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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3284 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 3284 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE WASHINGTON WORKFIRST PROGRAM. WHEREAS, WorkFirst is the new ram ro that replaces P g Washington State' s Welfare System and is this state ' s response to Federal welfare reform enacted in August, l996; and WHEREAS, Governor Locke signed legislation creating WorkFirst on April 17, 1997; and- WHEREAS, the Renton Community Service Office of the State Department of Social and Health Services and the Renton Job Service Center of the State Employment Department are working together to implement WorkFirst for Renton ',families; and WHEREAS, WorkFirst is an economic development tool that assists both the business community and they, low income residents; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OFI THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS : SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects . SECTION II. The City Council of the City of Renton gives its full support and assistance to the Renton Community Service Office of the State Department of Social and Health Services and the Renton Job Service Center of the State Employment Security Department to successfully implement WorkFirst. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 3284 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of October, 1997 . Brenda Frits old, Deputy City Clerk Marilyn Petersen, City Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 6th day of October, 1997 . Jess Tanner, Mayor Approved to fo / 7 1( Lawrence J. Warre A City Attorney RES . 612 : 9/30/97 :as . 2