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. SPONSOR'S A resolution establishing a partnership between the Tukwila City Council and the Teens for
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ATTACHMENTS
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Informational Memorandum dated 11/5/14
Resolution approving the Charter of Teens for Tukwila
Teens for Tukwila Charter
Minutes from the Community Affairs and Parks Committee meeting of 11/12/14
12/1/14
Final resolution
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City of Tukwila
Washington
Resolution No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AFFIRMING ITS
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND
APPROVING THE TEENS FOR TUKWILA CHARTER.
WHEREAS, young people are valued members of the community and have much
to offer as valuable participants in the work of local government; and
WHEREAS, youth engagement is supported by the City of Tukwila's Strategic Plan,
Goal 2, "A Solid Foundation for all Tukwila Residents;" and
WHEREAS, City leaders desire to foster meaningful opportunities for youth to make
a difference in those areas that are important to them; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's youth are uniquely positioned to offer valuable insight into
the creation of youth-friendly City processes and culture; and
WHEREAS, Teens for Tukwila is an established and effective youth leadership
development group that provides its members with opportunities for learning, advocacy
and public service; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a partnership with Teens for
Tukwila that is founded upon mutual respect and a shared commitment to community
service;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council is dedicated to fostering civic engagement and youth leadership in
Tukwila and approves the Teens for Tukwila Charter as a framework for effective
collaboration.
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk De'Sean Quinn, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel Turpin, City Attorney
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Attachment: Teens for Tukwila — City Council Charter, October 2014
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PARKS & RECREATION
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Teens for Tukwila
City Council Charter
October 2014
Teens for Tukwila is made up of Tukwila residents and high school student established through the
Tukwila Parks and Recreation Department.
Teens for Tukwila's mission is to strengthen our community.
Teens for Tukwila shall:
I. Meet annually with Washington State elected officials at Youth Action Day.
2. Annually give a Year in Review presentation to the City of Tukwila City Council.
3. Participate in community, private, and global projects and partnerships.
4. Perform functions as may be required from partnerships. I.e. World Vision—Youth Em-
powerment Program, Imagine Scholars, and future partners.
5. Be open to Tukwila teens (High School age) who have a passion for their community.
6. Consist of equally ranked members.
7. Determine the content, time, and place of its meetings.
8. Report to the City Council bi-monthly (during the school year) on its activities and recom-
mendations via email and/or in person.
9. Review and change this charter when needed.
10. Bring the concerns of the community to the City Council's attention.
11. Teens for Tukwila would like the City Council to create trainings and/or workshops for the
group to attend in order to gain knowledge of the role of City Council.
12. Have a trial period, during the 2014-2015 school year, before a decision is made to partner
with the City Council long term.
13. Remain known as Teens for Tukwila and represent itself, and make decisions regarding the
group.
14. Work hand-in-hand with the City Council in service to the community.
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