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RESOLUTION NO. 2 7 9 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF AN AMTRAK STATION IN
THE CITY OF AUBURN.
WHEREAS, Auburn has become a regional transportation
center served by major freeways and is well positioned to
serve the South King/North Pierce County area with passenger
rail; and
WHEREAS, the SuperMall of the Great Northwest, Emerald
Downs thoroughbred racetrack, and the Muckleshoot Casino are
potential AMTRAK destinations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is designated to receive
Regional Transit Authority (RTA) commuter rail service and a
regional transit center; and
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
Resolution No. 2799
January 9, 1997
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WHEREAS, the City of Auburn conducted a Commuter Rail
Station Sitin9 Study which designated the City's preferred
location for a rail station and was adopted by the City
Council in Resolution No. 2581 on December 19, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is undertakin9 a study to
update the Auburn Downtown Plan in preparation for
construction of a regional transit center; and
WHEREAS, Auburn wishes to include an AMTRAK station in
such plans and to provide the necessary facilities to
accomplish the location of the station;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
~ The City Council of the City of Auburn
supports inclusion of facilities to support AMTRAK service.
~ The City Council of the City of Auburn
supports resumption of AMTRAK service to Auburn.
Resolution No. 2799
January 9, 1997
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Section 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
out the directives of this legislation.
DATED and SIGNED this 21st day of January, 1997.
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST:
CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
Robin Wohlhueter,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. Reynolds,
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2799
January 9, 1997
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