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RESOLUTION NO. 2 7 7 1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE REVISED PHASE ONE FINAl" PLAN OF THE
REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
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WHEREAS, the City of Auburn serves as home to nearly
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40,000 residents and to such major employers and regional
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destinations as the Boeing Company Fabrication Division,
SuperMal1 of the Great Northwest, Emerald Downs thoroughbred
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racetrack, and the Muckleshoot Casino; and
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WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council supports a balanced and
comprehensive transportation system for all who live in, work
in, or visit the City of Auburn and the Puget Sound region;
and
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WHEREAS, the City of Auburn conducted a Commuter Rail
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18 Station Siting Study which designated the City" s preferred
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location for a commuter rail station and was adopted by the
City Council in Resolution No. 2581 on December 19, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has been a long-time
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through Auburn, as well as in Council Resolution No. 2581
(December 19, 1994), Resolution No. 2632 (April 1B, 1995), and
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Resolution No. 2735 (April 15, 1996); and
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WHEREAS, the Auburn City Council provided input into the
revision of the draft phase one plan through Resolution No.
2735 on April 15, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Regional Transit Authority addressed a
number of the points expressed in Resolution No. 2735 through
revisions to the draft phase one plan; and
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WHEREAS, the revised phase one final plan represents a
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significant effort to provide an equitable and balanced system
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designed to offer transportation alternatives for citizens of
South King County and the entire Puget Sound region;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
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RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
The City Council of the City of Auburn
supports the Regional Transit Authority's Final Phase One Plan
as adopted by the Regional Transit Authority Board on May 31,
1996 .
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Section 2.
The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
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out the directives of this legislation.
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DATED and SIGNED this 3rd day of September, 1996.
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CITY OF AUBURN
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CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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Robin Wohlhueter
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Michael J. Reynolds,
City Attorney
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