HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-19RESOLUTION NO. S0 - I q
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, authorizing the execution of the Peninsula
Regional Transportation Policy Board Interlocal Agreement.
WHEREAS, the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) was
established through an Interlocal Agreement originally executed in 1990 by the counties of Clallam,
Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason; and
WHEREAS, statutory and regulatory updates have occurred since the Interlocal Agreement
was executed.
WHEREAS, the PRTPO has determined it necessary to update the Interlocal Agreement and
to memorialize a clearer operational structure to give voting membership to every public agency
that executes the updated Interlocal Agreement
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has notified the
PRTPO that it will no longer serve as the Lead Planning Agency.
WHEREAS, the PRTPO has continuously operated with the important collaboration of the
following entities for regional transportation planning and the City of Port Angeles wishes to
continue this effort.
• The Counties of Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason;
• The Cities of Bremerton, Forks, Port Angeles, Port Orchard, Port Townsend, Sequim, and
Shelton;
• The Ports of Allyn, Bremerton, Shelton and Port Angeles;
• Clallam Transit, Jefferson Transit Authority, Kitsap Transit and Mason Transit;
• The Jamestown S' Klallam Tribe, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, Hoh, Makah Tribe,
Quileute Nation, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Skokomish Indian Tribe. Squaxin Island Tribe,
and Suquamish; and
• WSDOT — Olympic Region.
WHEREAS, the PRTPO has prepared an Interlocal Agreement and has asked that
participating agencies execute this updated Interlocal Agreement to remain a voting member of the
PRTPO subject to the terms of the Interlocal Agreement.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles wishes to remain a voting member of the PRTPO and
agrees to be bound by the terms of the Interlocal Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles
that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached Interlocal Agreement on
behalf of the City thereby rendering the City as a member of the Peninsula Regional Transportation
Planning Organization.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said Council
held on the 7`h day of May, 2019.
Sissi Bruch, Mayor
ATTEST:
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William E. Bloor, City Attorney