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Agenda Subject: Resolution No. 4345 Date: April 18, 2008
Department: Planning, Attachments: Resolution No. 4345 Budget Impact: N/A
Building, and Community
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4345.
Background Summary:
Resolution No. 4345 authorizes the City to join and maintain membership in the National League of Cities'
Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities. The Goals of the Partnership are: (1) To
raise awareness and focus attention on the importance and value of inclusive communities; (2) To
motivate cities and towns to make a public commitment to building inclusive communities; (3) To provide
support to local officials in focused efforts around affordable housing, race and ethnic equal participation
in community decision-making; (4) To share valuable insights, experiences, and lessons learned among
the participating cities; (5) To recognize, publicize, and celebrate the work of cities and towns that join the
Partnership.
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A3.16.11, A5.3.9
Reviewed by Council & Committees: Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
? Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES: ? Building ? M&O
? Airport ? Finance ? Cemetery ? Mayor
? Hearing Examiner ? Municipal Serv. ? Finance ? Parks
? Human Services ? Planning & CD ? Fire ? Planning
? Park Board ? Public Works ? Legal ? Police
? Planning Comm. ? Other ? Public Works ? Human Resources
? Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: ?Yes ?No
Council Approval: ?Yes ?No Call for Public Hearing
Referred to Until _/_/_
Tabled Until _/_/_
Councilmember: Norman Staff: Ma or Lewis
Meeting Date: May 19, 2008 Item Number: VIII.13.2
AUBURN * MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED
RESOLUTION NO.4 3 4 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
JOIN AND MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES' PARTNERSHIP FOR WORKING
TOWARD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is committed to inclusion as a
fundamental aspect of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn adopted and updated
its Vision for the Future statement in 2000, stating: As a city of regional
significance, proud of its small town heritage as well as the diversity of its
people and neighborhoods, Auburn offers an opportunity for people of all ages
to enjoy life; and
WHEREAS, cities and towns are the best place to make inclusiveness
an everyday priority; and
WHEREAS, local elected officials can and should lead the way forward
in making inclusiveness a priority in America's cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is committed to planning projects of
community engagement that will provide a tangible, successful experience of
community-wide collaboration and problem solving; and
WHEREAS, the. National League of Cities has designed the Partnership
for Working Toward Inclusive Communities to support cities and towns in their
commitment to inclusion; and
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WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an
inclusive community promotes citizen participation and engagement; and
WHEREAS, National League of Cities President James C. Hunt,
councilmember, Clarksburg, West Virginia, has invited local officials to join the
Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and to make a
commitment to building more inclusive communities in their own cities and
towns.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Auburn reaffirms its
commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledges
active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urges all citizens of the City of
Auburn to join together to support this effort.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of
this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force
upon passage and signatures hereon.
Dated and Signed this day of 12008
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
D AS TO FORM:
aniel B. Ned, CitMttorn
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