HomeMy WebLinkAboutres2007-007WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 2007-91
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1/29/2007
1/30/2007
Council
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Prosecutor:
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Executive:
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Resolution supporting Western Washington University's State funding request
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Resolution
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COUNCIL ACTION:
1/30/2007: Council Approved 6 -0 Nelson
absent: Res. 2007 -007
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Number. Res. 2007 -007
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Supporting WWU's State funding request
PROPOSED BY: Consent
SPONSORED BY: Consent
INTRODUCED: January 30, 2007
RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -007
SUPPORTING WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY'S REQUEST FOR STATE
FUNDING TO BE USED FOR PLANNING AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES LEADING TO
THE BELLINGHAM WATERFRONT RE- DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council voted on October 10, 2005, to support
the efforts of the City of Bellingham to obtain funding for and participate in the
development of Bellingham's waterfront to create an environmentally friendly, energy
efficient and financially viable development that will bring prosperity to the entire
County; and
WHEREAS, Western Washington University (WWU) has been working with the
Port of Bellingham and other local public and private partners to include a presence for
the university in the waterfront development project, and
WHEREAS, the primary principle for WWU's decision making for potential
program development at the waterfront site is, consistent with WWU's mission and
integrity, to contribute to the larger Bellingham community and to the State by
integrating Western with the community in mutually beneficial partnerships and
promoting sustainable waterfront development (economic, social, environmental,
educational); and
WHEREAS, the programs the university is examining for potential location at the
waterfront include Huxley College of the Environment, the Small Business Development
Center, a Consortium for Technology Based Economic Development, and others that will
expand the university's service to the community and will strive to stimulate the
development potential for the area for other businesses and services; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council recognizes the significant positive
impact Western Washington University has on the economy, as well as on the quality of
the environmental, cultural and educational life of the county and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County Council strongly encourages area legislators to
support public projects that will have a significant impact on the quality of life of
Whatcom County's citizens; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council
supports Western Washington University's request to the State Legislature to provide
funds for planning and feasibility studies leading to the Bellingham Waterfront re-
development process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County's support for this project funding is
in addition to the County's priority funding requests for financial assistance for the
creation of the East County Community Center and funding requests that are needed for
stormwater improvements or fixes within the Lake Whatcom Watershed.
APPROVED this 30 th day of January 2007.
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Mana frown -Davis Cle(k ofthe Council
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Fpsecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Carl Weimer, Council Chair