HomeMy WebLinkAbout4958 RESOLUTION NO. 4 9 5 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING ITS
STRONG SUPPORT OF A 2013 TRANSPORTATION
INVESTMENT PACKAGE
WHEREAS, a healthy transportation system is a criticai foundation of our
state and local economies and our qualiiy of life, as well as our global position as
the nation's most trade-dependent state; and
WHEREAS, Washington state's transportation system is suffering from
disrepair, with a backlog of maintenance and preservation needs, and data showing
that without any new investments, more than half the pavement on our state roads
and highways will be in poor wndition by 2023;and
WHEREAS, failing roads and bridges, congested highway corridors, and
bottlenecked interchanges undermine the mobility of vehicles, buses, and freight-
carriers to transport people and goods; and
WHEREAS, the Connecting Washington Task Foroe released a report in
early 2012, identifying $50 billion in unfunded transportation needs and
recommending an investment of$21 billion in state funding during the next 10 years
for maintenance, preservation, and strategic investments; and
WHEREAS, investing in maintaining and upgrading our transportation
system is a positive step the Legislature can take to catalyze construction jobs,
enhance freight mobility for our Ports, and create a pathway for retaining and
growing new jobs for key industry sectors; and
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WHEREAS, through SHB 1954, SHB 1955 and related bills, the 2013
Washington State Legislature is considering a 12-year, $9.5 billion package of
transportation infrastructure investments; and
WHEREAS, this package provides critical funding for key highway corridor
projects tliroughout the state, including The Puget Sound Gateway Project, which
will complete SR-167 and Hwy-509; and
WHEREAS, the transportation package also provides a direct gas tax
distribution that will provide new funding each year for the City of Aubum to
maintain local roadways and arterials and to leverage existing funding; and
WHEREAS, the package also includes local transportation financing options
that cities and counties can submit to their voters for transportation improvements in
their communities; and
WHEREAS, the transportation package additionally invests in grant
programs that are vital for cities and counties, including the Transportation
Investment Board (TIB), the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB),
"Complete Streets," Safe Routes to Schools, and Bicycle-Pedestrian Safety; and
WHEREAS, the package also includes direct funding allocations for other
local transit agencies, including King County Metro and Pierce Transit, that would
otherwise have to make drastic cuts in routes which carry people to work sites and
serve local communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Aubum, Washington, strongly
encourages the Washington State Legislature to enact a balanced transportation
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investment package, in Olympia, during the Special Session to create jobs, relieve
congestion, support our businesses, and maintain our quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby takes an official position in strong
support of a comprehensive transportation investment package, including direct
funding and funding options for local governments.
Section 2. The City Council strongly encourages lawmakers to approve and
enact this package in Olympia. _
Section 3. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation,
including, but not limited to forwarding copies of this Resolution and its message to
our representatives in the state legislature and to others at the State of Washington.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
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Dated and Signed this � `day of , 2013.
ITY OF AUB
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PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATfEST:
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Darnelle E. Daskam, City Clerk
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APPR VED AS TO FORM:
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D iel B. Heid, City Atto ey
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