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RESOLUTION NO. 3747
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING COUNCIL SUPPORT
FOR THE AUBURN ENVIRONMENTAL PARK PROJECT TO BE
LOCATED IN THE WEST-CENTRAL PORTION OF THE CITY
WITHIN THE AREA NORTH OF WEST MAIN STREET AND
SOUTH OF 15TH STREET NORTHWEST BETWEEN STATE
ROUTE 167 AND THE INTERURBAN TRAIL
WHEREAS, the area north of West Main Street and south of 15th Street
NW between SR 167 and the Interurban Trail includes several large
undeveloped parcels containing wetlands connected with Mill Creek; and
WHEREAS, this area offers the potential to create a unified large open
space complex in the heart of a City and adjacent to a major highway and
recreational trail; and
WHEREAS, this open space complex has been commonly referred to as
the Auburn Environmental Park; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn Environmental Park provides multiple
opportunities for public benefit including improved water quality, stormwater
management, enhanced wetland and wildlife habitat, visual enhancement,
improved ~ctive and passive recreational and public education; and
WHEREAS, the Auburn Environmental Park effort provides opportunities
for broad public involvement and strengthening of the community; and
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WHEREAS, implementation of the Auburn Environmental Park is
consistent with the vision for the City set forth by the City Council;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Auburn hereby affirms its
support for the Auburn Environmental Park and its objectives.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to direct staff to initiate
studies, property acquisition, solicit public and agency support, pursue grant
and private financing mechanisms as may be appropriate and obtain necessary
permits. The Mayor will also keep the Council informed as to progress towards
creating the Auburn Environmental Park and bring forward funding requests.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon
passage and signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED this 2-~~ay of August, 2004.
CITY OF AUBURN
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PETER B. LEWIS, A YOR
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ATTEST:
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Damèlle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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