HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3284 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3284
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
SUPPORTING THE WASHINGTON WORKFIRST PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, WorkFirst is the new ram ro that replaces
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Washington State' s Welfare System and is this state ' s response to
Federal welfare reform enacted in August, l996; and
WHEREAS, Governor Locke signed legislation creating
WorkFirst on April 17, 1997; and-
WHEREAS, the Renton Community Service Office of the State
Department of Social and Health Services and the Renton Job
Service Center of the State Employment Department are working
together to implement WorkFirst for Renton ',families; and
WHEREAS, WorkFirst is an economic development tool that
assists both the business community and they, low income residents;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OFI THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and
correct in all respects .
SECTION II. The City Council of the City of Renton gives
its full support and assistance to the Renton Community Service
Office of the State Department of Social and Health Services and
the Renton Job Service Center of the State Employment Security
Department to successfully implement WorkFirst.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3284
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of October, 1997 .
Brenda Frits old, Deputy City Clerk
Marilyn Petersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 6th day of October, 1997 .
Jess Tanner, Mayor
Approved to fo
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Lawrence J. Warre A City Attorney
RES . 612 : 9/30/97 :as .
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