HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2133 - In support of improvements at the 116th St. NE/ I-5 InterchangeRESOLUTION NO.dl/33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
IN SUPPORT OF IMPROVEMENTS AT THE 116
TH
STREET NE/I-5 INTERCHANGE
WHEREAS,growth in our area has added many more vehicles to our
roads, and the amount of freight and goods traveling throughout the City of Marysville,
Tulalip Tribes of Washington and Snohomish County has substantially increased over the
last decade; and
WHEREAS,there has been no significant increase in investment to
improve the City of Marysville,Tulalip Tribes of Washington and adjacent Snohomish
County transportation infrastructure during that time frame; and
WHEREAS,cities, tribes and counties lack funding to fix dangerous
intersections and to adequately maintain,preserve and improve city and county streets;
and
WHEREAS,the overpass at I16th Street NE and Interstate 5 is
inadequate and causes delays and backups,increases the frequency of automobile
accidents, and delays emergency vehicles traveling over that overpass and through nearby
intersections;and
WHEREAS,the City's business community,commerce and the City's
resulting economic health and development,is harmed if customers,delivery personnel,
and employees cannot quickly and efficiently access Marysville places of business;and
WHEREAS,development at Quil Ceda Village is a major part of the
local economy which will be hampered without overpass improvements at II6th Street
NE and Interstate 5; and
WHEREAS,the overpass at us"Street NE and Interstate 5 is a project
with substantial economic benefit on all of north Snohomish County, and deserves the
highest priority on Washington State Department of Transportation project lists;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Marysville,Washington,as follows:
I. The City supports efforts to find funding from local, state, federal and
private sources to fund the critical and necessary transportation
improvements for the Marysville area including II6th Street NE and
Interstate 5;
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2. The City urges all elected officials,including the Marysville City Council,
Tulalip Tribes of Washington Council,the Snohomish County Council,
our Washington State Representatives and Senators, and our U.S.
Congressional delegation, to work together to find a way to take the
necessary political and financial steps to fund and construct the overpass
improvements at 116th Street NE and Interstate 5; and
3. The City Council urges all ofthe citizens and businesses in Marysville,
Quil Ceda Village and unincorporated north Snohomish County to find
ways to make the public and our local, state and national leaders aware of
the critical need for the overpass improvements at II6th Street NE and
Interstate 5.
APPROVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Marysville this
day of E~,2005.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
DENNIS KENDALL, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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GRANT K. WEED, City Attorney