HomeMy WebLinkAbout5245 RESOLUTION NO. 5 2 4 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING
ITS GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE PORT OF
SEATTLE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle has authorized a new Economic
Development Partnership Program to support local economic development
activities; and
WHEREAS, more than $962,000 in matching funds is available to King
County cities; and
WHEREAS, if its application is approved, the City of Auburn would
receive $65,000, for the following eligible activities: business recruitment
initiatives designed to attract new companies to a region or city; small business
development (including incubator/accelerator projects); industry retention and
expansion assistance (ex. Maritime, Aerospace, etc.); tourism development;
downtown revitalization; commercial or industrial property development; and
other community or economic development projects that support new
investment and job creation; and cities may collaborate or aggregate regionally
to enhance impact.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Auburn City Council authorizes and supports the City's
application to the Port of Seattle for 2016 Economic Development Partnership
Program grant funds and has made this project a priority.
Resolution No. 5245
July 19, 2016
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Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor of the City of Auburn is ,
hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be
necessary to carry out the directives of this resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in
full force upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this�s— day of , 2016.
CITY OF AUBURN
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ATTEST:
anielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Resolution No. 5245
July 19, 2016
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