HomeMy WebLinkAbout3692 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City of Pasco supporting the continued
collaboration and cooperation of Benton and Franklin Counties on joint programs,
services or activities where economic efficiencies exist.
WHEREAS, the Counties of Benton and Franklin have shared a wide variety of services
and interests for many decades; and
WHEREAS, collaboration among the counties, cities and other local government that
make up the Tri -Cities has served as a model of intergovernmental cooperation; and
WHEREAS, a departure from continued bi-county cooperation would fail to meet the
public's expectation that government provide necessary services as efficiently as possible where
costs are apportioned based on relative service needs, in order to maximize economic efficiency
for shared resources across two counties; and
WHEREAS, the counties have shown considerable effort in the past weeks to resolve
various differences and engage in deliberations to strengthen ties as the counties and
communities grow in the future;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pasco,
that the best interests of the citizens of Pasco are served by continued collaboration of Franklin
and Benton Counties, and that the City of Pasco supports all efforts to continue joint programs,
services or activities as the presently exist, where economic and service efficiencies can be
maintained.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately and
shall be forwarded to the County Commissioners of Benton and Franklin Counties.
APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 16th day of February 2016.
Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ebra Clark, City Clerk _ .. L d B. Kerr, City Attorney