Res 07-506
RESOLUTION NO. .07-506
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING THE
SOUND TRANSIT AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BALLOT PROPOSITION NO.1
REGIONAL ROADS AND TRANSIT SYSTEM
WHEREAS, traffic congestion is ofa great concern to the citizens of Federal Way; and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion is a regional issue not unique to Federal Way; and
WHEREAS, Federal and/or State funding for construction projects designed to alleviate
traffic congestion is quickly becoming more difficult to obtain with fewer dollars; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislatures authorized and respective counties agreed to fund high-
capacity transportation system for Pierce, King and Snohomish Counties; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature created the Regional Transportation Improvement District
("RTID") to address traffic congestion along the regional roads; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature enacted legislation requiring Sound Transit and RTID to
submit one comprehensive ballot title to the voters to determine whether the integral transportation
parts, as a single transportation system, should be funded; and
WHEREAS, the identified projects for the requested funding that directly impact the City of
Federal Way include (1) light rail connecting Federal Way to Seattle, Tacoma, and the Eastside with
possible three stations within the City; (2) $120 million in year of expenditure dollars for rebuilding
ofthe 1-5, SR 18 and SR 161 interchange; and (3) $1.05 billion for extending SR 509 together with
interchange to fully connect with 1-5, and adding auxiliary lanes along 1-5 to S 320th; and
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WHEREAS, the ballot proposition seeks funding for the projects by adding 0.5% sales tax
for the transit system, and 0.1 % sales tax plus 0.8% motor vehicle excise tax for roads;
WHEREAS, the Federal Way City Council recognizes that the proposal is not perfect and
individual members of the Council has personal reservations, but also recognizes that the regional
transportation plan, especially the direct benefit to the City of Federal Way, are good for region's
economic wellbeing and quality of life;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Federal Way City Council supports Proposition No.1 Regional Roads
and Transit System, which will be presented to voters in conjunction with the November 6, 2007,
general election ballot.
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 3. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
ofthis resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by
the Federal Way City Council.
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RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this ,I fflll-. day of /Jdr;k/ ,2007.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
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