Resolution 1246RESOLUTION NO. 1246
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON SUPPORTING SHB 1721
REGARDING PREVENTION OF STORM WATER
POLLUTION FROM COAL TAR SEALANTS.
WHEREAS, Representative Stanford and Representative Roberts have co -sponsored
legislation by Representative David Frockt to prevent the use of carcinogenic coal tar sealant to
limit pollution in storm water, which ultimately finds its way to waterways in our watersheds;
and
WHEREAS, coal tar sealant, which is known to cause tumors in fish, has been identified
to be highly concentrated in Lake Ballinger, the stewardship of which has been identified as a
high priority item for the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Edmonds supports SHB 1721,
and encourages Senators Shin, Chase, and McAuliffe and Representatives Liias, Kagi, Ryu, and
Moscoso, who represent Edmonds, to support this legislation.
RESOLVED this I" day of March, 2011.
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MAYOR, MIKE COOPE
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
ITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 02-25-2011
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 03-01-2011
RESOLUTION NO. 1246