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Whereas, implementing the local service concepts of the Operational Analysis in conjunction with service reductions will minimize the inconvenience and hardship of Everett residents who use Everett Transit; and Whereas, even with service reductions, implementation of the proposed service modifications based on the Operational Analysis is consistent with the 1994 Growth Management Act City Comprehensive Plan and fall within the scope of activities previously reviewed under the State Environmental Policy Act in the 1994 Everett Transit Comprehensive Plan; and Whereas,the proposed changes have been presented for public comment at a variety of forums as part of Everett Transit's public involvement program; and Whereas,these forums have included the Everett City Council, Everett Transit Coach Operators, six general public meetings, For Everett and the Council of Neighborhoods; and Whereas, a variety of venues were utilized to publicize and maximize the amount of public comment sought on the proposed changes; and Whereas,the result of the public involvement program included the receipt of over 300 written and verbal comments and the attendance of 194 people at the six public meetings; and Whereas, Everett Transit's coach operators were solicited for written comments on the proposed service changes and afforded an opportunity to provide comments at its informational employee meeting; and Whereas,the comments received have resulted in several cost effective modifications to the draft proposed changes presented to City Council on June 5, 1996; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EVERETT CITY COUNCIL: 1) That the financial impact of the E2SSB 5201 and the expected impact of SSB 6656 and HB 2484 have resulted in an unfortunate requirement to reduce public transit service to Everett citizens. 2) That without immediate strategic service modifications, the long term financial impact to Everett Transit could result in more severe service reductions in the future. 3) That the implementation of the local service routing concept contained within the Operational Analysis will help to mitigate the proposed service reductions.