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CIT Y 0 F MAR Y S V ILL E
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO.ISli
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE HONORING
RITA MATHENY,MAYOR.
WHEREAS,Rita Matheny served the city of Marysville as
an elected member of the city Council from January 1982 to
December,1987,and as the Mayor of the city from January 1988
through December 1991;and
WHEREAS,the city gratefully acknowledges the benefits
which it has received from Mayor Matheny's dedication to public
service,and desires to memorialize Mayor Matheny's
accomplishments by means of this Resolution;NOW,THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON,
hereby commends and honors Rita Matheny for the following
outstanding achievements during her term of office:
1.Public Safety.Support and encouragement of the
efforts of the Police and Fire Chiefs in building
professionally-qualified,competent and efficient departments.
The growth in the Police Department during Mayor Matheny's term
of office includes the addition of Detective and Narcotics
Divisions.A full time DARE Officer has also been added to
educate elementary and middle school children.Seniors Against
Crime has also been a major addition to this department.
The Fire Department has made major strides the 24-hour watch
program and EMT's on each shift.The recent merger with Snohomish
County Fire Protection District #12 will benefit all the citizens
in the Marysville area.
2.Public Facilities.Remodel of the Lloyd Taubeneck
Building,City Hall space reorganization,and a new Park and
Recreation Facility.
3.Park &Recreation.Major additions to the Park and
Recreation programs for the city include summer recreation
programs,petting zoo,and Merrysville for the Holidays.
Marysville has been successful in negotiating an Interlocal
Agreement with the Marysville School District for use of
recreational facilities.A 31 acre extension has been added to
Jennings Memorial Park and a neighborhood park has been located
at the corner of 64th Street N.E.&67th Avenue N.E.
4.Public Streets and utilities.with the formation of
the Mayor's Traffic Advisory committee major plans have been made
to improve traffic congestion within the Marysville Area.
Coordination between the Tulalip Tribes of Washington and the
Washington State Department of Transportation have guaranteed the
funding for an I-5 Interchange at 88th Street N.E.
The Wastewater Treatment Facility is currently in Phase I
construction following a self imposed moratorium when the plant
was no longer in compliance with State and Federal regUlations.
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The successful negotiation of a settlement to the disputes with
the Snohomish County PUD and Aldrich,et.aI,which cleared the
way for construction of a major water transmission main from
Everett to Marysville.
5.Regional Programs.Development of regional consensus
regarding public water supply and distribution,and establishment
of a Joint Operating Agreement between the Tulalip Tribes of
Washington and Snohomish County PUD.
Established monthly meetings for Snohomish County city Mayors for
the discussion and coordination of issues and programs of concern
to Snohomish County municipalities.
Regional recognition has also been gained by Mayor Matheny's
involvement in Community Transit,Puget Sound Council of
Governments,Snohomish County Economic Development Council,and
Marysville-Tulalip Visitors Information Center.
6.Financial Stability.Throughout a period of
increasing pressure on public finances,the city has maintained
sound fiscal policies which have resulted in financial stability.
This is an important legacy which Mayor Matheny is leaving to
help the city face the challenges of the future.
PASSED by the CITY COUNCIL this 9th day of December,
1991.
THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
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Attest:Approved as to Form:
Grant Weed,City Attorney