Resolution 09-008 Appleway Boulevard Dispute - Negotiated Resolution CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.09-008
A RESOLUTION BY THE SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL COMMITTING TO
A NEGOTIATED RESOLUTION OF THE APPLEWAY BOULEVARD DISPUTE,AND
OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, the unconstructed portion of the Appleway Boulevard right-of-way (Appleway
right-of-way) is an integral part of the future development plans for the City of Spokane Valley, which is
incorporated into the City's Comprehensive Plan, the six-year street plan, the Transportation
Improvement Plan (TIP), the Subarea plan currently being considered by Council, and the future
development plans of those property owners currently abutting the right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Spokane County, and upon incorporation the City of Spokane Valley, has secured
approximately 4.9 million dollars in street improvement funds for the construction of a roadway in a
portion of this right-of-way from University Road to Evergreen Road, funds which may be lost if
resolution of this matter is not successful; and
WHEREAS, Spokane County, including the citizens of Spokane Valley as taxpayers of Spokane
County, purchased this right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has an interest in preserving a corridor for future rapid
transit through the City from its eastern boundary to its western boundary; and
WHEREAS, Spokane County and the Spokane Transit Authority share the same goals of creating
and preserving a right for future rapid transit through the City of Spokane Valley, each being an integral
and necessary participant in resolving this matter; and
WHEREAS, the parties have been unsuccessful in resolving potential disagreements concerning
the transfer of the right-of-way in question and contributions for acquisition for additional necessary
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the entire Spokane region for the respective
governments to resolve any existing disputes in order that the common goals and objectives for the
region can be realized.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Spokane Valley authorizes the City Manager to appoint specific
city employees as persons authorized to negotiate this matter and further to immediately enter into
mediation with Spokane County and the Spokane Transit Authority to resolve any remaining differences
to allow the development of this corridor for ROADWAY AND RAPID TRANSIT PURPOSES.
Section 2. That THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY REQUESTS THAT a mediator be
selected immediately to assist in resolving this process and further, that each jurisdiction agree to
contribute a proportionate share of the costs associated with such mediation.
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Section 3. That THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY REQUESTS THAT the legislative
bodies of Spokane County and the Spokane Transit Authority appoint specific employees as persons
authorized to negotiate this matter and COMMIT to participate in such a mediation at the earliest date
possible.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Adopted this 16th day of June, 2009.
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