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Resolution No. 16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RATIFYING THE GREEN/DUWAMISH AND CENTRAL
PUGET SOUND WATERSHED, WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA
(WRIA -9) SALMON HABITAT PLAN, "MAKING OUR WATERSHED FIT
FOR A KING."
WHEREAS, in March 1999, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
listed the Puget Sound Chinook salmon evolutionary significant unit as a threatened species under
the Endangered Species Act (ESA); and
WHEREAS, in November 1999, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) listed the
Puget Sound bull trout distinct population segment as a threatened species under the ESA; and
WHEREAS, significant areas of the Green /Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed,
Water Resource Inventory Area 9, are designated by the Federal government as critical salmon
habitat; and
WHEREAS, coordination and cooperation among Federal, state, and local agencies, tribes,
businesses, non governmental organizations, landowners, citizens, and other interests are essential to
plan for and implement a salmon recovery plan; and
WHEREAS, the City supports cooperation at the WRIA level to set common priorities for
actions among partners, efficient use of resources and investments, and distribution of responsibility
for actions and expenditures; and
WHEREAS, 17 local governments in WRIA -9 entered into an interlocal agreement in 2001 to
jointly fund development of the Green /Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed, Water
Resource Inventory Area 9 Salmon Habitat Plan, "Making our Watershed Fit for a King, published
August 10, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the WRIA -9 Salmon Habitat Plan, developed by a steering committee comprised of
multiple interests, includes a wide variety of actions that focus on habitat recovery for Chinook
salmon, bull trout, and other salmonids for the next ten years, and prioritizes them to guide efforts to
recover the Green River Chinook salmon population; and
WHEREAS, the WRIA -9 Salmon Habitat Plan is based upon a sound scientific foundation, and
includes an adaptive management approach and funding strategy for implementation;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City hereby ratifies the Green /Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed,
Water Resource Inventory Area 9 Salmon Habitat Plan, "Making our Watershed Fit for a King,
dated August 2005.
Section 2. This resolution does not obligate the City Council to future appropriations beyond
current authority.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this 2, 1 day of V bV QLA_. 2005.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED: f
4�� A9 k�_A_ Pamela Linder, Council President
Jane E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: ,2/•
Office of the City Attorney Resolution Number:
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