HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-070AResolution No. 99- (-) '70 r~
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CouNCIL FOR THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND WAIVING CERTAIN LICENSE, PERMIT APPLICATION,
AND ADMINISTRATION FEES
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the year 2000 will mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Korean War
Commemorative Year; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Defense has designated the Jefferson County Veterans
Memorial and Museum Association as a Commemorative Community; and
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Veterans Memorial and Museum Association has
initiated a project to construct an appropriate monument for Korean War veterans at Point
Hudson. The memorial will be in Port Townsend, and available for public tours and special
events; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Port Townsend Municipal Code, the Korean War
Memorial will require application fees and permits; and
WHEREAS, this memorial will promote Port Townsend, and will support and advance
the recognition of the sacrifices made by community veterans, which is of great significance.
This memorial will be a landmark of broad community value and interest; and
WHEREAS, specific benefits to Port Townsend include, without limitation: tourism
promotion; generation of sales tax revenues by the patrons and visitors to Port Townsend;
promotion and public education of world history; and the enhancement and encouragement of
Port Townsend's history and character; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that as a consequence of the many benefits, both
tangible and intangible, derived by the City of Port Townsend and the community as a whole
from this memorial, and in order to encourage and facilitate sponsorship of this event by
nonprofit organizations, it is appropriate for the City of Port Townsend to waive all license and
permit fees payable by the applicant. The City Council finds that the income generated to the
Port Townsend community, as well as other benefits, clearly outweighs any potential loss of
revenue associated with City permit and license fees,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Port
Townsend hereby endorses the installation of a memorial in recognition and memory of those
who served their nation and commits City resources to the successful logistical planning,
promotion, and hosting of this important memorial. In the furtherance of this public purpose,
and based upon the above recitals, the City Council directs that all license and permit fees
payable for any aspect of this event shall be waived, in exchange for the substantial public
benefits derived by the City of Port Townsend.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor
onthis lsd-- day of /q. Jdt/~ ~ ,1999.
Forrest Rambo, Mayor
Attest:
Pam Kolacy, Ci
Approved as to Form:
2 Res. 99- ~ 719 P~