HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2006-10-16 Item 7B - Resolution - Join National League of Cities (NLC) "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities" COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 06-113 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 10/09/06
AGENDA ITEM TITLE A resolution to join the National League of Cities (NLC) "Partnership for Working
Toward Inclusive Communities"
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 10/09/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date 10/16/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date NItg Date
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal P&R Police PW
SPONSOR'S The National League of Cities (NLC) and its members, including the City of Tukwila, believe
SUNili iARY an inclusive community promotes citizen participation and engagement. In Partnership
with NLC, the City of Tukwila reaffirms its commitment to inclusion as a fundamental
aspect of our community by approving the attached Resolution to join NLC "Partnership
for Working Toward Inclusive Communities." This was reviewed and discussed at the
September 9, 2006 Equity and Diversity Commission Meeting.
REVIEWED BY COW Mt CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE: 9/26/06
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve Resolution
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to Committee of the Whole
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MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
10/09/06 Discussed at COW; amendments made per Council discussion; Forward to 10/16/06
Regular meeting for approval.
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__ATTACHMENTS
10/09/06 Information Memo dated 9/21/06
NLC Packet on Partnerships for Working Toward Inclusive Communities
Draft Resolution
Minutes from 9/26/06 Community Affairs Parks Committee
10/16/06 Resolution in final form
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RE- AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION;
AND JOINING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES' PARTNERSHIP
FOR WORKING TOWARD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES IN THEIR
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AS A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF
OUR COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, Tukwila is a diverse community with residents and business people
of many races, cultures, and religions from around the globe; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila residents and business people are diverse in terms of age,
sexual orientation, and physical and mental challenges; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the diversity of its residents and
business people is an important asset; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect
of our community; and
WHEREAS, America's cities and towns are the best places to make inclusiveness
an everyday priority, with their local elected officials leading the way; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive
community promotes equal opportunity, fairness, citizen participation, and citizen
engagement; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has created the "Partnership for Working
Toward Inclusive Communities" to support cities and towns in their commitment to
inclusion; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities President James C. Hunt, a
Councilmember from Clarksburg, West Virginia, has invited local officials to join the
"Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities" in making a commitment to
build more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Tukwila re- affirms its commitment to inclusion as a
fundamental aspect of our community, expressing support of active efforts to achieve
this goal, and urges its residential and business communities to embrace diversity.
Section 2. The City of Tukwila joins the "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive
Communities
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2006.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Dennis Robertson, Council President
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number:
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