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and that municipalities comparable to Everett have fleet maintenance combined with public works operations. P. The study included the preparation of a state environmental policy act (SEPA) non-project checklist to analyze the environmental impacts of the site selection study. Q. The non-project SEPA checklist material and public comment resulted in the issuance of a Determination of Non-Significance by the City of Everett Planning Department on December 28, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT: Section 1: The Public Works Site Area Selection Study is accepted. Section 2: Acceptance of the study provides the policy guidance for city staff to develop the EPIC site as the preferred site location. a. Begin pre-design activities to further evaluate the feasibility and resilience of the EPIC site. b. Based upon resource availability, begin the site development process as soon as possible given that development will likely be take a minimum of four years to complete and that construction cost increases on a percentage basis typically exceed consumer price increases. Section 3: Simultaneously with development of the EPIC site, pursue the Cedar-Smith site area or Cedar 2.0 as a backup option to minimize delays in case the EPIC site cannot be developed. a. Based upon the future policy decisions regarding the provision of local transit service by Everett Transit, ensure continued coordination to allow any of Everett Transit's properties, should they become available to remain viable as a potential parcel for use by public works. b. Identify a Cedar-Smith land acquisition strategy for the remaining site area, including opportunities to acquire land if appropriate opportunities become available. 44h '4 N Councilmember Introducing Resolution E RESOLUTION Page 3 of 4