1608 - Resolution - A Community that CaresRESOLUTION NO. 1608 ✓
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON ADOPTING A VISION
STATEMENT FOR "A COMMUNITY THAT CARES"
WHEREAS, we are a community cerrprised of a common, collective
spirit, whose citizens are concerned and care about the future of our
corrmun i ty , and
WHEREAS, the essence of our com-nunity is not found within
structures or the built environment. The physical form of a ccmunity, its
roads, sewers, and buildings are not considered ends, but a means to enhance
the quality of life and enrich the human spirit.
WHEREAS, it is believed that a positive economic and
environmental balance between the needs of nature and that of present and
future generations can be achieved, and
WHEREAS, guidelines are desired to assist individuals and
groups, enhance the health, safety and welfare of citizens and community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE C I TY COUNC i L OF THE C I TY
OF PORT ORCHARD, AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the following Vision Statement is hereby adopted as a
guide for community development and is not to be narrowly construed or
interpreted:
Continually strives to became a regional leader in organized,
well planned growth to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of
municipal services and which results in a larger more efficient city.
Provided a balanced mixture and distribution of land uses to
ensure there is an appropriate selection of goods, services, affordable
housing, and recreational opportunities.
Develops and implements goals and objectives which create
physical improvements to enhance neighborhoods and protect areas frcm
incompatible uses.
Continually strives to promote, attract and maintain a
diversity of jobs and businesses thereby creating and maintaining a dynamic,
diverse, and vigorous employment and economic base.
Promotes and encourages attractively designed commercial and
residential areas, which by their design establishes Port Orchard as a
significant tourist destination.
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Celebrates and respects it fragile and unique freshwater and
marine shoreline environments, and seeks to strike a balance between the
needs of humans and natural systems.
Recognizes shoreline bluffs, hillsides and scenic views are
sensitive to development and can be negatively effected by uncontrolled
densities.
Offers an inviting, attractive and pedestrian friendly
waterfront atmosphere that provides a full range of retail and recreational
activities.
Honors and values its past heritage through the preservation
of its historic commercial district which created a visible link to Port
Orchard's unique maritime past.
Provides for a full range of open space and biodiversity by
protecting native wildlife habitat, restores and preserves natural systerns,
and ensures new development enhances the natural environment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward creating and maintaining
attractive residential neighborhoods and landscapes, aesthetically pleasing
buildings, and well designed pedestrian amenities; which thereby creates a
clean and inviting atmosphere for residents and visitors.
Ensures coordinated city and county regional land use plans
which prcnmotes a more efficient multi -spode transportation system.
Projects vitality and energy through active and sustained
citizen involvement in cerrmunity matter; manifested through the achievement
of common goals which serve to enhance community pride.
Reaffirms and demonstrates a tolerance of new ideas and
celebrates its varied cultural and ethnic diversity.
PASSED by the City Counci 1 of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED
by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this
13th day of July, 1992.
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Patricia Hower, C ty Clerk