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<br /> <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />COUNTY OF KITTITAS <br />STATE OF WASHINGTON <br /> <br />RESOLUTION TO FUND KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH THE <br />KITTITAS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH TAX TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES <br />AND PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION No. 2025 -_______ <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) established a Mental Health <br />Tax via Kittitas County Ordinance No. 2021-017; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the proceeds generated from the Mental Health Tax are to be used to fund <br />programs pursuant to RCW 82.14.460, and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the establishment of a dedicated mental health tax provides an opportunity to <br />allocate resources specifically towards addressing mental health challenges in our community, <br />and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, schools play a vital role in identifying and supporting students' mental health <br />needs, and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, mental health is a critical component of overall well-being, and addressing mental <br />health needs among students is essential; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners recognize the importance of investing in <br />resources within our public education system to better serve the mental health needs of our <br />students; and <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of County <br />Commissioners of Kittitas County, Washington authorizes the annual allocation of one-third of <br />the revenue generated by the Mental Health Tax to Kittitas County Public Schools. Funds will be <br />distributed using the algorithm detailed in Exhibit A. Funding is contingent upon the availability <br />of funds and is not guaranteed. Unused funds at the conclusion of the contract period may not be <br />carried over or applied to subsequent allocations. The BOCC reserves the right to adjust or <br />withhold funding as necessary based on financial resources and budgetary constraints. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the mental health services funded <br />in accordance with this resolution shall comport with RCW 82.14.460. <br /> <br /> <br />ADOPTED this day of __________________, 2025. <br /> <br /> <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS