2009/09/09 Council Agenda Packet

A WHEREAS,the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed reuse of the Oswald Army Reserve Center and heard public testimony in a public workshop on February 17, 2009; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission reviewed the Reuse Plan and held a public hearing concerning the Reuse Plan and heard public testimony on June 16, 2009, and recommended that the City Council approve the Reuse Plan; and WHEREAS,the Local Redevelopment Authority for the Oswald ARC conducted a public hearing and adopted a Resolution recommending that the Everett City Council approve the Reuse Plan; and WHEREAS,the City Council finds the following: 1. The proposed reuse plan for the Oswald Army Reserve Center is consistent with the Everett Comprehensive Plan and land use regulations that pertain to the subject property. 2. The proposed reuse plan provides services to homeless individuals and families in the community. 3. The proposed reuse plan promotes the best long term interests of the Everett Community. 4. The process conducted by the City of Everett, acting as the Local Redevelopment Authority for the Oswald ARC has complied with applicable Federal Law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the Reuse Plan for the Oswald Army Reserve Center substantially in the form contained in Exhibit A, and authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Everett and Domestic Violence Services regarding the disposition of the Oswald Army Reserve Center Property substantially in the form contained in Exhibit B. Date Councilmember Introducing Resolution Council President 13