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RESOLUTION NO. 4122
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
KING COUNTY ENTITLED "INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CLIMATE
COLLABORATION".
WHEREAS, the City and King County are authorized, pursuant to RCW Chapter 39.34, to
enter into an interlocal government cooperative agreement; and
WHEREAS, City residents appreciate and enjoy Renton's unique environmental setting,
as well as its clean waters, land and air; and
WHEREAS, Renton's Comprehensive Plan requires that Renton participate in the
minimizing and eliminating regional ecological issues that may impact Renton residents; and
WHEREAS, Renton's Comprehensive Plan also requires that Renton participate in state
and regional efforts to control the atmospheric pollutants responsible for global climate
change;and
WHEREAS, the Renton City Council adopted the Renton Clean Economy Strategy in April
2011 which includes actions to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions that impact climate
pollution; and
WHEREAS, many cities in King County including Renton have signed the U.S. Conference
of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Issaquah, Tukwila, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Snoqualmie,
Redmond, and Shoreline, wish to work together and with King County to directly respond to
climate change and reduce global and local sources of climate pollution; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 4122
WHEREAS, a partnership amongst local jurisdictions and King County will help achieve
this goal in a way that builds a cleaner, stronger, and more resilient regional economy;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an
interlocal agreement with King County entitled "Interlocal Agreement for Climate
Collaboration".
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of October , 2011.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 17th day of October , 2011.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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