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/1P-a- E77 RESOLUTION No. 561 3 RESOLUTION in Support of Forgotten Creek Enhancement Project WHEREAS, the residents of the Port Gardner Neighborhood have lovingly adopted the ravine known as Forgotten Creek, and more than 200 volunteers have had numerous work parties to remove litter and invasive weeds from the ravine; and WHEREAS,the City of Everett's Office of Neighborhoods has awarded more than$12,000 in matching funds to the Port Gardner Neighborhood for a professionally guided public-design and development plan and geo-technical survey for the Forgotten Creek Enhancement Project; and WHEREAS, the public design process has resulted in a plan for a walking trail and historical and educational interpretive signs for the Forgotten Creek ravine, and the City of Everett's Public Works staff has participated in the development of a plan compatible with utilities usage on the Forgotten Creek site; and WHEREAS, several businesses,professionals and Port Gardner Neighborhood residents have generously donated their time and skills, valued at more than $20,000 in matching dollars, demonstrating community investment in public open spaces such as Forgotten Creek; and WHEREAS, the Starbucks Corporation invests in communities and supports public open spaces such as Forgotten Creek; and WHEREAS, there exists in the community a need for additional financial support for development of this unique natural resource, and the residents of Port Gardner have applied for and are finalists for Starbucks Corporation funding support; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EVERETT CITY COUNCIL that the City of Everett wishes to encourage community involvement and public-private partnerships in the restoration and enhancement of Everett's natural areas for future community use. Passed and approved this 27th day of April 2005. -717 2.4.-.6.4--; .c:rze.,,C Councilperson Introducing Resolution "t1/1.-,60-... /Tzae Council President i ( / 401 / / 1 Mayor ' . Steph: son