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Mill Creek council approves $20 vehicle license fee to shore up streets fund, 6–1
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance creating a Transportation Benefit District vehicle license fee under RCW 36.73.065, setting $20 per vehicle for the initial 24 months with an estimated $295,000/year in revenue for Mill Creek; council approved the ordinance 6–1 after debate over tax burdens and street funding.
The Mill Creek City Council voted 6–1 to adopt an ordinance imposing an annual vehicle license fee through the city’s Transportation Benefit District, with collection to begin about 180 days after ordinance adoption.
Finance Director Ermina Lambad told council the fee is authorized by RCW 36.73.065 and that the proposal would assess $20 per registered vehicle for the first 24 months. Lambad estimated the $20 fee could raise roughly $295,000 annually for Mill Creek (with partial year collections expected in the first year because of the 180‑day…
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