Resolution 24-014 Interim Homeless and Housing Task ForceCITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION No. 24-014
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE
COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION 23-010 BY
EXTENDING TERM OF INTERIM HOMELESS AND HOUSING TASK
FORCE, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, pursuant to chapters 36.22 and 43.185C of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW),
as amended by Chapter 277, Laws of 2023 (substitute Senate Bill 5386) (effective July 23, 2023), county
auditors have authority to collect homeless housing and assistance surcharges for each document recorded,
subject to specified exemptions;
WHEREAS, the City Council passed a Resolution 23-005 declaring its intention and commitment
to operate its own homeless housing program and to meet all applicable legal and regulatory requirements
including those set forth in chapter 43.185C RCW and established by the State Department of Commerce
(Commerce), in order to be a direct recipient of HHAA Local Surcharge Funds; and
WHEREAS, Council passed Resolution 23-010 establishing the interim Homeless and Housing
Task Force, and setting an expiration date for the Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force of December
31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force continues to review the draft five-year
Housing and Homeless Plan, make recommendations for the expenditure of funds, and consider
composition of the permanent task force.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows:
Section 1. Amendment to Resolution 23-010. Section 1(G) of Resolution 23-010 is amended
to state the following:
(G) The Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force shall remain in existence through March 31,
2025, or until a permanent Homeless and Housing Task force is established by resolution,
whichever is later.
Section 2. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Resolution 23-010 not
specifically referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage and
signatures hereto.
Passed this 23`a day of December, 2024.
Pam Haley, Mayor
Resolution 24-014 Extending Term of Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force
ATTEST:
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City C rk, Marci Patterson
Resolution 24-014 Extending Term of Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force