HomeMy WebLinkAbout5863RESOLUTION NO. 5863
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE KING COUNTY -CITIES CLIMATE
COLLABORATION (K4C) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT,
THEREBY MAKING THE CITY OF AUBURN A PARTNER
CITY
WHEREAS, the King County -Cities Collaboration (K4C) is a partnership of local
governments working together to accelerate climate action; and
WHEREAS, K4C partners collaborate to equitably reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions, prepare for climate impacts, promote the health of residents, economy, and
the natural environment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn, in joining K4C, will benefit in the sharing of
resources, information, and staff expertise as Auburn prepares to implement the Climate
Element of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn, in joining K4C, will benefit in the collaboration on
regional issues related to climate change; and
WHEREAS, City staff and elected officials will have opportunities to meet with
partner cities in two annual workshops and monthly staff committee meetings; and
WHEREAS, membership with K4C requires execution of an interlocal agreement,
payment of annual dues based on the member's population size, and a commitment to
regular staff participation; and
WHEREAS, the financial impact of membership for cities with a population
exceeding 65,000 is $2,500 annually and will be paid from the existing Community
Development budget.
Resolution No, 5863
January 9, 2026
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the King County -Cities
Climate Collaboration Interlocal Agreement making the City of Auburn a partner city, a
copy of the agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this
reference.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to implement those administrative
procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 3. The City Clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
Resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of scrivener's/clerical errors,
references, Resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any references
thereto.
Section 4. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed this 2nd day of February, 2026.
CITY OF AUBURN
NANCY BA S, YOR
ATTEST: TasonWhalen,
OVED A
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Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk City Attorney
Resolution No. 5863
January 9, 2026
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