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IL C: L�Ir ifif �" i ` f \ {i�� !it f :\ <br /> l� , ��[iL o r <br /> 1 <br /> PROJECT TITLE: <br /> A RESOLUTION urging the Consent COUNCIL BILL# <br /> U.S. Department of Defense X Action Originating Department <br /> to select The Boeing First Reading Contact Person <br /> Company to build the next Second Reading Phone Number <br /> mid-air refueling tanker _ Third Reading FOR AGENDA OF • <br /> Public Hearing <br /> . Initialed by: <br /> Department Head <br /> CAA A <br /> •Council President it <br /> Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s)Approval <br /> None Resolution City Council and <br /> Administration <br /> Amount Budgeted 0 <br /> Expenditure Required 0 Account Number(s): <br /> Budget Remaining 0 <br /> Additional Required 0 <br /> DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: <br /> The United States Department of Defense has begun the process to procure the Air Force's next <br /> mid-air refueling tanker. This contract could be worth $35 billion, and The Boeing Company's <br /> tanker could create as many as 12,000 jobs in Washington State over the life of the contract. <br /> Boeing has a history of producing successful tankers and will build the new tankers in Everett with <br /> a highly skilled workforce. The City values these jobs and will work to ensure Washington and the <br /> Puget Sound region remains the best place to design, build, and market commercial airplanes. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Adopt Resolution urging the U.S. Department of Defense to select The Boeing Company to build <br /> the next mid-air refueling tanker. <br /> C:\Documents and Settings\DWilliam\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fileslorent.Outlook\PLG9GKOG\Council Agenda Cover Sheet Boeing Tanker.doc <br />