HomeMy WebLinkAbout4223RESOLUTION N0.4 2 2 3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING
ITS SUPPORT FOR THE REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT DISTRICT
(RTID) "ROADS AND TRANSIT PLAN" NOVEMBER
2007 BALLOT PROPOSITION
WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Investment District (RTID)
Planning Commission recommended a "Blueprint for Progress" for major road
and bridge improvements in the most congested corridors in Snohomish, King
and Piece Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Pierce County Council, Snohomish County Council and
King County Council have all voted to place the RTID "Roads and Transit Plan"
on the November 2007 ballot and the County Executives for all three counties
have signed the ordinance to place the Roads and Transit Plan on the November
6, 2007, ballot; and
WHEREAS, RCW 42.17.130 allows the City to take a position on a ballot
proposal if action is taken at an open meeting, the notice of which included the
title and number of the ballot proposition and if members of the public and
members of the legislative bodies involved are afforded approximately equal
opportunity for the expression of an opposing view; and
WHEREAS, the City has provided the required notice and on August 20,
2007 at an open public meeting, conducted a public hearing to hear from both
proponents and opponents of the Roads and Trans Plan ballot propositions; and
Resolution No. 4223
August 2, 2007
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WHEREAS, the Roads and Transit Plan, if approved by the voters, will
provide millions of dollars of road improvements in and around the City of
Auburn.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Auburn hereby expresses
its support for the Roads and Transit Plan that will appear on the November 6,
2007 ballot and encourages voters to cast their ballot in support of the proposal.
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
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PE ER B. LEWIS
MAYO R
ATTEST:
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Da 'Ile E. Daskam, City Clerk
APP V TO F RM:
niel B. Heid, City Attorney -
Resolution No. 4223
August 2, 2007
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