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RESOLUTION NO. 5087 A RESOLUTION Authorizing the Temporary Waiver of Everett Transit Fees in Response to the SR 529 Construction WHEREAS,the Washington State Department of Transportation has closed all or part of SR 529 for repairs for approximately forty(40) days; and WHEREAS, many of Everett's streets have become extremely congested as a result of the SR 529 construction closure; and WHEREAS, the City of Everett has the largest employment base in Snohomish County; and WHEREAS, Everett is concerned about the adverse impact this road project has on Everett's citizens and visitors; and WHEREAS, Everett is concerned about the adverse impact this road project has on those conducting business and employed in the City of Everett; and WHEREAS, the Mayor has directed the Everett Police Department to assist in providing increased patrol and personnel to deal with the congestion; and WHERES, in response to this situation, Everett Transit has already redeployed some of its routes, has commenced shuttle service in NE Everett, has added additional buses and has been placing drivers and supervisors on overtime; and WHEREAS, Everett Transit has the capability of quickly responding to transit needs within the City of Everett and for its customers; and WHEREAS, the City of Everett recognizes that waiving the existing transit fare on Everett Transit buses for this interim period of time may encourage residents and visitors to use the bus for their daily commute in order to reduce the number of vehicles on the roadway; and WHEREAS,the City Council has jurisdiction over transit fare policy;