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. r2 Y "4'e^ail' - C �+"• RESOLUTION NO. 5841 WHEREAS, The National League of Cities representing the largest number of cities since 1924, developed the Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Steering committee. This committee supports federal policies for economic development that include comprehensive community investment programs that strengthen the quality of life for all and foster social and economic growth. These investments must direct sufficient attention to improved economic development, transportation needs, physical infrastructure, social development,job training, and educational and workforce development; and WHEREAS, The National League of Cities Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (F.A.I.R.) Steering Committee believes federal policies should not undermine activities such as franchising, tax classification zoning, issuing permits, license, and local code development which are fundamental responsibilities of local government which should not diminish the ability of local elected officials to respond to the economic needs at the local level, especially during times of economic down time and programs to poverty reduction; and WHEREAS, state and local governments use a variety of tools to encourage and promote economic development and job creation within their boundaries for the benefit of their citizens, are best positioned to weigh the impact of outcomes and are held directly accountable for those outcomes; and WHEREAS, The 40 members of the National League of Cities Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Steering committee will be able to witness first hand what is now being called the "Riverfront District,"the largest economic development tract in the city of Everett's history, as well the Waterfront. Both developments have required a significant level of intergovernmental coordination which includes Washington State Department of Transportation, Port of Everett, the Tulalip Tribes, Snohomish County and the United States Government. They will also witness state of the art technology such as Naval Station Everett, the 2"d largest employer in Snohomish County, Everett Station which houses WorkSource, WorkForce, The University Consortium, Amtrak, Greyhound, Northwest Trailways, QuickShuttle, Sound Transit and Community Transit; and WHEREAS, the city of Everett and the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce shall make available to this body of individuals the various businesses of the city of Everett through patronage of our local retail establishments NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR RAY STEPHANSON that the city of Everett wishes to showcase these collaborative efforts by desi• -• .• am.. ‘,,t not to exceed $12,000.00 to host the Spring 2007 Finance, Administration and Inter..'- nmenty31 Re .tion Steering committee. Such funds shall be raised to include both call • ntribu •. F I Council member introducing Resolution -- Ron Gipson, Council member PASSED AND APPROVED this 29th day of November, 2006 Ra son" Ay Bre Stonecip e Council Prekident 1 resale IMP Mark Olson, Council Vice President ul Roberts, Council n4rntr , / - --- Arran Hatloe, Council member Drew Nielsen, Council member /p ;l4 --)s/1/\. 71- Bob Overstreet, Council member