HomeMy WebLinkAbout3256 RESOLUTION NO. 3256
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO PURSUE
DISCUSSIONS WITH REGARD TO BECOMING FINANCIAL PARTNERS TO
CONSTRUCT AN AUBURN COMMUNITY CENTER/YMCA.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, IN A
REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREBY RESOLVES THAT:
WHEREAS, the Auburn Valley branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle has
provided services and programming to the Aubum community since 1962 and is
committed to continued and expanded services and programming for citizens of Auburn
and the surrounding areas;
WHEREAS, the Auburn Valley branch of the YMCA of Greater Seattle has
identified critical needs in the Auburn valley community through a Community Leaders
Survey that uniquely meets the program objectives and operating principles of the
YMCA;
WHEREAS, both the City of Auburn and the Auburn Branch of the YMCA of
Greater Seattle desire to build a center to meet additional needs of Auburn residents for
health and wellness, indoor recreation, and youth programs;
WHEREAS, the YMCA of Greater Seattle is in a unique position to provide
partial capital funding toward an expanded facility to serve as a YMCA/City of Aubum
community center;
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WHEREAS, the YMCA of Greater Seattle is in a unique position to operate and
maintain a facility that would meet additional needs of the citizens of Auburn for health
and wellness, indoor recreation, and youth programs;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVE THAT:
Section 1. The City of Auburn will actively pursue discussions with regard
to becoming financial partners with the Auburn Valley Branch of the YMCA of Greater
Seattle to construct an Auburn Community Center/YMCA to be operated and
maintained by the YMCA.
Section 2. The City of Aubum's financial participation is contingent on the
resolution of current financial commitments and the availability of adequate reserves or
bonding capacity.
Section 3. The City of Auburn will endeavor to make a final decision on
fiscal and organizational agreements by December 31, 2000.
Section 4. The City of Auburn shall designate staff to work with YMCA
staff to prepare an agreement for this partnership.
Section 5. The City of Auburn and the Auburn Branch of the YMCA of
Greater Seattle agree that the desired date that the agreement will be approved by both
parties is before December 31, 2000.
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Section 6. 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 _r2l
7 day of August, 2000.
CITY OF AUBURN
CHARLES A. BOOTH
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michael J. Reynolds,
City Attorney
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