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RESOLUTION NO. 4160
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
KING COUNTY ENTITLED "RAPIDRIDE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
AGREEMENT".
WHEREAS, the key elements of bus rapid transit include new, low floor, hybrid diesel-
electric buses; improved frequency of bus service; improved traffic operations; and transit
stations with real time passenger information signs; and
WHEREAS, mutually beneficial contractual arrangements between King County and
other public entities that leverage public funds to provide both new and better bus service to
cities' employers is a key strategy identified in the Transit Now Ordinance approved by King
County voters in the general election on November 7, 2006; and
WHEREAS, King County's bus rapid transit along the Renton corridor is named F Line
RapidRide and the City and King County are interested in advancing the implementation of this
project; and
WHEREAS, the approved King County transit capital program includes funding to
support investments in traffic signal systems and communication necessary to implement F Line
RapidRide; and
WHEREAS, the City and King County have reached agreement on the location and
components ofthe Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Improvements and fiber optic cable
resources; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 4160
WHEREAS, it is necessary to document the roles and responsibilities of the City and King
County regarding the construction and maintenance ofthe F Line RapidRide ITS Improvements;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an
interlocal agreement with King County entitled RapidRide Intelligent Transportation System
Agreement.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of September ^ 2Qn
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 17th day of September , 2012.
Denis Law, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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