2004/07/14 Council Agenda Packet

8 remedied or prevented; and that to the extent feasible savable blighted areas should be rehabilitated through voluntary action and the regulatory process;" and WHEREAS,the Community Renewal Law requires a municipality to adopt an ordinance or resolution finding that a blighted area exists and that its rehabilitation or redevelopment is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety,morals, or welfare of the residents of such municipality. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT Section 1: In light of the foregoing facts, adopted herein by reference, the City finds that: (a)the Residential Area next to the Former Asarco Smelter(shown on Exhibit A to this resolution), in its present condition, is a "blighted area" under RCW 35.81.050; and (b)the rehabilitation, redevelopment, of a combination thereof, of such area is necessary in the interest of the public health,safety,morals,or welfare of the residents of the City of Everett. Section 2: The City of Everett reserves the right to determine at any time that a blighted area no longer exists; provided that: (a) such determination shall not prevent the implementation of any approved community renewal plan or project for the blighted area, as may be modified from time-to-time, and (b)if the City has authorized its powers under the Community Renewal Law to be exercised by a community renewal agency, the City has consulted in advance with such agency in order to avoid any adverse effects on the accomplishment of an applicable community renewal plan or project by removing such designation. Councilperson Introducing Resolution PASSED and APPROVED this , day of , 2004. Council President Exhibit A: Map of"Residential Area next to the Former Asarco Smelter"(2 sheets) EHA City blight resolution.doc 69 Page 3 of 3