HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3810CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.381
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS TO SAVE THE SPIRIT OF
WASHlNGTON DINNER TRAIN.
WHEREAS,the City of Renton supports the efforts of King County Government to
preserve the Eastside rai~corridor,in order to maintain,as part of the pub~ic domain,this va~uab~e
47-mi~e stretch of ~and from Renton to Snohomish;and
WHEREAS,the City supports local businesses that create loca~jobs and bring revenue to
the City and County,and it rea~izes that decisions concerning the corridor may impact the viability
ofJoca~businesses and ~oca~jobs;and
WHEREAS,.transportation issues are paramount to our community;and
WHEREAS,King County Government should exp~ore options to preserve freight rai~
options whi~e expanding the train system;and
WHEREAS,the Puget Sound Regiona~Counci~is embarking on a full study of potentia~
uses for the corridor and is involving all interested stakeholders before committing public money
to develop the uses for the rail corridor;and
WHEREAS,the uses of the corridor must best serve the public interest while remaining
sensitive to the needs of businesses that may be impacted by these policy decisions;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.The above findings are true and correct in aU respects.
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SECTIONIL
RESOLUTION NO.3810
The City of Renton supports "Rails with Trails"as one of the best
options for the Eastside rail corridor;and further supports saving the Spirit of Washington Dinner
Train depot in downtown Renton and its current use of the rails,which includes the two-mile
stretch of tracks beginning at South 4th Street going north to Coulon Park.
SECTIONm.A letter stating the Council's support and this Resolution should be
forwarded to the King County Executive,the members of the King County Council,and the
Puget Sound Regional Council.
PASSED BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL this 15 t h day of M_a-=..y -----',2006.
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 15 t h day of __---=-M::..::la:...cY -",2006.
A.Pppp..rrd.as to form:
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Lawrence 1.Warren,City Attorney
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