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County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Repealing Ordinance 03-
0311-19 and Chapter 3.01 Jefferson County ORDINANCE NO. 0 4-0 6 0 2-2 5
Code (Biennial Budget)
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution, confers upon county
legislative authorities the police power to adopt such local police, sanitary and other regulations
as are not in conflict with general laws; and,
WHEREAS, Article XI, section 11 of the Washington Constitution is a direct delegation
of the police power to cities and counties, and the power delegated is as extensive within their
sphere as that possessed by the legislature;and,
WHEREAS, police power is that inherent and plenary power which enables prohibition of
all things hurtful to the comfort, safety and welfare of society;and,
WHEREAS, the scope of police power is broad, encompassing all those measures which
bear a reasonable and substantial relation to promotion of the general welfare of the people;and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County,on March 11, 2019,adopted Ordinance 03-0311-19 which
was codified as Jefferson County Code(JCC)Chapter 3.01 (Biennial Budget);and,
WHEREAS, after having promulgated three successive biennial budgets; and,
WHEREAS,the County Budget Committee voted to revert back to annual budgets;and,
WHEREAS, RCW 36.40.250 allows counties to revert to annual budgeting by repealing
the ordinance establishing biennial budgeting;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
hereby adopts the above "Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact supporting this ordinance.
Section 2. Purpose. Pursuant to the authority granted in RCW 36.40.250 the purpose of this
ordinance is to repeal Ordinance 03-0311-19 which established biennial budgeting in Jefferson
County and Chapter 3.01 JCC (Biennial Budget), where Ordinance 03-0311-19 is codified.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this
Resolution or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this
Resolution or its application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be
affected.
Section 4. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This Ordinance is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19).
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon
passage by the Board of County Commissioners.
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ADOPTED this 2 day of J(,(ktg , 2025.
SEAL: J FERSON COUNTY BOARD OF
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ATTEST- /,' APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Clerk of the Board Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Mark McCauley,County Administrator
DATE: June 2,2025
SUBJECT: Hearing re: Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 03-0311-19 and Chapter 3.01 Jefferson
County Code(Biennial Budget)
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
The County adopted Ordinance 03-0311-19 in March,2019 to establish biennial budgeting in Jefferson
County. After having promulgated three successive biennial budgets the County Budget Committee voted
to revert to annual budgeting.
ANALYSIS:
Counties with biennial budgets may revert to annual budgets at the end of a biennial budget period
pursuant to RCW 36.40.250 by repealing the enacting ordinance. The repealing ordinance must be
considered by the legislative authority in a properly noticed public hearing. On May 19,2025 the Board
of County Commissioners approved a hearing notice to be published advertising a hearing on June 2,
2025. This notice was published in the paper of record on May 14 and 21,2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 03-0311-19.
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCauley ' ounty Administrator Date