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RESOLUTION NO. 3519
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ON IMPACT
MITIGATION ENTITLED "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN CITY OF RENTON AND WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SHORELINE,
WASHINGTON."
WHEREAS, WSDOT proposes to improve safety features and reduce traffic congestion
at the City of Renton's SR-405/SR-167 interchange, by constructing a flyover structure from the
existing southbound SR-405 off-ramp to the southbound SR-167 on-ramp, and modifying an
existing on-ramp to northbound SR-167; and
WHEREAS, the riparian zone of Rolling Hills Creek is in the vicinity of the SR-405/SR-
167 interchange; and
WHEREAS, the proposed flyover structure will eliminate riparian habitat surrounding
Rolling Hills Creek, which is Critical Habitat for Puget Sound Evolutionarily Significant Unit
Chinook salmon, a species listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act; and
WHEREAS, there is insufficient area to accommodate mitigative riparian planting for
Rolling Hills Creek in the project vicinity or in the WSDOT right-of-way downgradient to
Springbrook Creek; and
WHEREAS, the parties recognize the importance of restoring the riparian vegetation
within the Springbrook Creek basin; and
WHEREAS, an interlocal agreement between WSDOT and Renton has been proposed to
mitigate the impact of planned highway construction on the riparian zone;
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RESOLUTION NO. 3519
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into the
Interlocal Agreement.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 23rd day of July __, 2001.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 23rd day of July , 2001.
Jes®/Tanner, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.857:7/5/01:ma
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