HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2090 - Confirming its commitment to work with the City of Arlington in developing regional solutions to transportation issues while still allowing each jurisCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
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RESOLUTION NO..z:.tJ ~T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
CONFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO WORK
WITH THE CITY OF ARLINGTON IN DEVELOPING
REGIONAL SOLUTIONS TO TRANSPORTATION
ISSUES WHILE STILL ALLOWING EACH JURISDICTION TO
CONTINUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Marysville and the City of Arlington each have
interest in economic development;and
WHEREAS,it is prudent and good business sense to partner with the city
of Arlington for the purpose of addressing transportation issues facing both
jurisdications while still allowing economic development;and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Marysville and the State of
Washington, through the initiative process, have communicated the need for
governmental entities to think "outside the box"and develop partnerships that
benefit its taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the
citizens to allow economic development in the City while exploring joint ventures
with the City of Arlington to address issues relating to transportation;NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City elected officials and staff shall continue meeting to explore
issues relating to transportation.
2.Jointly the Cities of Arlington and Marysville shall work together to
explore funding opportunities for projects such as the 172
nd
Interchange project which will alleviate traffic congestion within each
jurisdication and continue to ensure economic development within our
communities.
3. The City of Marysville agrees to pledge cooperation on economic
development projects within the City of Arlington on the basis of traffic
concurrency issues and to work together on mitigation issues relating
to specific projects.
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Resolution No.2.081
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PAS~y the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this :J'f~
day of N\.;,2003.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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