Resolution 233RESOLUTION NO. 233
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POLICY THAT ALL FUTURE
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS
AND THOROUGHFARES FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
SHALL INCLUDE IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ADEQUATE
PROVISIONS FOR BEAUTIFICATION AND LANDSCAPING.
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds, Washington, lies within the
rapidly urbanizing portion of Snohomish County, and by reason of such
location has become a focal point for vehicular traffic around and
through the area, and
WHEREAS, public facilities such as streets and highways
should be constructed in such a manner as to instill a sense of pride
in one's community and enhance the beauty of the landscape, and
WHEREAS, the beautification of streets and thoroughfares
has become a matter of local and national concern, the City should
commit itself to provide an environment for the citizens of this
community that is calculated to give the greatest use and enjoyment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Edmonds, Washington as follows:
No contracts be let by the City of Edmonds for the con-
struction of streets and thoroughfares in which the City participate
without the plans and specifications for such streets and thoroughfares
making provision for beautification and landscaping thereof in a manner
satisfactory to the City Council of said City.
The Chief Administrative Officer and all other employees
the City of Edmonds are instructed to encourage property owners and
private developers to beautify, landscape and maintain their proper
adjoining the streets and thoroughfares of this City.
RESOLVED this 3rd day of November, 1970, by the City
of the City of Edmonds, Washington.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: November 3, 1970
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