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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-03Forks Resolution No. 304 Port Angeles Resolution No. 2-03 Sequim Resolution No.2003-03 A Joint Resolution of the Cities within Clallam County Regarding Economic Development WHEREAS, the Cities of Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim want to ensure the eco- nomic vitality of their respective communities and of the County as a whole; WHEREAS, a significant portion of the commercial economic activities occur within the jurisdictions of the cities and their urban growth boundaries; WHEREAS, the Mayors of Forks, Port Angeles, and Sequim have realized that there is significant power in working together on projects that could benefit our individual communities, as well as the county; WHEREAS, the governments of Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim can point to ac- tivities where inter-governmental coordination and support have resulted in successful initiatives such as the Sappho Gap telecommunications project; the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center with its satellite locations across the county; and, Westport shipyards choosing to expand to Port Angeles; WHEREAS, collectively, the cities of Clallam County believe that working together in a coalition regarding issues of interest to the economic well being of the cities is a policy that should be both articulated and promoted within said cities; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City Councils of Forks, Port Angles and Sequim encourage the Mayors of said cities, and their staff, to work together in a coalition fashion on economic is- sues of vital importance to the region; The City Councils of Forks, Port Angeles, and Sequim encourage the Mayors of said cities, and their staff, to work with local, regional, state and federal offi~ cials in those efforts that would bring additional employment opportunities, pri- vate sector investment, and work force development opportunities to the three cities, as well as the rest of Clallam County; The City Councils of Forks, Port Angeles and Sequim recognize that the many successes of the past few years within Clallam County required a team ap- proach involving various entities and organizations each of which contributed time, resources, and support that ensured the success of those projects; The City Councils of these three cities look forward to future successes within our region that are the direct result of continued collaborative approach. Passed by each of the City Councils noted below and executed in three originals (~/~ty of Forks ~ City of Port Angeles City of S. equim Glenn Wiggins Walt Schubert Mayor Mayor Approved with the Authority Granted to the Mayors to Sign This Resolution Artie Anderson Pat Mansfield / ,) ~~flli~ ,~] !~~l~~-~phmitt Bob Kilmer L/i}~ren Erickson Pa~I-I~I~H~ Tim Fletcher ' ard Heaarick xBin_H.uizinga Gary Braun Rod Farquhar Attested and Authenticated to by the City Clerk or City Clerk/Treasurer: R. Daniel Leinan Becky Upt6n Karen Kuznek Approved as to Fora by the City Attorney: Craig Knutson Craig Ritchie Acknowledged and supported by the City Managers of Port Angeles and Sequim: Mike Quinn Bill Elliott Adopted Adopted Adopted January 27, 2003 February 4, 2003 February 107 2003