HomeMy WebLinkAbout1662 RESOLUTION N0. 1662
A Resolution supporting the Puget Sound Council of
Governments, and declaring the intent of the Bremer-
ton City Council to work cooperatively with other
jurisdictions in the Central Puget Sound region to
ensure sound and orderly regional plaming.
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the City of Bremerton recognize that
the welfare of Bremerton and its citizens is positively affected by sound and
orderly physical development of the region which is sensitive to economic,
environmental and social needs; and
WHEREAS, such orderly development requires that local governments
work together to prepare, update, and implement comprehensive regional develop-
ment plans in order to minimize overlapping governmental functions and enhance
the efficiency of governmental services; and
WHEREAS, the need exists to direct growth and change to:
a) Make use of our existing public investments in transpoFta-
tion, utilities, parks, and other facilities;
b) Protect against costly urban sprawl;
c) Provide a consistent basis for capital investment functional
planning;
d) Address problems of pollution, environmental degradation,
and loss of natural resources on an areawide basis;
e) Address employment, decent housing, and public service
needs;
f) Coordinate activities of all branches of Federal and local
goverrments; and
WHEREAS, the Puget Sound Council of Governments provides elected
officials with consistent base line information for responsible planning and
programming, such
a) Analysis and forecasts of economic activity, developmental
patterns and social trends;
b) Analysis of opportunities for safe, efficient public and
private transportation; facilities and services;
c) An updated Regional Development Plan to direct growth in a
cost-effective manner; and
d) A review process for elected offlcial~ to consider specific
projects and programs supported by State and Federal re-
sources; and
WHEREAS, the Congress has enacted such legislation as the Federal Aid
Highway Act, the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, the Housing Act of 1954,
the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Cities Act of 1966, the Intergovern-
mental Cooperation Act of 1968 and other laws which encourage mutual cooperation
and coordinated action by local elected officials; and
WHEREAS, recent congressional initiatives offer greater opportunity
for local officials to insure that Federal funds will be effectively used to
meet locally perceived needs as well as valid national objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Puget Sound Council of Governments has provided an
effective forum for the exchange of different ideas and viewpoints of member
jurisdictions and has aided jurisdictions in qualifying for and receiving
Federal funds; and
WHEREAS, the July 1, 1975, reorganization of the Puget Sound Council
of Governments is a significant step towards improving the quality of participa-
tion and planning at the regional and subregional levels for all affected
jurisdictions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, that the City Commissioners jointly support the Puget
Sound Council of Governments as an appropriate forum for elected officials of
the central cities, suburban cities and counties of the Central Puget Sound
Region to work together toward solutions of common and interrelated problems
for the benefits of all citizens; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council pledge to
continue to work with participating elected officials to update the Regional
Development Plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be transmitted to all City
and County goven2nments in the Central Puget Sound Region, requesting that each
pass a similar resolution in support of the Puget Sound Council of Governments,
and requesting that Pierce, King and Snohomish Counties reconsider their with-
drawal from said organization in order to work cooperatively with other govern-
ments of the region;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be transmitted jointly by
the City of Rpemerton to appropriate Federal and State officials, expressing
Bremerton's continued support and recognition of the Puget Sound Council of
Governments as the regional planning organization and cleaping house for the
Central Puget Sound Region.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, signed by the
Mayor and attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such adoption this
1st day of OCTOBER, 1975.
GLENN K. JARSTAD, MAYOR
ROBERT B. STEWART, FINANCE COMMISSIONER
FRED S. SHONEMAN, COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES
ATTEST:
G.C. YEADON, SR., CITY CLERK