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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND
USE OF THE FORMER TUKWILA GRADE SCHOOL/TUKWILA CITY HALL
BUILDING FOR HERITAGE AND CULTURE TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY
SERVICE, STRENGTHEN CITY TOURISM, AND FOSTER CIVIC PRIDE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes the intrinsic significance of its local
history to the rich legacy of the Duwamish River Valley, and its historic and geographic
prominence in King County and the Puget Sound Region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila owns the building and property at 14475 59th
Avenue South, which housed the Tukwila Grade School from 1920 to 1946, served as
Tukwila City Hall from 1947 to 1978, was utilized as a City Hall Annex from 1978 to 1982
and as a local King County library between 1982 and 2010; and
WHEREAS, the former Tukwila Grade School /Tukwila City Hall building was
entered into the National Register of Historic Places in December 1979; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila seeks to perpetuate its local history, as outlined in the
award - winning history book, "Tukwila -- Community at the Crossroads," which contains
many references to this historic building; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila Historical Society, a local 501(c)(3) organization, proposes to
utilize the former Tukwila Grade School /Tukwila City Hall building to enhance the
historical place our community holds in the Pacific Northwest by collecting, preserving
and displaying collections, artifacts and digital information pertaining to Tukwila's past,
and to be an educational resource for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the proposal outlines a funding mechanism and strategic plan to rename
this historic building the "Tukwila Heritage and Cultural Center," serving the
community with educational displays, events and exhibits relating to heritage, culture
and the arts;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. In order to safeguard the heritage of the City, the Tukwila Historical
Society will use the historic building at 14475 59th Avenue South as their center of
operations to store and display archives and collections. The Tukwila Historical Society
will be allowed to secure funding, grants and private contributions to move forward with
improvements to meet building and fire code requirements. The proposed improvements
may include, but are not limited to, lighting, security, sanitary and other interior
upgrades appropriate for community use. The City will continue to provide utilities and
general maintenance including custodial service and small repairs. Capital improvements
must follow the guidelines of both state and national covenants related to historic
landmarks.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a no -cost lease with the
Tukwila Historical Society for the building located at 14475 59th Avenue South, Tukwila,
Washington, for the purposes and subject to the terms described by Section 1, above, and
in consideration of the benefits to the City and community as expressed by this
resolution, as well as the improvements described herein. The initial term of the lease
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shall be for five (5) years. It is the intent of the City Council that the lease will be
extended for an additional period or periods of time upon successful completion of
necessary improvements and establishment of the proposed heritage and cultural center.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this 'D TH day of 570,rj7e4- , 2010.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS • F!!RM BY:
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Filed with the City Clerk: c '5 -id
Passed by the City Council: CI -�
Resolution Number: 1 n _ 1
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