HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-025RESOLUTION NO. 03-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CASCADIA COMMUNITY PLANNING SERVICES FOR
CONSULTANT SERVICES ON THE 2004 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature mandates through the GMA, that all
jurisdictions, including the City of Port Townsend, review and (if needed) revise both Plan and
Code provisions to make sure they comply with the GMA, by no later than December 1, 2004
and every 7 years thereafter (see RCW 36.70A. 130).
WHEREAS, the City desires to employ this statutorily mandated process to evaluate the
consistency of the City's Plan and Code with the GMA, and also to evaluate the City's level of
success in implementing the programmatic initiatives directed by the 1996 Plan
WHEREAS, the City does not have sufficient staff to conduct such services itself; and
WHEREAS, the City has investigated the qualifications of the Consultant and finds
that the Consultant is qualified to perform the services required;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend, that the City Manager is authorized to sign a Professional Services Agreement with
CASCADIA Community Planning Services, a Washington general partnership business
to assist City staff in developing recommended revisions to the City's 1996 Comprehensive Plan
in order to comply with the requirements of RCW 36.70A. 130(1) (i.e., the "2004 GMA Update").
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this second day of September 2003.
Attest:
Approved as to form:
Pamela Kolacy, C1VI~C, City ~rk
John Watts, City Attorney
Resolution 03-025