HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3352 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3 3 5 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
RELATING TO COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
DESIGNATING THE PORT QUENDALL SITE AS A NOMINATED
AREA FOR THE METROPOLITAN SEATTLE EMPOWERMENT ZONE,
APPROVING THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE FRAMEWORK AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT HUD FOR THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE PROGRAM
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF RENTON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
CITY OF SEATTLE AND METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has
established a federal Empowerment Zone Program; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and Urban.Development has
announced a second round of applications for a federal Empowerment Zone application; and
WHEREAS, under the federal criteria, there is a"developable site" in the City of Renton
eligible for designation; and
WHEREAS, the federal government will provide grant support as well as special
program considerations for communities designated as federal Empowerment Zones; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Seattle and Renton in partnership with Metropolitan King
Countyhave prepared an application, in conjunction with private corporations, nonprofit
organizations and community members, that furthers regional growth management, housing
affordability and economic development activities which will benefit Renton citizens;
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. 3352
SECTION II. The Renton City Council hereby approves the Empowerment Zone
Framework attached to this Resolution as Attachment 1 and incorporated by reference herein.
This Framework forms the basis for the Metropolitan Seattle Empowerment Zone application.
SECTION III. The Port Quendall site, shown on the map attached to this
Resolution as Attachment 2, is designated as a Nominated Area for the Metropolitan Seattle
Empowerment Zone application.
SECTION IV. The Mayor and Administrator of Economic Development,
Neighborhoods and Strategic Planning are hereby authorized to prepare and submit an application
to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in partnership with the City of
Seattle and Metropolitan King County, for designation under the Empowerment Zone Program.
The Mayor and Administrator are further authorized to make, for and on behalf of the City of
Renton, all assurances, certifications and representations required in connection with the
application.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 28t1Ilay of ,Septemberfil1998.
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Marilyn J et n, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this28th day of September 1998.
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Je Tanner, Mayor
App ved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.681:9/17/98
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