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Resolution No. 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE "CASCADE
AGENDA" CITY PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the population in the Puget Sound region is expected to double in the next
100 years, in addition to the already dramatic growth recently experienced, thereby
significantly impacting the growth of cities and towns, and
WHEREAS, long -term ecosystem health, economic vitality and quality of life are of
critical importance to the citizens of the City, and
WHEREAS, in the face of such growth, the City can maintain and enhance the quality
of life by guiding how and where this growth will occur; and
WHEREAS, The Cascade Agenda is a 100 -year collective vision for the Central Puget
Sound region with the goals of conserving 13 million acres of working farms, forests and
natural areas, and creating vibrant and livable communities, while sustaining a strong
regional economy and
WHEREAS, The Cascade Land Conservancy, recognizing the relationship between
making our communities spectacular enough to attract growth and the conservation of this
region's ecosystems and working lands, has launched the "Cascade Agenda Cities Program"
to help local jurisdictions create complete, compact and connected communities,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City endorses the vision articulated in The Cascade Agenda as beneficial
to the City and the region as a whole.
Section 2. The City shall pursue a partnership with the Cascade Land Conservancy as a
member of the Cascade Agenda Cities Program to advance this vision within the community
Section 3. The City will seek to align policies and programs on community
development, housing, transportation, parks, open space, and sustainability with the
objectives of The Cascade Agenda Cities Program, striving to make the City more complete,
compact and connected.
Section 4. The City shall appoint a staff person to act as the City's primary link with
respect to Cascade Agenda Cities related activities.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this day of ten,' 2009
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED
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Christy O'FIYherty, City Clerk
APPROVED V M BY
Filed with the City Clerk: OT
Passed by the City Council.
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