HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3059 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, OPPOSING
ANY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY PROPOSAL WHICH DOES NOT
SERVE RENTON.
WHEREAS, the Regional Transit Authority has disclosed three
Phase I discussion options for the Regional Transit Plan dated April
8, 1994; and
WHEREAS, only one of the options has commuter rail service to
Renton in the first phase; and
WHEREAS, commuter rail service was found to be the most cost
effective Phase I alternative for Renton; and
WHEREAS, Renton is the fourth largest employment center in King
County and has over 40, 000 employees traveling to and from the City
every day; and
WHEREAS, the Renton/Tukwila. I-405 corridor is the second
largest employment center in the county; and
WHEREAS, Renton ' s economic vitality requires a strong and
viable regional transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the exclusion of commuter rail in a first phase is
contrary to the economic vitality of the City and does not recognize
that the City is a major employer in the County;
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 .
SECTION II. The City Council fully supports Mayor Earl
Clymer in his efforts to include commuter rail in all options for a
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first phase of the Regional Transit Plan in order to support the
City as a major employer in the region and to support economic
development in the City.
SECTION III. The City Council and the Mayor of Renton oppose
any Regional Transit Authority proposal which does not serve Renton.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 25th day of April , 1994 .
Marilyn etersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 25th day of April , 1994 .
Earl Clymer, MaNr
Approved ,as to form:
Lawr:ence.-J-. - War. n.;. City Attorney
RES. 375:4/19/94 .
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