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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND TO
ENTER INTO AN INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT
TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 50 FOR AN AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION
PROGRAM FOR 1998-1999, EFFECTIVE UPON AGREEMENT SIGNATURES OF BOTH
PARTIES
The City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 39.34 the City and the School District have the power to enter
into an inter-agency agreement for the purpose of providing services and facilities in a cooperative
manner so as to best meet the various needs and development of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City Parks and Recreation Departments, public agencies, are charged with the
responsibility to provide an opportunity for leisure time enjoyment for all citizens through park,
recreational, cultural and related activities; and
WHEREAS, the major fimction of the School District is to provide a program of public
education as required by the laws of the State of Washington and in that role the School District
desires to offer an After-School Recreation Program for kindergarten through eighth grade students;
and
WHEREAS, the City has been operating a summer recreation program at the Mountain View
Elementary School facility and has the ability and expertise to staff and organize an After-School
Recreation Program; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to run the After-School Recreation Program and the School
District is willing to help fund the program and make school facilities available to the City for
general community use; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the City and School District cooperate in providing the best
service possible at the least public expense through the use of school facilities and City expertise for
the benefit of all school-aged children; and
WHEREAS, an inter-agency agreement allows for and encourages the City and the School
District to work together in planning, developing and implementing a quality and cost-effective
program for the benefit of students and the community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Port
Townsend approves an Inter-Agency Cooperation Agreement for an After-School Recreation
Program with the Port Townsend School District in substantially the same form as attached.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed by the Mayor on this
8th day of September, 1998.
Jul~e/~l'e cCull°ch, Mayor
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Pam Kolacy, City Clerk
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Approved as
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elclV~atfan, *City Attorney