HomeMy WebLinkAbout2146RESOLUTION NO. 2146
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Mayor
Concurring, requesting that the Washington State Legislature and
The Governor of the State of Washington take action to review the
composition, scope, power and traditional authority of Boundary
Review Boards and make appropriate changes to operational
policies regarding Boundary Review Boards
WHEREAS, Boundary Review Boards were initially created to provide
a fair and objective evaluation of proposed incorporations,
annexations and utility extensions; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Bremerton has had recent experience bringing
issues before the Boundary Review Board; and,
WHEREAS, During the past decade, Boundary Review Board actions
throughout the state have been deemed to be contrary to the
interests of certain cities; and,
WHEREAS, Boundary Review Boards are only authorized to deny
proposed actions, and cannot act as a positive force in
encouraging actions beneficial to city interests; and,
WHEREAS, The Legislature has not reviewed the activities or
redefined the proper role of Boundary Review Boards since they
were first authorized; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
1. That the City of Bremerton, joins with the' Association of
Washington Cities in support of an overall legislative review of
the role and responsibilities of Boundary Review Boards. Such
study should review and make recommendations for possible change
in the traditional authorities and procedures of the Boundary
Review Board, including its composition, scope, power and
continued existence.
2. Copies of this resolution are to be furnished to the
Governor of the State of Washington, the Washington State
Senators and Representatives representing Citizens of the City of
Bremerton and the Members of the Governmental Operations
Committee of the Washington State Senate and the Local Government
Committee of the Washington State House of Representatives.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON THIS 14TH
DAY OF JANUARY 1987.
AL COLVIN, COUNCILMAN DISTR. #1
MORRIE DAWKINS, COUNCILMAN DISTR. #2
HANK WAIBEL, COUNCILMAN DISTR. #3
LON OVERSON, COUNCILMAN DISTR. #4
SHIRLEY MARTY CRUTCHER, COUNCILMAN
DISTR. #5
MARY LOU LONG, COUNCILMAN DISTR. #6
C.R. "TINY" COLLINS, COUNCILMAN DISTR. #7
SPENCER HORNING, COUNCILMAN DISTR. #8
RUSS JOHNSON, COUNCILMAN DISTR. #9
GENE LOBE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK