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1 RESOLUTION No. 5760 A Resolution concerning the Everett Regional Arts Center and the leasing of the Hoyt Garage property at 2919 Hoyt Ave. in Everett to Artspace Projects, Inc., for art exhibit and gallery space in conjunction with affordable live-work units for artists and their families, space for an arts education center and local arts organizations. WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1471-88, the City of Everett recognizes its responsibility to foster culture and the arts and its interest in the viable development of its artists and craftspersons. Ordinance No. 1471-88 declared it to be a policy of the City that where possible, appropriations will be made for the development of arts and culture in the City; and WHEREAS,painters, sculptors, craftspersons, dancers and other artists who require an abundance of well-lit space in which to work have had difficulty finding and retaining affordable space in Everett. The very presence of artists in a neighborhood often acts as a catalyst, setting in motion a process of neighborhood revitalization. For example, in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood, Artspace Projects, Inc. developed and built the Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts, which includes 50 affordable live-work units, art galleries and space for local arts organizations. Since Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts opened its doors in June 2004, it has been a key in the revitalization of Pioneer Square's arts district,helping to create a critical mass of people and businesses drawn to the synergy of artists at work, interacting with each other, showing their work and creating recreational opportunities for the community such as artwalks; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature passed ESHB 2984, which becomes effective in June 2006. This Session Law encourages cities to provide incentives for developers to provide affordable housing for renter and owner occupancy and underscores that a city is fulfilling a governmental purpose when it offers incentives for developers to provide affordable housing; and WHEREAS, the City has legislative authority, pursuant to RCW 35.22.300 and RCW 35.22.302, to lease City-owned land for an art museum for such term and upon such conditions as may be deemed proper by the City. The City Council finds that the concept of an art museum includes, but is not limited to, exhibition and gallery space, work studio space, arts education facilities and projects, space for local arts organizations, and also includes adjunct facilities such as dining and gathering places and affordable live-work units for artists and their families; and WHEREAS, the Hoyt Garage property(at 2919 Hoyt Ave. in Everett and hereafter referred to as "the Property")was originally acquired by the City in connection with the purchase of the Wall Street Building for City Hall. The structure is substantially physically depreciated and in need of structural repair 1