HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2522 - Supporting the Tulalip Tribes' Application for Grant Funding for Interchanges on Interstate 5CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
RESOLUTION NO. 2.5 22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE TULALIP TRIBES' APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES
PILOT PROGRAM FOR INTERCHANGES ON INTERSTATE 5.
WHEREAS, the interchanges at 4th Street and 88 th Street on 1-5 experience significant
traffic backups; and
WHEREAS, the backups inconvenience residents and travelers, increase pollution with
slow and stopped traffic, interfere with shipping and supply chains, delay emergency responses
times, and increase the probability of traffic accidents and injuries; and
WHEREAS, these interchanges and road connectivity are also affected by the adjacent
railroad which increases traffic delays and separates the Tulalip Reservation from the City of
Marysville; and
WHEREAS, the federal Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program is intended to restore
community connectivity through redesigning and replacing transportation infrastructure
facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Tulalip Tribes have taken a lead role in redesigning these interchanges
to increase traffic flow, reduce safety issues, and increase connectivity with adjoining
communities including the City of Marysville; and
WHEREAS, the Tulalip Tribes have funded design and secured additional State funds
through Connecting Washington for the project; and
WHEREAS, additional funds are needed to fully fund the project the Tulalip Tribes will
apply for a grant to improve these interchanges through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot
Program; and
WHEREAS, this grant would benefit the Tulalip Tribes, the City of Marysville, adjoining
communities, and interstate travelers utilizing I-5; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its support for the Tulalip Tribes' grant
application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MARYSVILLE that this resolution memorializes the City Council's support of the Tulalip
Tribes' application for funding from the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MARYSVILLE that City staff should forward this resolution and any other relevant
documentation to the appropriate agencies in support of the Tribes' application.
Attest:
ADOPTED by the City Council at an open public meeting this ? .T~ day of s,.,~ ._. , 2022.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Approved as to form:
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