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DATE: October 4, 1984 INTRODUCED BY:
PROPOSED BY:
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -34
A RESOLUTION ASSISTING PROPERTY OWNERS IN
ESTABLISHING THEIR PROPERTY UNDER THE
OPEN SPACE ACT, CHAPTER 84.34 RCW
WHEREAS, the heritage of Whatcom County is deeply rooted
in the family farm; and,
WHEREAS, farming in Whatcom County is essential to the
local economy, provides food for people across the nation, and foste
ibng cherished way of life; and,
WHEREAS, farming provides open space and an aesthetically
pleasing environment for all residents of the County; and,
WHEREAS, the policies and the goals of the Comprehensive
Plan reflect a strong policy of encouraging agricultural and pre-
serving farm land; and,
WHEREAS, Whatcom County concurs and adopts the 1979
findings-of the State Legislature found in RCW 84.34.300 which
states that:
That farming and the related agricultural
industry have historically been and airrently
are central factors in the economic and
social lifeblood of the state; that it is
a fundamental policy of the state to protect
agriculural lands as a major natural resource
in order to maintain a source to supply a
wide range of agricultural products; and
that the public interest in protection and
stimulation of farming and agricultural
industry is a basic element of enhancing
the economic viability of this state.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVEd BY THE COUNCIL OF WHATCOM
COUNTY that it is hereby declared the policy of Whatcom County to
support and encourage the private, individual initiative of farmers
who elect to preserve their farm land through donation of a con-
servation easement on any productive parcel meeting the qualifying
definition for open space taxation contained in RCW 84.34.020(2).
IRESOLUTION - 1.
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1 PASSED this 18th day of October , 1984.
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ATTEST:
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Clerk of the Cou it
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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RANDALL J tmvqwg
Deputy Prose ing Attorney
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RESOLUTION - 2.
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WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
COM COUNTY, WASIJINGTON
IG W. COLE,
Council hairperson