Res 09-569RESOLUTION NO. 09-569
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Federal Way,
Washington, Adopting a Policy Prohibiting Gender Discrimination in
Community Athletics Programs
WHEREAS, in 2009 the State Legislature enacted Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill (ESSB)
5967 prohibiting unfair practices in public athletic programs by barring discrimination on the basis of
sex; and
WHEREAS, ESSB 5967 prohibits gender discrimination in the operation of community
athletics programs, prohibits gender discrimination by a third party receiving a lease or permit from
the City for a community athletic program (e.g. sports field rental), requires the City to adopt a non-
discrimination policy by January 1, 2010, requires the City to assign employees responsible for
compliance, and requires the City to publish and disseminate the policy; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department currently administers
programs, activities and facility allocations in a non-discriminatory manner; and
WHEREAS, the City has not published a policy specifically prohibiting gender
discrimination in our athletic programs; and
WHEREAS, adopting the attached Non-Discrimination in Community Athletics Programs
policy would satisfy the legal requirements of ESSB 5967 and would promote equal access to
community athletic programs by reinforcing current non-discriminatory practices;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDER.AL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The Non-Discrimination in Community Athletics Programs Policy ("Polic}�')
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by this reference is hereby adopted. This Policy is to
be disseminated as required by ESSB 5967 no later than January 1, 2010.
Section 2. Severabilitv. 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. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers of this resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 4. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by
the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 15th day of December, 2009.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MA OR JACK VEY
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ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK, CARO CNE CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 12/8/2009
PASSED BY THE CITY COLTNCIL: 12/15/2009
RESOLUTION NO.: 09-569
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