HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2011-078 supporting job creation and economic development associated with the Rosemont Mine MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2011-78
RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS; SUPPORTING THE JOB
CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH
THE PROPOSED ROSEMONT MINE
WHEREAS several Marana -based businesses, supporting approximately 300 jobs, are
partners with Rosemont Copper in connection with its development of the Rosemont Mine in the
Santa Rita Mountains; and
WHEREAS support of existing Marana businesses through regional supply chain
development is a target industry in the Marana Economic Roadmap; and
WHEREAS Rosemont Copper has publicly stated its desire to form partnerships with
Southern Arizona stakeholders and jurisdictions and seek development solutions that are
sensitive to the needs of both the economy and the environment; and
WHEREAS the Mayor and Council find that the adoption of this resolution is in the best
interests of the town and its citizens and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Town of Marana supports the job creation and economic development
opportunities associated with the proposed Rosemont Mine.
SECTION 2. The Town of Marana encourages Rosemont Copper to continue working
with regional stakeholders and jurisdictions to address concerns, respond to questions and find
solutions that will benefit the entire Southern Arizona community.
SECTION 3. Town of Marana Resolution No. 2010 -92, adopted on September 21, 2010,
is hereby repealed and superseded by this resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 19 day of July, 2011.
,'t , Mayor Ed Honea
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