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272 July 22,1992 Roll was called with all councilmen voting•yes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION-INTERIM ANNEXATION POLICY Moved by Councilman Overstreet,seconded by Councilman Campbell to adopt Resolution No. 3649 adopting the Interim Annexation Policy which will be incorporated into the interlocal agreements between Snohomish County and the cities which establish policies and procedures to implement the Growth Management Act. Councilman Overstreet stated that this is an interim policy, a result of several weeks of negotiations, which will he valid through June,1993. Councilman Diamond questioned the County's legal authority regarding the ordinances to stop annexations. Paul Roberts,,PlanninA, said the he felt this interim policy was in response to those ordinances. He further stated that the City of Everett along with Other cities and the private sector have raised the issue that the ordinances may not be consistent with the Growth Management Act; however, we have pointed,out that our interest was to address a policy through Snohomish County, Tomorrow that would answer the questions whether,than contest the ordinances. Councilmin Moser asked if tdis interim policy would be a part of the interlocal agreement (nex)agenda item). Paul responded yes if authorized by Council. The resolution is as follows: WHEREAS, the Growth Management Oct (GMA) RCW 36.70A requires the development of comprehensive plans for Snohomish County and the cities located therein;and WHERERS, the GMA further requires the establishment of "urban growth areas. for those areas within which urban growth and services shall be encouraged and outside of which urban growth and services shall be discouraged;and WHEREAS, the orderly planning for growth and development requires the establishment of boundaries to assure the provision of adequate services and capital financing of necessary facilities;and