HomeMy WebLinkAbout2038RESOLUTION NO. 2038
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, expressing the intent to
explore the de-annexation of certain property
currently located within the City of Kent, known as
the "Bridges," in order for the property to be
annexed to the City of Auburn, pursuant to RCW
3s.LO.2L7(2).
RECITALS
A. RCW 35.1O.2t7(2) authorizes the legislative body of a city, on
its own initiative by resolution, to indicate its desire to be annexed to a city
in whole or in part, which annexation shall become effective upon the
adoption of a resolution by the other city concurring in the annexation;
B. The neighborhood known as the "Bridges," (hereinafter
"subject Property") is a community located on Lea Hill that is within the
municipal limits of the City of Kent but is entirely surrounded by the City of
Auburn, The Subject Property is denoted in Exhibit A.
C. Some community members have shown an interest in the de-
annexation of the Subject Property from Kent and annexation of the Subject
property to Auburn consistent with discussions that have occurred between
the cities of Kent and Auburn from 2OL9 to present;
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D. The cities of Auburn and Kent have been working together and
will continue to work collaboratively to ensure that the Bridges infrastructure
meets appropriate regulatory requirements and maintenance standards if
the property is annexed to Auburn;
E. Some portions of the Subject Property remain undeveloped,
which is cause to consider transferring regulatory and infrastructure
authority and responsibility to the City of Auburn given that the Subject
Property is surrounded by Auburn residents;
F. The City Council desires that representatives of the cities of
Kent and Auburn formally explore community interest in de-annexation of
the Subject Property from Kent and annexation to Auburn by asking the
Living at Bridges Homeowners Association, along with other stakeholders,
whether members support annexation of the Subject Property to Auburn,
with the results to be reported to each respective City Council;
G. In connection with such annexation/de-annexation, the cities of
Auburn and Kent hereby commit to coordinate and cooperate with respect
to any issues that affect the cities, along with collaborating on all information
and communication shared with the public;
H. Contemporaneous with the City Council's consideration of this
Resolution, the City of Auburn is considering this same expression of intent
to explore annexation/de-annexation because of the mutual benefits to both
cities and their common infrastructure needs;
I. In the event de-annexation and annexation move forward, the
cities will follow the resolution process set forth in RCW 35.L0.217.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION
SECTION 7. - Recitals Incorporated. The above Recitals are
incorporated into this Resolution and constitute findings of the Kent City
Council.
SECTION 2. - Resolution of Intent The City Council of the City of
Kent directs City staff to explore community interest in the de-annexation of
the Subject Property from Kent and annexation to Auburn, with the results
to be reported to the City Council.
SECTION 3. - Mayor Authority. The Mayor is authorized to implement
such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the
directives of this resolution, including directing appropriate staff to work with
the City of Auburn and other stakeholders in the Subject Property.
SECTION 4, - Severability. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5. - Corrections by City Clerk. Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 6, - Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon its passage,
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DANA RALPH,R
ATTEST:
KIMBERLEY A MOTO, CITY
P AS TO FORM:
HITE, ACTING CITY ATTORNEY
April L9,2022
Date Approved
April L9,2022
Date Adopted
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