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A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, adopting the City's 2015-
2020 Economic Development Strategic Plan.
RECITALS
A. On October 7, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1656,
adopting the 2003 -2008 Economic Development Strategic Plan.
B. By 2010, the City of Kent achieved many of the goals outlined in the
plan while experiencing significant population growth, as well as structural
changes to its economy, highlighting the need for a new Economic
Development Plan.
C. In 2011, the City Council and Kent staff developed and adopted the
Kent City Council's Strategic Plan -The Vision for 2025, a clear, over-
arching vision for Kent's future that addresses all aspects of City
governance as well as land use, economic development, community
engagements, public health and recreation. The City Council's Strategic
Plan developed and articulated the vision, goals and objectives to guide
growth in Kent and is the foundation for this City of Kent Economic
Development Plan.
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D. In 2012, working with a consultant, Community Attributes Inc., staff
completed Phase I of the Economic Development Plan. Phase I developed a
baseline of economic data and analyzed retail, employment, demographic,
real estate and industry trends. In addition, the document outlined specific
themes, goals and priorities, as informed by these analyses, 16
stakeholder interviews, and a Business Forum involving over 40 Kent
business leaders, City staff, the Mayor, City Council members, and key
community partners.
E. In 2014, City staff and the consultant, Community Attributes Inc.,
completed Phase II of the Economic Development Plan, drawing from and
expanding upon the themes, goals and priorities outlined in Phase I to
articulate a robust playbook of specific strategies and action steps,
supported by case studies and examples from across the country, for
economic growth in Kent.
F. The purpose of the Economic Development Plan for the City of Kent
is to provide a comprehensive playbook of strategies for economic growth
for the next 5 to 10 years.
G. The Economic Development Plan will be used to identify, prioritize,
coordinate, secure funding, and track progress in implementation of
strategies to strengthen and grow Kent's economy.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. -Repealer. Resolution No. 1656, adopting the 2003-
2008 Economic Development Strategic Plan is hereby repealed in its
entirety.
SECTION 2. Adopt. The City Council adopts the 2015 -2020
Economic Development Strategic Plan ("Plan") and the Technical Appendix,
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A." The Plan and the Appendix shall
be filed with the city clerk.
SECTION 3. Savings. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
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. -Corrections bv Citv Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are
authorized to make necessary corrections to this resolution, including the
correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations; or resolution numbering and
section/subsection numbering.
SECTION 6. -Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force immediately upon its passage
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PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, this day of rk,'4l:': u_.S i---, 2014.
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/1 CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this (;?/ --day of
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ATTEST:
BRUBAKER
CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the
;&4·/-/._ / / .~ day of 2014.
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