RESOLUTION NO.

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A Resolution supporting the renewal and expansion of the Motion Picture
Competitiveness Program.
WHEREAS, we are blessed to have incredible filmmaking and acting talent who call
Spokane home; and
WHEREAS, Spokane has hosted several filmmaking projects including the Syfy
episodic series Z Nation which is a Motion Picture Competitiveness Program project
that has generated $55 million of economic activity in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program has and continues to create
jobs for Spokane residents across all sectors of our economy; and
WHEREAS, for every dollar invested by the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program,
the approved production generates ten dollars in economic benefits to our state; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program would make
Spokane an even more desirable location for filmmaking opportunities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Spokane strongly supports the
renewal of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program and encourages the legislature
to consider expanding the production cap restriction to make filmmaking in Spokane
and Washington State even more competitive.

Passed by the City Council this ____ day of January, 2017.

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City Clerk

Approved as to form:

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Assistant City Attorney