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A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, in support of the efforts
of the Kent Downtown Partnership to bring
Washington State's Main Street Program "2016
RevitalizeWA Conference" to Kent.
RECITALS
A. As a member of the Washington State Main Street Program,
the Kent Downtown Partnership has collaborated with the City of Kent on a
"main street approach" for the community since 1993.
B. Working together, downtown Kent is made more beautiful by
the placement and maintenance of floral planters and hanging baskets,
seasonal light pole message banners, and by co-hosting litter pickup
events.
C. The Kent Downtown Partnership has played a critical role in
Kent's emergence as a regional destination with the additions of the Kent
Station, ShoWare Event Center, and the new residences at The Platform
and Dwell at Kent Station.
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D. The Kent Downtown Partnership continues to make
remarkable progress in its objective to bring thousands of new visitors into
the historic business district of Kent as the originator of the popular
quarterly Wine Walks and Third Thursday Art Walks and annual holiday
tree lighting at Town Square Plaza, a jewel in the heart of downtown.
E. Celebrating its 125th anniversary of incorporation, the City of
Kent, with support of the Kent Downtown Partnership, honors its history
during Experience Historical Kent, a multi-event weekend held each August
that features special exhibits and bus and walking tours of the city's oldest
homes, businesses, parks and cemeteries.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
5ECTION 1. -The Kent City Council supports the efforts of the Kent
Downtown Partnership and their community partners to bring the "2016
RevitalizeWA Conference" to Kent and pledges support of employee time to
provide walking tours and workshop discussions about the various public-
private partnerships the City has fostered, as well as future plans for the
continued improvement of Kent's historic district.
SECTION 2. -Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its passage.
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PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the
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CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this p.c{?i£ day of
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TO BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
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WASHINOTON
October 20, 2015
Sarah Hansen
Washington Main Street Coordinator
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
1063 S. Capitol Way, Suite 106
Olympia, Washington 98501
Dear Ms. Hansen,
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Suzette Cooke, Mayor
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Fax: 253-856-6700
PHONE: 253-856-5700
I am delighted you are considering our community as the host city for the 2016
RevitalizeWA Conference. On behalf of the City of Kent, we welcome the
opportunity to showcase all Kent has to offer to conference attendees.
Celebrating our 125th anniversary of incorporation, Kent is Washington's sixth
largest city and home to over 125,000 residents. From our roots in agriculture to
being a hub of aero and outer space innovation, we are excited about the immense
progress our community has made towards becoming a regional destination for
residents and businesses alike.
Over the last decade, the addition of the Maleng Regional Justice Center; Kent
Station, a shopping, dining and entertainment destination; Sounder train station;
ShoWare Event Center and the 328 new residences at The Platform and Dwell at
Kent Station have come together to create a downtown hub of activity.
We hope you will join us in Kent and be our guests in learning about how we honor
our past, celebrate our progress and plan for the future. Our community, assisted
by many of our best local businesses, will help make your conference informative,
productive and enjoyable for all involved.
Sincerely"
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