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Resolution No. 1345 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, SETTING A PROCESS AND PLAN
FOR RESIDENTIAL REVITALIZATION.
WHEREAS, Tukwila is a vibrant and unique city with many positive characteristics, and
WHEREAS, citizens, government and business in Tukwila all have an investment in the
City's future, and
WHEREAS, if not addressed, certain elements can lower the quality of life in
neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that crime; substandard housing; inadequate infrastructure
consisting of sewer, water and drainage problems; lack of sidewalks; and poor street lighting
have all been identified as problems that affect the quality of life in a community, and
WHEREAS, a program to revitalize neighborhoods by building on the positive elements
and working to eliminate problems will result in improvements to neighborhoods, and
WHEREAS, the Council, Administration and staff have resolved to work together with
citizens and businesses to develop and implement a program in which both government and
citizens assume responsibility for revitalizing neighborhoods;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council, Administration and staff will work with businesses and residents
together to develop and implement a Residential Revitalization Program plan. Specific elements
in the program plan will include the following:
1. Identification of the problems and strengths which are unique to certain
neighborhoods.
2. Locations and issues on which to focus revitalization efforts.
3. Recognition and encouragement of the positive elements already existing and
working in the community to help neighborhoods achieve revitalization.
4. Short and long term plans and strategies to eliminate identified problems.
5. Plans and strategies to encourage positive aspects of neighborhoods.
6. Plans and financing for short term strategies.
7. Plans and financing for long term strategies.
8. Cross references for other exisiting documents and policies already in place.
9. A City map with neighborhood areas defined.
10. A method of communicating effectively with the public.
REVITLIZ.DOC 3119196
PASSED BY THE CITY CgpNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
regular meeting thereof this day of ,1996.
Pam Carter, Council President
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
(Jane E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVEdA'S O FORM:
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Filed with the City Clerk: c
Passed by the City Council: 3- 9- 6
Resolution Number
REVITLIZ.DOC 3119196