HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1714 - Support Museum of Flight Vision for a Space Shuttle GalleryCity of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No. C-)1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DECLARING THE MUSEUM OF FLIGHT AREA AN
"ECONOMIC TARGET AREA "; AND SUPPORTING THE MUSEUM'S
VISION FOR A SPACE SHUTTLE GALLERY.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has worked for many years to revitalize the
commercial corridor along Tukwila International Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, some of the census tracts along the Tukwila International Boulevard
Corridor contain high rates of poverty; and
WHEREAS, the Museum of Flight is located at one of the gateways into the
Tukwila International Boulevard Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Museum of Flight plans to construct a new gallery to house a Space
Shuttle, which will attract more visitors and investment to Tukwila and further the
City's goal of revitalizing the Tukwila International Boulevard Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Museum of Flight has a better opportunity to seek funding from
the federal New Markets Tax Credits Program if the museum is located in an area
designated as an "Economic Target Area ";
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Museum of Flight exists within an area of Tukwila that has been
declared an "Economic Target Area" with the intention of lifting this part of the
community to the level of neighboring areas. This will be done in partnership with the
business community located within the area, including the Museum of Flight.
Section 2. The City congratulates the Museum of Flight on its vision for the Space
Shuttle Gallery and expresses its enthusiastic support.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a Council Meeting thereof this / 074 day of r)i a j , 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
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Christy O'Fla erty, CMC, City erk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Attorney
W:\ Word Processing \Resolutions \Museum of Flight.docx
5/5/2010
Dennis Robertson, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk: 0
Passed by the City Council: 5 _10-/O
Resolution Number: 1 r7 I V
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