HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2006-10-09 Item 5C - Resolution - Support Transit Now Initiative COUNCIL A GENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 06-115 I ORIGL IALAGENDA DA FL: OCTOBER 9, 2006
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Resolution in support of Transit Now.
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Resolution Ordinance Bid Award Public Hearing Other
Mtg Date 10/9/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date 10/16/06 Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date:
SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Le PAR Police PW
SPONSOR'S At the October 2, 2006 Council meeting, there was a presentation on Transit Now. Council
SUMMARY requested a resolution be drafted to show support for Transit Now. Transit Now will
provide additional funding by increasing the sales tax by one -tenth of one percent (0.1
that would dedicated to new and expanded transit service throughout King County.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DAZE: 10/9/06
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Approve resolution.
COMMIIIEE presented to Transportation Committee same night, 10/9/06.
COST IMPACT FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$0.00 $0.00
Fund Source:
Comments:
MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
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10/16/06
MTG. DATE I ATTACHMENTS
10/09/06 1 Information Memo dated October 4, 2006
Resolution Draft
Presented to Transportation Committee same night, 10/09/06
10/16/06
INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Mullet
From: Public Works Director rl
Date: October 4, 2006
Subject: Resolution in Support of Transit Now
ISSUE
City Council requested a resolution in support of Transit Now be drafted for
consideration.
BACKGROUND
At the October 2, 2006 meeting of the City Council, a presentation on the merits of
Transit Now was made. In response, the City Council requested that City Staff draft a
resolution in support of the initiative.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the proposed resolution be forwarded to the Committee of the
Whole for discussion.
DRAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT
FOR THE "TRANSIT NOW" INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, King County Executive Ron Sims has proposed a one -tenth of one
percent increase in the sales tax in King County to support and increase levels of Metro
Transit bus service; and
WHEREAS, to keep up with regional growth, this proposed increase would enable
Metro to expand system -wide bus service by an estimated 15 -20% over the next ten
years; and
WHEREAS, improvements would be made on approximately 35 major Metro bus
routes where ridership is heaviest, and new service would be created in residential
areas of South King County; and
WHEREAS, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system would be implemented in five key
corridors, providing more frequent all-day service, faster trips, more comfortable
vehicles and stations, advanced customer information, and traffic signal priority for
buses; and
WHEREAS, an estimated additional 60,000 new riders would join the current
335,000 riders per day on buses that would arrive more frequently, travel faster, and be
more environmentally friendly; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to provide their support and endorsement of
Executive Sims in his action to improve County -wide transit service;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council strongly supports "Transit Now," and endorses King County
Executive Ron Sims' efforts to improve transit service within King County.
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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