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RESOLUTION NO. 3459
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE WASHINGTON
CITY AND COUNTY PIPELINE SAFETY CONSORTIUM.
WHEREAS, the Olympic Pipeline, in Bellingham leaked, and a significant explosion
occurred with loss of life and damage to property; and
WHEREAS, concern regarding pipeline safety has been expressed by various cities and
counties; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties located along the Olympic Pipeline corridor have a
common goal of ensuring the safety of their communities; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties are seeking independent third party assessments of the
condition of the Olympic Pipeline and its potential hazards as well as legal analysis of pending
safety legislation at the state and federal level and assistance in developing a model franchise; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties desire a unified voice relating to pipeline safety issues;
and
WHEREAS, the Washington City and County Pipeline Safety Consortium has been
proposed; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to document the terms and conditions under which the
Washington City and County Pipeline Safety Consortium will be formed;
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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RESOLUTION NO. 3459
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement Establishing the Washington City and County Pipeline Safety Consortium.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19th day of June , 2000.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 19th day of June , 2000.
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.794:05/03/2000:as.
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