HomeMy WebLinkAbout5076 RESOLUTION NO. 5 0 7 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON SUPPORTING A NEW FUNDED
FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS„transportation is fundamental to the vitality and strength of the City
of Auburn and the State of Washington, its cities and neighborhoods, its economy and
public safety; and
WHEREAS, the transportation infrastructure is underfunded and in many ways
inadequate to facilitate economic growth, businesses' distribution needs, downtown
revitalization, and future population trends; and
WHEREAS, key projects including but not limited to the Auburn Way South
(State Route [SR] 164) Corridor Improvements Plan, SR-167 / SR-18 Interchange
Completion, SR-167 to SR-164 Bypass Road and Interchange, and Stewart Rd / 8th
Street S.E. Road Widening, remain incomplete, despite widespread support and
decades of study, due to inadequate available funding; and
WHEREAS, public transportation continues to gain riders yet suffers from a
shortfall in funding; and
WHEREAS, public transportation and other alternatives help alleviate traffic,
minimize pollution and accommodate under served and environmentally aware
residents; and
WHEREAS, road, highway, transit and bridge improvements have traditionally
enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress; and
WHEREAS, federal transportation programs expire on September 30, 2014 and
federal funding may run out before that time; and
WHEREAS, the federal tax on gasoline has not been raised since 1993; and
WHEREAS, the US Department of Transportation has warned states that funding
for projects will cease.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The uncertainty by Congress in not approving federal
transportation funding will cause projects to be delayed, result in the loss of economic
activity and hurt business mobility and threaten economies. In order to improve the
economy and quality of life in the City of Auburn and to better ensure the safety of our
citizens, the City of Auburn does hereby endorse and support federal efforts to pass a
bipartisan, long term funding program for transportation.
Section 2. Request of the United States Congress. That Congress move
quickly on a long-term program for highway, bridge, and transit that provides local
officials a voice in selecting the projects that encourage economic vitality, strengthen
neighborhoods and public safety.
Section 3. Implementation. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to take
necessary steps and actions to communicate the City's position on this matter to the
United States Congressional delegation, the Governor's Office, other local, regional
state and federal officials, the National League of Cities and the citizens of Auburn.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon
passage and signatures hereon.
SIGNED and DATED this -- day of &4 � , 2014.
CITY OF A BURN
VIN A
ANCY B K S, Mayor
ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
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APPRO AS TO FORM:
aniel B. Held, City Attorney
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