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RESOLUTION Page 2 of 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EVERETT CITY COUNCIL THAT: Sec. 1. Findings. The findings expressed in the recitals to this Resolution are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Sec. 2. Levy Lid Lift Ballot Measure. (a) Calling of Election. The City of Everett City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City to submit to the qualified voters of the City, at a special election to be held in conjunction with the state primary election on August 4, 2026, a ballot proposition authorizing the City to levy emergency medical services property taxes, as authorized by RCW 84.52.069, in excess of the limitation established in Chapter 84.55 RCW and up to the previously authorized rate of fifty cents ($0.50) per one thousand ($1,000) assessed valuation to be levied for collection in each of 2027 and 2028, which would be the base for calculating the highest lawful levy amount in subsequent years under Chapter 84.55 RCW. (b) Use of Proceeds. The proceeds thereby raised will be used exclusively to pay the costs of furnishing emergency medical care and services, including paramedic services, related personnel costs, training for such personnel, and related equipment, supplies, vehicles, and structures needed for the provision of emergency medical care and services. (c) Exemption for Qualifying Low-Income Senior Citizens, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities. In accordance with RCW 84.55.050(4)(e), the exemptions available to persons who qualify through the State’s property tax exemption program for low-income senior citizens, veterans and persons with disabilities authorized by RCW 84.36.381 will apply to the incremental amount authorized by voters under this proposition. Sec. 3. Ballot Proposition. The Auditor of Snohomish County, Washington (the “County Elections Official”), as ex officio supervisor of elections within the City, is hereby requested to call and conduct a special election in the City, in the manner provided by law, to be held on the date identified in Section 2, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City, a proposition in substantially the form as provided below: PROPOSITION # 1 Emergency Medical Services Levy Lid Lift The Everett City Council has adopted Resolution No. ____ concerning restoring the City’s emergency medical services (EMS) levy. If approved, this proposition would restore Everett’s previously authorized EMS levy to a rate of $0.50/$1,000 of assessed value in each year for 2027 and 2028 to pay for emergency medical care and services, including paramedic services and related expenses described in the Resolution, by authorizing an increase above the maximum levy otherwise permitted under chapter 84.55 RCW. Subsequent levy limits would be based on the 2028 levy. Qualifying seniors, veterans, and others would be exempt (ch. 84.36 RCW). Should this proposition be: