HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3476CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3476
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KING COUNTY, THE CITY OF
RENTON AND THE OTHER CITIES WITHIN WATER RESOURCE
INVENTORY AREAS 8 AND 9 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MANAGING,
FUNDING, DEVELOPING, REVIEWING AND APPROVING WRIA-BASED
WATERSHED PLANS FOR SALMON CONSERVATION.
WHEREAS, King County, the City of Renton and the other cities within Water Resource
Inventory Areas 8 and 9 (the "Areas") share jurisdiction over the Areas; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to protect the water resources and habitat quality within the
Areas in response to the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act; and
WHEREAS, the funding, development and approval of a base watershed plan for salmon
conservation for the Areas needs to be accomplished in coordination with all jurisdictions,
stakeholders and the citizens within the Areas; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for preparing WRIA-based watershed plans for salmon
conservation within the Areas is approximately $4,330,000 over a 5-year period and the City of
Renton share of the total cost would be approximately $124,350 over the same 5-year period; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City of Renton's interest to participate in regional efforts with
respect to protecting salmon habitat, water quality and flooding;
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. 3476
SECTION II. The Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into an
interlocal agreement for the watershed basins within Water Resource Inventory Areas 8 and 9 for the
purpose of management, funding, development, reviewing and approval of salmon conservation plans
for Water Resource Inventory Areas 8 and 9.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 13trday of November , 2000.
Marilyn J. Petersen. City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 13trflay of November , 2000.
Jesse Tanner, Mayor
Approved as^o^brm:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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