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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1744 - Support Ballot Measure Authorizing the Formation of Tukwila Metropolitan Park DistrictCity of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. j uf Lj 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, recreation, and public safety 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 W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Pool Park District - Supporting Ballot Measure final 6 -15 -11 KM:bjs Page 1 of 2 WHEREAS, in addition to all the benefits previously mentioned, the City Council believes the availability of and accessibility to swimming lessons offers a basic life - safety skill, especially for children, in the Tukwila community, which is surrounded by rivers, streams and other open bodies of water; and 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 educational opportunities for and accessibility to classes that teach aquatics safety and basic swimming; 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 Q© day of w,A)e , 2011. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: C/V? Chris ty O'y, CMC, City CI'rk APPROVED AS T ORM BY: Shel torney Allan Ekbe Council reside Filed with the City Clerk: - -/ ) Passed by the City Council: Resolution Number: ) "1 W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Pool Park District - Supporting Ballot Measure final 6 -15 -11 KM:bjs Page 2 of 2