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July 10, 2013 Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to adopt Resolution No. 6636, concerning a Joint Resolution of the Everett City Council and Snohomish County Council supporting designation of Paine Field 777x facilities as a project of statewide significance. Mayor Stephanson thanked the City Council. He stated that the timing is important due to deadlines and in terms of the decision that The Boeing Company will make. Mayor Stephanson stated this designation reinforces the expedited process and will help with future interface with the Legislature and will be the first project that the State has undertaken as a project of statewide significance. The Mayor expressed gratitude to County Council Chair Wright and Council Member Sullivan for their partnership in the project. Council Member Affholter expressed his support and thanked Chair Wright and Council Member Sullivan for their attendance and partnership in the project. He stated the resolution sends a strong message of unification between the City of Everett and Snohomish County to The Boeing Company and the aerospace industry of the desire to be a regional leader. Council Member Roberts stated that it is important to note for the record that this resolution is not new policy; it is implementing procedures and policies that the City has already adopted. The resolution allows the City to apply for a status that was created from past work completed by the City and County in developing the southwest Everett industrial area. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Murphy, Gipson, and Stonecipher who were excused. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had no comments. 188