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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Resolution No. 3883
Department: Planning
Date: July 26, 2005
I Attachments:
Resolution No. 3883
Administrative Recommendation:
Budget Impact:
City Council adopt Resolution No. No. 3883.
Background Summary:
At the July 5, 2005 City Council meeting, State Senator Pam Roach made a presentation regarding an
effort to acquire certain Puget Sound Energy property for recreational and wildlife refuge purposes. At
that meeting Senator Roach identified the public benefit that could be achieved through acquisition of the
property, as well as the economic benefit that might accrue to nearby jurisdictions. Senator Roach
encouraged the City of Auburn to pass a resolution in support of the acquisition.
At their meeting on July 25, 2005, the Planning and Community Development Committee recommended
approval.
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Reviewed by Council & Committees:
D Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
D Airport 0 Finance
o Hearing Examiner 0 Municipal Servo
o Human Services 0 Planning & CD
o Park Board OPublic Works
o Planning Comm. 0 Other
Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
o Building 0 M&O
o Cemetery 0 Mayor
o Finance 0 Parks
o Fire [8J Planning
o Legal 0 Police
o Public Works D Human Resources
o Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: OYes ONo
Council Approval: OYes ONo Call for Public Hearing _/_/-
Referred to Until _/_/-
Tabled Until _/_/-
Councilmember: Norman I Staff: Krauss
Meeting Date: August 1,2005 I Item Number: VIII.B.8
RESOLUTION NO.3 8 8 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, ENCOURAGING THE
PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY FOR USE AS A FUTURE
REGIONAL RECREATIONAL PARK ALONG THE WHITE
RIVER IN WESTERN WASHINGTON
WHEREAS, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) no longer has a need to hold and
maintain certain property (Property) in support of its White River Hydroelectric
Project; and,
WHEREAS, as a result, certain PSE Property is expected to be available
for acquisition and presents an opportunity for a regional park in a growing urban
setting; and
WHEREAS, a wildlife refuge and nature park has a range of possibilities
for the preservation and enjoyment of the environment; and
WHEREAS, citizens could enjoy a multitude of public recreational
activities including, as examples, horseback riding, camping, hiking, cycling and
fishing; and,
WHEREAS, a regional park would provide a much needed refuge for
wildlife in the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, such a recreational area would haVe economic benefits for
surrounding jurisdictions and educational benefits to local residents and tourists;
and,
WHEREAS, Auburn citizens are known for their appreciation of the
outdoors.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCI LOF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The City Council of the City of Auburn hereby
encourages the preservation of the above described property for use as a future
regional park along the White River in western Washington.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor is hereby authorized to direct
staff to initiate activities as may be appropriate to provide assistance to support
this effort. The Mayor will also keep the City Council informed as to activities
related in support of this effort.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect upon passage and signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED this _ day of August, 2005.
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Da el B. Heid,
City Attorney
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