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CLEARANCES Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned To
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APR 10 2001
WHATCOM COUNTY
COUNCIL
04/19/2001
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SUBJECT.
Res. in support of the relationship between Whatcom County and the Lummi Nation
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SUMMARY STATEMENT.
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Resolution in support of the ongoing relationship between Whatcom County and the Lummi Nation
RECOMMENDED MOTION (for final action):
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN-
2001 - 133 41112001: Atnended and approved, 5-1, McShane opposed,
Crawford absent, Res. 42001 -015
?elated File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number (this item only):
RE5) * ZC01- 015
Lummi Resolution.doc
PROPOSED BY: Brenner, Nelson
SPONSORED BY: Brenner, Nelson Dawson
INTRODUCED: April 17, 200
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -015
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ONGOING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
WHATCOM COUNTY AND THE LUMMI NATION
WHEREAS, Whatcom County and the Lummi Nation have enjoyed a relationship
of mutual respect; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of Whatcom County and the Lummi Nation to have
this relationship continue; and
WHEREAS, several issues have come to light that need clarification in order to
continue the respectful relationship between Whatcom County and the Lummi Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council supports
the following positions:
1. The current County Council has never taken a position regarding
diminishment of the Lummi Reservation.
2. The Whatcom County Council reaffirms its commitment to the 2514
Memorandum of Understanding with the Lummi Nation which includes knowledge
based decision making.
3. The Lummi Indian Tribe and Whatcom County desire to work together to
address natural resources, economic development opportunities, and other
issues for the benefit of all people.
4. The Whatcom County Council, through its tribal liaisons, will work to clarify
its understanding of recently raised issues including public access to Portage
Island, water quantity and usage on the reservation, bulkhead concerns, and
tidelands questions.
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APPROVED this 17th day of Aoril , 2001.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
Dana, Brown - Davis, Terk of the Counci177� L.05WJrWel4oi, Cp/ikcil Chair
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