HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2004-10-04 Item 7E - Resolution - Support National Commitment to Achieve the American Dream COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 04-137 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 9/27/04
AGENDA PrEM TIME Draft resolution supporting the national committment toward achieving access
toward attaining the American dream
CATEGORY Discussion Motion Z Resolution Ordinance Bid Atvard Public Healing Other
Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date 9/27704 Mtg Dale Mtg Date Mtg Date Mtg Date
I SPONSOR Council Mayor Adm Svcs DCD Finance Fire Legal PzMt Police PW/
SPONSOR'S This effort is being Jed by the National League of Cities, which is convening a national
SUMMARY roundtable september 28"' to discuss what cities can do to support this effort. If Tukwila
would like to join that effort, this resolution is a start. This has not gone to Committee,
and can be recommended to the October 4 meeting for adoption if approved.
REVIEWED BY COW Mtg. El CA &P Cmte F &S Cmte Transportation Cmte
Utilities Cmte Arts Comm. Parks Comm. Planning Comm.
DATE:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Recommend adoption of resolution at October 4 Regular Meeting
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EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
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1 MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
I 9/27/04 Discussed at COW; consensus existed to forward item to 10/4/04 mtg. for action
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9/27/04 National League of Cities letter explaining American Dream Campaign 1
9/27/04 Draft resolution 1
10/4/04 Resolution (final format)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL COMMITMENT
TOWARD ACHIEVING ACCESS FOR ALL IN ATTAINING THE
AMERICAN DREAM.
WHEREAS, the American dream involves principles of fairness, opportunity, and
a chance to succeed in reaching economic and social goals; and
^s WHEREAS, cities like Tukwila are on the front line in providing jobs and
lfS opportunities for all people to work toward achieving the American dream; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities is spearheading a goal of uniting a broad
spectrum of American cities in pledging to deliver opportunities for achieving the
American dream; and
WHEREAS, a National League of Cities' survey has shown that two- thirds of
Americans believe the dream is becoming harder to achieve, especially for young
families; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila will join the national commitment required to ensure access
q for all to the American dream;
k NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City of Tukwila, Washington, supports delivering services to ensure a good
quality of life and an opportunity for success for all its citizens, and joins the National
League of Cites in working to build an inclusive community that can offer public
education, affordable housing, and opportunities for job skill training to ensure that
d success.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2004.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
f s Jim Haggerton, 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: