144 AT
THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7,
20239 FOR THE APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF THE
CREATION OF THE QUINCY VALLEY REGIONAL PARKS
DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 35,61 RCW,
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy ("City") currently acquires, operates and maintains its
parks lands and recreational facilities and programs substantially using general fund dollars; and
WHEREAS, the provision of parks, open spaces, recreation programs and facilities are an
important function of local government and increases the quality of life within a community; and
WHEREAS, the City's general fund cannot support the ongoing costs of operation,
maintenance and acquisition of new park lands, recreational facilities and staffing at a level which
will meet the growing needs and desires of the citizens; and
WI3EREAS, Chapter 35.61 RC 1` allows the City and neighboring communities to create
a metropolitan parks district; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.61.020 provides a metropolitan parks district may have a limited
purpose of acquiring, constructing, renovating, expanding, operating, and maintaining specifically
identified public parks or recreational facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City is proposing to create a metropolitan parks district for the limited
purpose to construct, renovate, expand, operate and maintain a Regional Recreational Facility that
is anticipated to be located within the City of Quincy and have meeting rooms, soccer fields, indoor
turf and sport courts, and outdoor areas, and to renovate, expand, operate and maintain the
Regional Aquatic Center that is currently constructed within the City of Quincy; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Recreational Facility and the Regional Aquatic Center will be
multi -generational facilities that serve as a recreational hub, will provide health and recreational
benefits, and will enhance the quality of life throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, an established metropolitan parks district has the authority to levy a
maximum of $0.75 per $1,000 assessed property value to provide desired parks and recreation
services to the City and neighboring communities; however, the City is only in favor of authorizing
a maximum levy of $0.50 per $1,000 assessed property value; and
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WHEREAS, RCW 35.61.050 gives cities and counties the authority to pass a resolution
calling for an election on the creation of a metropolitan parks district, and stating the name of the
proposed metropolitan parks district and how it will be governed; and
WHEREAS, RCW 3 5.61.05 0 provides that when the boundaries of a metropolitan parks
district will be located within more than one city, more than one county, or any combination of
cities and counties that each city governing body and county legislative authority may be
designated to collectively serve ex officio as the board of metropolitan parks district
commissioners through selection of one or more members from each to serve as the board, and
that within six months of the date of certification of election results approving creation of the
district, the size and membership of the board shall be determined through an interlocal agreement
With each city and county that make up the metropolitan parks district; and
WHEREAS, in order to minimize the impact of cuts in services to citizens using City parks
and recreation facilities and programs, and in order to maximize the ability of the City and
neighboring communities to acquire and construct additional parks and recreational facilities in
the future, the City Council desires to place a proposition on the ballot during the general election
on November 7, 2023, which calls for the creation of a Metropolitan Park District ("MPD")
pursuant to Chapter 3 5.61 RCW- and
WHEREAS, the proposed boundary for the MPD includes a small section of Douglas
County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously passed Resolution No. 23-624 regarding the
Quincy Valley Regional Parks District, but did not include Douglas County as one of the local
governments that would be affected, and that oversight has been rectified in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Council encourages the Grant County Board of Commissioners,
Douglas County Board of Commissioners and the George City Council to pass similar resolutions
to this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF QUIN CV,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein by this reference
and made part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Name of the Metro olitan Parks District. The City proposes that the
metropolitan parks district be created and called, "Quincy Valley Regional Parks District."
Section 3. Bound L �_0 the Mptro, plitan Parks District. The City proposes that the
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metropolitan park district have its boundary coterminous with the boundaries of Quincy School
District No. 144 and is described on Exhibit A and depicted on Exhibit B, which are both attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. Call for Election. Pursuant to RCW 35.61.020, the City Council hereby
calls for submission of the proposition to the qualified electorate of Quincy School District No.
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144 asking whether the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District should be created.
Section 5. Ballot Eroposition. The proposition to be submitted to the electorate of
Quincy School District No. 144 shall read substantially as follows:
PROPOSITION NO.
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D For the formation of a metropolitan parks district to be governed by a board composed
from the selection of one or more members of the Quincy City Council, George City
Council, Grant County Board of Commissioners, and Douglas County Board of
Conunissio+r, serving as the ex officio board of commissioners for the
nietTopolitan parks district.
Section 6. Presentment to Countv Auditor. The City Clerk shall present a copy of this
Resolution to the Grant County Auditor on or before August 1, 2023.
Section 7. NeigMorinay. Communities. The City Council hereby expresses support for
-?.-nd encourages the adoption of a resolution similar to this Resolution by the City of George, the
County of Grant, and the County of Douglas.
Section 8. Severab If any section, clause, or provision of this Resolution or its
application to any person or circumstance is declared by the court to be invalid, the remainder of
this Resolution or the application of the provision i, persons or circumstances shall not be
affected.
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Section 9. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption, and
supersedes and replaces Resolution 23-624.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Quincy, Washington, this 18th day of July
2023.
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Paul Worley, Mayor
Attest/Authenticated:
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Nancy E. S ch FinanceOFfiCity Clerk
Approved as to form:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
Danielle R. Marchant, City Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
RESOLUTION NO.:
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July 12, 2023
July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023
23-628
EX IT A
Quincy School District No. 144 Boundary —Legal Description
Beginning at the northwest corner of Sec. 6, T 22, R 24; thence east 6 miles;
south 9 miles; east 3 miles; south approximately 3-1/2 miles to the beginning
of the Winchester Wasteway; thence following the Wasteway in a southerly
direction until it strikes the south boundary of Sec. 20, T 20 R 25; thence
west about 1/2 mile to the midsection line; thence south 5 miles; east
approximately 3-3/4 miles to the Winchester Wasteway; thence following the
Wasteway south to the point where It strikes the east boundary of Sec. 12, T
18, R 25; thence south approximately 4-1/4 miles to the southeast corner of
Sec. 36., T 17, R 25; thence west 6 miles to the southwest corner of Sec. 31,
R. 25; thence south 2 miles to the Southeast corner of Sec. 12, T 17, R 241;
west approximately 10-1/2 miles to the Columbia River;. thence following the
Columbia River north and west to the west line of Sec. 14, T 20, R 22;
thence' north approximately 4-2/3 miles to the southwest corner of Sec. 23, T
21, R 22; thence angling across said Section 23 following the Moses Coulee
wall to the Grant -Douglas County line; thence following said county line to
the point of beginning.
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n Tuesday, November 7, 2023, a City of Quincy measure will appear on the election ballot. The measure,
Proposition No. concerns the formation of the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District. The City Council
proposes the formation of a regional park district to fund the construction and operation of a sports complex
called the Q -Plea and a new aquatic/pool facility called Q -Aquatic. While a legally separate entity, the Parks District
will have the same boundaries as the Quincy School District and be governed by the Quincy City Council and
representatives of Grant County and the City of George.
Approving Proposition No. will provide these benefits for residents in the Quincy Valley:
• The construction of an indoor turf facility able to accommodate four 7vs7 soccer fields, indoor
walking path, sport courts for pickle ball and basketball, and space for recreational activities.
• The construction of a new pool, bath house, and water recreation facilities.
• A dedicated property tax funding source for maintenance, operation, and improvements of these
facilities.
* Tournament size facilities that will draw sporting -event participants to our conununity for the
stimulation of tourism and expenditures from out-of-town travelers.
* Provide indoor recreation opportunities for area residents during winter season and summer periods
of air quality issues from wildfire smoke.
PROPOSITION NO.
Formation of the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District
City of Quincy Resolution No. 23- , City of George Resolution No. , County of Grant Resolution
No. , and County of Douglas Resolution No. jointly propose the creation of a metropolitan parks
district with a boundary cotenninous with the boundary for Quincy School District No. 144, and for the limited
purpose to construct, renovate, expand, operate and maintain a Regional Recreational Facility within the City
of Quincy, and to renovate, expand, operate and maintain the Regional Aquatic Center currently constructed
within the City of Quincy. If approved, this proposition would create a metropolitan parks district to be named
the "Quincy Valley Regional Parks District'' and it shall have all the powers provided in Chapter 35.61 RCW;
provided that the authority to levy a general tax on property shall not exceed a maximum of $0.50 per $ 1,000
assessed property value. The Quincy Valley Regional Parks District shall be governed by a board composed
from the selection of one or more members from Quincy City Council, George City Council, Grant County
Board of Commissioners, and Douglas County Board of Conunissioners. The selected members shall
collectively serve ex officio as the Board of Commissioners for the Quincy valley Regional Parks District.
Ej For the formation of a metropolitan parks district to be governed by a board composed from the selection of
one or more members of the Quincy City Council, George City Council, Grant County Board of
Commissioners, and Douglas County Board of Commissioners collectively serving as the ex officio board of
commissioners for the metropolitan parks district.
ii Apainst the formation of a metrowlitan iDarks district.
Proposition No. requires a simple majority for approval
More information about the proposed Quincy Valley Regional Parks District and the proposed facilities can be found
at the websites wMa-Auinc% q lexpror or w.M,-ylnqv%yshin Aon..us.
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Q: What is a Regional Parks District (also known as Metropolitan Parks District)?
A: A regional parks district is a junior property taxing district with special taxing authority for management, control,
improvement, maintenance, and construction of recreation facilities, trails, programs, and services.
Q* What area would be included in the park district boundary?
A: The QVRPD will match the Quincy Valley School District boundary, which includes Quincy, George, Crescent
Bar, and surrounding areas of Grant County.
Q: Who would govern the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District?
A: Each city governing body and county legislative authority may be designated to collectively serve ex -
officio as the board of park district commissioners through selection of one or more members from each
to serve as the board. Within six months of the date of certification of election results approving
creation of the district, the size and membership of the board shall be determined through interlocal
agreement of each city and county.
Q: How would revenue generated by the QVRPD be spent?
A: QVRPD funds would be spent on construction of the Q-Plex, an indoor sporting complex, and the Q -Aquatic, a
new pool, bath house, and water recreation facility. Funds will also be used for the exclusive purpose of
operation, maintenance, and improvements of these facilities.
Q-6 Who determines what QVRPD revenue would be spent on?
A: The elected members of the governing board would approve the QVRPD budget.
Q: If Proposition No. _ passes, could the funds be used for other City of Quincy needs?
A: No, by state law, QVRPD funds can only be utilized for park and recreation -related facilities, programs, and
services.
Q. How much will Proposition No. cost property tax payers?
A: The QVRPD board will set the tax rate at 50per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This is below the maximum
allowable rate of 75f . For example, on a $350,000 home the property tax at the rate of 50per $1,000 of
assessed valuation is $175 per year or approximately $15 per month.
Q: When would the tax go into effect and does it expire.?
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A: The tax would appear on the tax statements beginning in 2024 (the tax rate will be calculated based on 2023
assessed property valuation). It does not expire unless authorized by a vote of the board or 10% of voters who
petition for the dissolving of the Parks District.
Q: How would the QVRPD revenue be collected?
A: The QVRPD tax would be a component of the property owners' annual Grant County property tax assessment
administered by the Grant County Treasurer.
Q: Who would pay this tax?
A: Property owners within the boundaries of the Quincy School District, including industries such as data centers.
Q: What happens if Proposition No. fails?
A: The City could choose to cancel the projects of construct a much more scaled down version of each facility with
limited availability because of the lack of resources- for operation, maintenance, and facility improvements.
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tournament -scale sports facility in the region and a new Pool/Aquatic facility
Proposition No. 'is a ballot measure on November 7, 2023, asking voters in the Quincy Valley School District
to create a Quincy Valley Regional Parks District that would raise property tax to construct, maintain, operate,
and improve two recreational facilities called the Q-P1ex and the Q -Aquatic. These facilities would provide
weather and air-quality protected activities in an 'indoor sports complex and water recreation/swin-imm'iz
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activities in the summer months. They would also stimulate tourism and economic revenue from sporting and
tournament events, concerts, tradeshows, banquets, and a host of other group gatherings.
Construction
While construction of the facilities are only estimates, the Q-P1ex is expected to cost between $20-23 million
and the Q -Aquatic between $7-10 million. The funding for construction of both facilities at approximately $30
million will be done with a 20 -year revenue bond that has a projected annual debt payment of approximately $2
million per year. The property tax revenue from the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District (QT D) tax will
be sufficient to cover the repayment of the bond.
Operation
The operation of facilities often involve multiple personnel which will need to be hired by the City. While the
Q -Aquatic facility is used only seasonally, the Q -Flex is likely to be open year-round with fall hours of
operation. This involves personnel for scheduling, marketing, maintenance, and monitoring. Tax revenue from
the QVRPD will be sufficient to cover these operational costs.
Maintenance
Facilities wear out the indoor turf needs to be repaired, the HVAC units need to be operational, the lights need
to be replaced, boilers burnout, and a whole list of items that need to be maintained after continual use, in
addition to constant cleaning and upgrades. Tax revenue from the QVRPD will be sufficient to cover these
maintenance costs.
Improvements
The potential increased use for tournament activities might also require upgrades in technology, spectator
space, meeting rooms, along with amenities for alternate uses such as weddings, trade shows, and large
banquets. Tax revenue from the QVRPD will be sufficient to cover improvement costs.
Why a parks district — why not use City funds?
It has long been commented that Quincy Valley lacks recreational activities what is there to do at the end of
the day? There are no movie theaters, bowling alleys, or recreation facilities. These are typically private
operations that cannot be done by a city. The City of Quincy can, however, invest in its parks, but the proposed
facilities are beyond the budget of our Parks Department. The creation of a Quincy Valley Regional Parks
District allows the City to have a dedicated funding source for the construction and operation of these facilities
and opens up year-round sporting events for area youth and adults.
ATTACHMENT 2
Quincy School District No. 144 Boundary —Legal Description
QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT #144
Beginning at the northwest corner of Sec. 6, T 22, R 24; thence east 6 miles;
south 9 miles; east 3 miles; south approximately 3-1/2 miles to the beginning
of the Winchester Wasteway; thence following the Wasteway in a southerly
direction until it strikes the south boundary of Sec. 20, T 20 R 25; thence
west about.1/2 mile to the midsection line; thence south 5 miles; east
approximately 3-3/4 miles to the Winchester Wasteway; thence following the
Wasteway south to the point where It strikes the east boundary of Sec. 12, T
18, R 25; thence south approximately 4-1/4 miles to the southeast corner of
Sec. 36., T 17, R 25; thence west 6 miles to the southwest corner of Sec. 31,
R. 25; thence south 2 miles to the Southeast corner of Sec. 12, T 17, R 24;
west approximately 10-1/2 miles to the Columbia River;. thence following the
Columbia River north and west to the west line of Sec. 14, T 20, R 22;
thence' north approximately 4-2/3 miles to the southwest corner of Sec. 23, T
21, R 22; thence angling across said Section 23 following the Moses Coulee
wall to the Grant -Douglas County line; thence following said county line to
the point of beginning.
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WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has requested the City of George to participate in formatior
of a metropolitan park district to be called the "Quincy Valley Regional Parks District"; and
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WHEREAS, the City of George ("City") City Council has considered this request an
tetermined that passage of this Resolution is in the best interest of the citizens within the CjtjIU
2-- nd
WHEREAS, Chapter 35.61 RCW allows the City and. neighboring communities to create
metropolitan parks district; and
WHEREAS, an established metropolitan, parks district has the authority to levy a maximum
of $0.75 per $1 000 assessed- property -value to pr__6vide_ des -s -r -'-ed par-ks and re- cre---a--tion - s__ervic - e - s -to
the City and neighboring communities; however, the City is only in favor of authorizing a
maximum levy of $0.50 per $1 000 assessed property value; and I
WHEREAS, RCW 35.61.050 provides cities and counties the authority to pass a resolution
calling for an election on the creation of a metropolitan parks district and stating the
nWme of the proposed metropolitan parks district and how it will be governed - and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.61.050 provides that when the boundaries of a metropolitan parks
district will be located within more than one city, more than. one county, or any combination of
cities and counties that each city governing body and county legislative authority may be
designated to collectively serve ex officio as the board of metropolitan parks district
commissioners through selection of one oi more members from each to serve as the board, and
that within six months of the date of certification of election results approving creation of the
district, the size and membership of the board shelf be determined through an interlocal
agreement with each city and county that make up the metropolitan parks district; and
WHEREAS:, in order to provide recreation facilifies and programs of benefit to the citizens
within the City, the City Council desires to place a proposition on the ballot during the generai
election on November 7, 2023, which calls for the creation of a MP`D pursuant to Chapter 35.61
RCW;and '
WHEREAS, the City of Quincy has requested that the Grant County Board of
Commissioners and Douglas County Board of Commissioners, approve a similar resolution to this
Resolution No. 12023-325
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Resolution and the City of Quincy has approved a similar resolution to this Resolution; NO
THEREFORE; I
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGE, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES A
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. -Recital . The foregoing Recitals'are incorporated herein by this referen
and made part of this Resolution. 1
Section 2. Na,Me-,,, f tha MatEg,Ug11J= arks District. The City proposes that th,
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metropolitan parks district be created and called, "Quincy Valley Regional Parks District."
Section 3. Bounda lhg Melroolitan Parks District. The City proposes that the
metropolitan park district have its boundary coterminous. with the boundaries of Quincy School
District No. 144 and as described on Exhibit A and depicted on Exhibit 13, which are both attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. Callfor Election. Pursuant to RCW 35.61.020, the City Council hereby calls
for submission of the proposition to the quaed electorate of Quincy School District No. 144
asking whether the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District should be create'd.
Section S. &j1Jot, .... Progosition. The proposition to be submitted to the electorate of
Quincy School District No. 144 shall read substantially as follows:
PROPOSITION NO.
Formation of the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District
City of Quincy Resolution No. 23- City of George Resolution No.
County of Grant Resolution No. and County of Douglas Resolution
jointly propose the creation of a metropolitan parks district with a boundary
coterminous with the boundary for Quincy School District No. 144, and for the
limited purpose to construct, renovate, expand, operate and maintain a Regional
Recreational Facility within the City of Quincy, andrenovate, expand, operate
and maintain the Regional Aquatic Center currently constructed within the City of
Quincy. If approved, this proposition would create a metropolitan parks distdct
to be named the "Quincy Valley Regional Parks District" and it shall have all the
powers provided in Chapter 35.61 RCW; provided that the authority to levy a
general tax on property shall not exceed a maximum of $0.50 per $1 000 assessed
property value. The Quincy Valley Regional Parks District shall be governed by a
board composed from the selection of one or more members from Quincy City
Council, George City Council, Grant County Board of Commissioners, and Douglas
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County Board of Commissioners. The selected members shall collectively serve ex
officio as the Board of Commissioners for the Quincy Valley Regional Parks District.
c For the formation' of a metropolitan parks district to be governed by a board
composed from the selection of one or more members of the Quincy City Council,
George City Council, Grant County Board of Commissioners, and Douglas County
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Board of Commissioners collectively serving as the ex officio board o -
commissioners for the metropolitan parks district.
Section 6. PL@gjDjM I copy ofthis
gnt to County.&djWL The City Clerk shall present a
Resolution to the Grant County Auditor within five business days after its adoption.
Soction 7. Neiahborina Commu-n The City of Quincy has approved Resolution
No. 23-624 and superseding Resolution No. 23- (which properly includes Douglas County
as one of the local governments that would be affected) and the City Council encourages the
adoption of a similar resolution to this Resolution by Grant County and Douglas County.
Section R. Severabilily. If any section, clause, or provision of this Resolution or its
application to any person or circumstance is declared by the court to be invalid, the remainder
of this Resolution or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not
Section 9. Effe!2hoa—D-ate. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
immediately upon passage by the Ci ty Council.
ATTESTI UTHE NTICATED:
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