HomeMy WebLinkAbout5658 RESOLUTION NO. 5658
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING INTENT TO
EXPLORE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY -
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF KENT, COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS THE BRIDGES, PURSUANT TO RCW
35.10.217
WHEREAS, RCW 35.10.217(2) authorizes the legislative body of a city on its own
initiative by resolution to indicate its desire to be annexed to a city in whole or in part, which
annexation shall become effective upon the adoption of a resolution by the other city concurring
in the annexation; and
WHEREAS,the Subject Property, commonly referred to as the"Bridges,"is a community
located on Lea Hill and within the City of Kent's municipal limits, but surrounded entirely by the
City of Auburn, as shown on attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, some community members have expressed an interest in the de-annexation of
the Subject Property from Kent and annexation of the Subject Property to Auburn, which is
consistent with discussions that have occurred between the cities of Kent and Auburn since 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the cities of Auburn and Kent have been, and will continue, working
collaboratively to ensure that the Bridges infrastructure meets appropriate regulatory requirements
and maintenance standards if the property is annexed to Auburn; and
WHEREAS, some portions of the Subject Property remain undeveloped, which is cause
to consider transferring regulatory and infrastructure authority and responsibilities to the City of
Auburn given that the Bridges is surrounded by Auburn residents; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires for representatives from the cities of Auburn and
Kent to formally explore community interest by asking the Living at Bridges Homeowners
Association, along with other stakeholders,whether members support annexation of the Subject
Property to Auburn, with the results to be reported to each respective City Council; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Auburn and Kent commit to coordinate and cooperate with
respect to any issues affecting the cities related to annexation/de-annexation, as well as
collaborate on all information and communication shared with the public; and
WHEREAS, contemporaneous with the Auburn City Council's consideration of this
Resolution, the City of Kent is considering this same expression of intent to explore
annexation/de- annexation because of the mutual benefits to both cities and their common
infrastructure needs; and
WHEREAS, in the event that de-annexation and annexation move forward, the cities
will follow the resolution process set forth in RCW 35.10.217.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Auburn City Council directs City Staff to explore community interest
in the de-annexation of the Subject Property from Kent and annexation to Auburn,with the results
to be reported to the City Council.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative procedures
necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
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Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed: April 18th, 2022
CITY OF AUBURN
'NANC'. B CKUS, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Shawn Campb r1,MMC lerk Kendra Comeau, City Attorney
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