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RESOLUTION Page 2 of 2 E.The “Executive Determination under RCW 35.80A.010 by Mayor Cassie Franklin Regarding the Waits Motel” dated July 6, 2023, a copy of which is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A. In the Executive Determination, Mayor Franklin determined that the Waits Motel constitutes a threat to public health, safety and welfare. F.The Declaration of Everett Police Chief Dan Templeman dated July 5, 2023, is an attachment to the Executive Determination. The Templeman Declaration includes many examples of the Waits Motel as a venue for persons engaging in illegal drug and other criminal activity and as a threat to public health, safety and welfare. The Templeman Declaration also shows that the Waits Motel has been associated with illegal drug activity during the previous twelve months. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Section 1. The “WHEREAS” provisions of this resolution shall constitute findings, determinations, and conclusions of the City Council, which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 2. The City Council has considered the Executive Determination that the Waits Motel constitutes a threat to public health, safety and welfare; the Templeman Declaration that shows, among other things, that the Waits Motel has been associated with illegal drug activity during the previous twelve months; and the comments, if any, from the public regarding this resolution at the regular City Council meeting on July 12, 2023. The City Council hereby declares that the Waits Motel constitutes neighborhood blight and that the acquisition of the Waits Motel is necessary to eliminate neighborhood blight. _________________________________________ Councilmember introducing resolution Passed and approved this 12th day of July, 2023. ______________________________________ Council President Judy Tuohy