HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3418 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3418
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE CITY OF
BELLEVUE'S PROPOSED PARTIAL ASSUMPTION OF THE COAL
CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton supports the Growth Management Act provisions and
countywide policies indicating that cities are the preferred utility service providers; and
WHEREAS, individual circumstances must always be considered in determining the optimal
service provider; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bellevue's proposed partial assumption of the Coal Creek Utility
District's water and sewer service area within the Bellevue City limits could result in a substantial
rate increase for water and sewer services for Coal Creek customers residing within the cities of
Renton and Newcastle; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has determined that the proposed partial assumption will
provide no benefit to Renton or Newcastle customers in return for such a rate increase; and
WHEREAS, the Coal Creek Utility District has provided excellent services to its customers
in Newcastle and Renton and these customers strongly prefer to have the Coal Creek Utility District
continue to be their service provider; and
WHEREAS, having the Coal Creek Utility District continue to be the service provider for
Renton and Newcastle citizens appears to be in their best interests,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
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SECTION II. The Mayor and Council President are hereby authorized to write a letter to the
City of Bellevue stating Renton's opposition to Bellevue's proposed partial assumption of the Coal
Creek Utility District.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 1st day of November , 1999.
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arilyn J. 'et,w.n, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 1st day of November , 1999.
Jesse, er, Mayor
Apprgved as to form:
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Lawrence J. Warren,City Attorney
RES.755:10/26/99
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