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Resolution No. I q
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE CITY OF SEATTLE'S PROPOSAL TO
HOST THE 2018 OR 2022 FEDERATION INTERNATIONALE DE
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FIFA) WORLD CUPTM.
WHEREAS, the City of Seattle is one of 27 cities in the United States being
considered by the USA Bid Committee, Inc. to host the 2018 or 2022 Federation
Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World CupTM; and
WHEREAS, Seattle has attracted large, enthusiastic crowds for professional
matches since 1976 when the Seattle Sounders broke Major League Soccer attendance
records and merchandise sales in their first season; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is proud to be the training home for the Seattle
Sounders FC at Starfire Soccer Complex, which is one of the premier soccer training
facilities in the country, and Starfire has been identified as a training site for national
teams should Seattle be selected as a host city; and
WHEREAS, more than 125,000 young people actively compete in soccer matches
around Washington State and the FIFA World CupTM will provide the region with a
unique opportunity to inspire new generations of soccer enthusiasts, while promoting
the region's commitment to recreation and sport; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is one of the most diverse communities in the
nation, with immigrants from countries and regions that strongly support soccer; and
WHEREAS, the United States received an estimated $4 billion in economic benefits
from hosting the 1994 FIFA World CupTM, and should Seattle be selected as a host city,
soccer fans would bring significant additional revenue to Seattle and Tukwila hotels,
restaurants and shops; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's Mayor and City Council desire to work with Seattle on
events and issues that directly impact Tukwila, and the region, and share a common
goal of promoting the region's economic stature, diversity, and economic vitality, which
will be enhanced if Seattle is selected as a host city for the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World
CupTM; and
WHEREAS, the Seattle Host Committee will bring local leaders from government,
international corporations, global marketing campaigns, community development
associations, the hospitality industry, and professional sports franchises together to
ensure Seattle maximizes the economic, cultural, and social benefits of being a FIFA
World CupTM host city, while promoting FIFA's goals of corporate and social
responsibility and environmental awareness; and
WHEREAS, FIFA will determine final host countries for 2018 and 2022 by
December 2010 and, along with the USA Bid Committee, will determine final host cities
five years prior to the event;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City of Tukwila proudly supports the City of Seattle's bid to be a host city for
the 2018 or 2022 FIFA Word CupTM and Seattle's continuing effort to market the region
and the United States as an attractive host for an international soccer tournament.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL O THE CITY OF TUKW LA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of C 2009.
ATTEST/ At JTHENTICATED:
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0 an Hernandez, Council President
Christy O'Flahe ty, CMC, City Cler
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk: 104 q
Passed by the City Council:
*Cof e t Attorney Resolution Number: 1 1179-5
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