HomeMy WebLinkAbout2807 RESOLUTION NO. 2807
A RESOLUTION OF THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL CALLING
FOR A UNIFIED AND AMICABLE EFFORT TO EXPEDITE
COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS AND SPIRIT OF THE MARCH 14,
2001 SETTLEMENT OF THE ON-GOING DISPUTE BETWEEN THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL; SEEK FACILITATION OF THE
WORKING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL; CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON THE IMPORTANT BUSINESS
OF THE CITY, INCLUDING THE COMMITMENT TO SET GOALS AND
PRIORITIES FOR THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council and Mayor Lynn Horton entered into a
settlement agreement on March 14, 2001 with a view and commitment to move forward with the
business of the City; and
WHEREAS, the settlement agreement provides a mechanism for forward movement of
the City and its business through facilitation of the parties' working relationships; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton now faces immediate challenges and opportunities
which require all parties to focus and expend fruitful efforts in the best interest of the City; and
WHEREAS, under Section 12 of the City Charter, it is within the powers of the City
Council to set the goals and priorities for the City, and to forward them to the Mayor for
implementation;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
1. That the City Council seek and encourage speedy implementation of the March 14, 2001
settlement agreement between the Mayor and City Council in an effort to finally resolve all
issues underlying the dispute between the City Council and Mayor; and
2. That every possible effort be made to respect each other's differing opinions~
3. That the City Council commit to the fommlation of goals and priorities for the City
government, as compiled and formulated by Council member Carol Arends, and forward them to
the Mayor no later than April for implementation during 2001.
4. That the City Council embrace facilitation with the Mayor to be scheduled at the earliest
opportunity; and that each Council member commit to place the best interest of the City above
past differences; and to continue our on-going efforts to address the City's serious business,
which has been entrusted to us by those who possess the ultimate and final authority, the voters.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 11th day of April 2001.
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/fOHN-LATN, Cr~u~cil president