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ITEM INFORMATION
CAS NUMBER: 11-062 I ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: JUNE 13, 2011
AGP.ND, 1'1- 'M TITLE Draft Resolution expressing support for the August 16, 2011 ballot measure to form
a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District.
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SPONSOR'S Staff has prepared a DRAFT resolution in support of the August 16, 2011 ballot measure to
SUMMARY form a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District. This resolution was prepared per the
request of the City Council at the April 18 Regular City Council meeting.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING ITS COLLECTIVE
POSITION SUPPORTING A BALLOT MEASURE AUTHORIZING
THE FORMATION OF THE TUKWILA POOL METROPOLITAN
PARK DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, a ballot measure authorizing the formation of the Tukwila Pool
Metropolitan Park District will be on the August 16, 2011, primary election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council requested the King County Elections Director
place the above measure on the primary election ballot by way of City of Tukwila
Resolution No. 1738; and
WHEREAS, the express purpose of forming the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park
District is to generate funds for acquisitions, maintenance, operation and capital
improvements for the pool facility located within the boundaries of the City of Tukwila;
and
WHEREAS, without a Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District, the current Tukwila
City Pool will be forced to cease operations in September 2011, as the City no longer
has the resources to manage, maintain and operate a pool; and
WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council collectively believes the Tukwila City Pool
provides a benefit to Tukwila and surrounding communities as a multigenerational
facility that offers health and recreation benefits to all ages and enhances the quality of
life; and
WHEREAS, swimming and other aquatic exercises provide health benefits such as
cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and weight management; and
the low impact nature of swimming related activities also results in very little risk of
injury, is accessible to all age and weight groups as well as all skill and fitness levels,
and is shown to reduce stress and leave the participant feeling relaxed and refreshed,
and
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WHEREAS, the Tukwila City Council believes that ceasing operation of the Tukwila
City Pool will adversely affect the well -being of all current and future aquatic facility
users, as well as reduce the opportunity to teach swimming as a life- saving skill;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The Tukwila City Council, by majority vote, hereby expresses support of the
formation of the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of 2011.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk Allan Ekberg, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
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Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
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