HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3776CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.3776
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
RATIFYING THE "WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA (WRIA)9
SALMON HABITAT PLAN,MAKING OUR WATERSHED FIT FOR A
KING."
WHEREAS,in March 1999,the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA)Fisheries listed the Puget Sound Chinook salmon evolutionary significant unit as a
threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA);and
WHEREAS,in November 1999,the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
listed the Puget Sound bull trout distinct population segment as a threatened species under the
ESA;and
WHEREAS,significant areas ofthe GreenlDuwamish and Central Puget Sound
Watershed,Water Resource Inventory Area 9,are designated by the federal government as
critical salmon habitat;and
WHEREAS,coordination and cooperation among federal,state,and local agencies,
tribes,businesses,non-governmental organizations,landowners,citizens,and other interests are
essential to plan for and implement a salmon recovery plan;and
WHEREAS,the City ofRenton supports cooperation at the WRIA level to set common
priorities for actions among partners,efficient use of resources and investments,and distribution
ofresponsibility for actions and expenditures;
WHEREAS,17 local governments in WRIA 9 entered into an inter-local agreement in
2001 to jointly fund development ofthe GreenlDuwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed,
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RESOLUTION NO.3776
Water Resource Inventory Area 9 Salmon Habitat Plan,Making our Watershed Fit for a King,
published August 10,2005;and
WHEREAS,the WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan,developed by a steering committee
comprised ofmultiple interests,includes a wide variety of actions that focus on habitat recovery
for Chinook salmon,bull trout,and other salmonids for the next 10 years and prioritizes them to
guide efforts to recover the Green River Chinook salmon population;and
WHEREAS,the WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan is based upon a sound scientific
foundation,and includes an adaptive management approach and funding strategy for
implementation;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTIONH.
The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
The City ofRenton hereby ratifies the GreenlDuwamish and
Central Puget Sound Watershed,Water Resource Inventory Area 9 Salmon Habitat Plan,
Making our Watershed Fit for a King,dated August 2005.This resolution does not obligate the
City ofRenton Council to future appropriations beyond current authority.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL thisl 7th day of o_c_t_o_b_e_r_----',2005.
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this l7th day of __o_c_t_o_b_e_r ----',2005.
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RESOLUTION NO.3776
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