HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1998-053 Annexation Withdrawal / Cowiche CanyonRESOLUTION NO. R-98-53
A RESOLUTION withdrawing Resolution R-98-34 regarding the proposed
annexation of the unincorporated area identified as the
Cowiche Canyon Annexation.
WHEREAS, by Resolution R-98-34, adopted on February 17, 1998, the City
Council resolved, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35.13.182, to annex the
unincorporated island within the City identified as the Cowiche Canyon
Annexation; and
WHEREAS, the 1998 state legislature enacted ESHB 2830 which amends and
supplements RCW 35.13.182 with new provisions which probably would
become applicable to the Cowiche Canyon Annexation as it was proposed
under Resolution R-98-34 before it could be completed; and
WHEREAS, the new provisions place additional burdens on the City to
complete the Cowiche Canyon Annexation as it was proposed under Resolution
R-98-34, which would require more preparation than can be accomplished
within the newly -enacted timeframes; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Yakima that Resolution
R-98-34 regarding the Cowiche Canyon Annexation be withdrawn so the City
may pursue annexation of that unincorporated area after reconsideration of
alternative procedures; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Resolution R-98-34 regarding the Cowiche Canyon Annexation is withdrawn.
ADOPTED BY THE YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL this g 4Cday of April, 1998.
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City Clerk
JOHN PUCCINELLI, Mayor
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item Nos. el
For Meeting Of: April 21, 1998
ITEM TITLE: Resolutions withdrawing Resolutions R-98-33 and R-98-34
regarding the proposed annexation of unincorporated areas identified as the
South 40th Avenue/West Viola Avenue Annexation and the Cowiche Canyon
Annexation.
SUBMITTED BY: Larry Peterson, Assistant City Attorney
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Larry Peterson, 575-6030
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The 1998 Washington Legislature enacted ESHB 2830,
which was signed by the Governor on April 2, 1998. Annexations based on RCW
35.13.182 that are not complete before June 10, 1998, will be governed by the new law,
which establishes additional burdens, including a possible referendum election within a
very short timeframe. The City would ordinarily spend substantially more time
preparing for such an election than would be allowed for these annexations under the
new law. In consideration of the nature of the new statutory requirements and
timeframes, and according to previous Council direction, the attached resolutions have
been prepared to withdraw the two pending annexations based on RCW 35.13.182.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other(Specify)
Funding Source.
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the proposed resolutions.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A
COUNCIL ACTION:
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