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RESOLUTION NO. 4543
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING THE CITY OF PASCO 2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, the 2025 Legislative Session of the Washington State Legislature
commences on January 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City), as a municipal corporation and political subdivision
of the State of Washington can be substantially affected by the actions of the Washington State
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has evaluated conditions impacting the City of Pasco and
opportunities to improve the services the City provides to its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to identify the legislative priorities for the 2025
Legislative Session so they can be provided to State legislators prior to the commencement of the
next legislative session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the legislative objectives stated herein constitute the priorities of the City of Pasco for
the 2025 Legislative Session.
MLK COMMUNITY CENTER PHASE 2: The City of Pasco requests the State’s
continued partnership to renovate the MLK Community Center in East Pasco. Phase 1 of the
renovation focused on Northwest Building of the Community Center is nearing completion.
To advance Phase 2, the City requests $900,000 to renovate the Southwest building of the
MLK Community Center. Phase 2 will turn the Southwest building into a library
and community room, and upgrade restrooms and building access to meet ADA requirements.
The renovation of the Southwest building will bring the City closer to completing the entire
campus, which serves as an essential space for a diverse neighborhood.
ROAD 80 NEIGHBORHOOD PARK: To improve recreational access for the community,
Pasco has sought out opportunities to acquire properties for parks, particularly in those areas
of the community underserved by parks. Only 3% of the City’s land is used for parks. The
City of Pasco requests $500,000 to develop the Road 80 Neighborhood Park. The 3-acre
neighborhood park is in a park desert. Developing the park will bring playgrounds, shelter,
walking paths, and trees to what is currently a grass field. The additions will transform the
space into a park that offers a variety of passive and active recreational opportunities for Pasco
residents of all ages.
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PASCO PROCESS WATER REUSE FACILITY: Pasco owns and operates an innovative
Process Water Reuse Facility (PWRF) that utilizes wastewater from food processors to
irrigate nearby farm circles. As more food processors choose to locate in Pasco, the City needs
additional farm circles to irrigate. The City asks for the State’s partnership in acquiring or
leasing nearby circles owned by the Department of Natural Resources and/or the private
parties.
ROAD 76 OVERPASS: Pasco requests State funding to advance the Road 76 Overpass
Project to create a multimodal connection across I-182, which currently divides
neighborhoods from commercial areas complicated local travel patterns. The overpass project
will reduce travel distances and decrease daily vehicle miles by 6,300 by 2045. The City
requests $5 million for the design and right-of-way acquisition, and $30 million for
construction. This project is ranked as one of the region’s top transportation projects by the
Benton Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG).
US 12/A STREET TRAFFIC STUDY: Pasco requests State funding to perform a
comprehensive analysis of State Route 12 from the intersections of A Street to Tank
Farm/Sacajawea Park Road to develop practical solutions that will improve safety and
economic vitality for the region. Given the recent increase in crashes and the expected rise in
traffic volumes, including significant freight traffic, the analysis will aim to identify safety
concerns, develop alternatives, perform stakeholder engagement, develop conceptual design
and planning estimates. The City requests $3 million to complete the analysis. This project is
ranked as one of the region’s top transportation projects by the Benton Franklin Council of
Governments (BFCOG).
LEWIS STREET UNDERPASS DEMOLITION: Pasco requests State funding for the
Lewis Street Underpass Demolition. The State invested in the development of the Lewis Street
Overpass, which was completed in 2024. Due to cost overruns associated with the overpass,
the City needs $3.3 million to complete demolition of the underpass and to honor its
agreement with BNSF.
BROADMOOR BLVD/BIKE/PED PATH: Pasco requests State funding to construct a
multimodal crossing over I-182 to create a critical connection for active transportation along
the corridor which is surrounded by residences, schools and essential commercial businesses.
The City requests $8 million for construction.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Manager is hereby directed to inform State
legislators and other appropriate parties of the City’s 2025 Legislative Priorities, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this resolution shall take effect immediately.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 2nd day of
December, 2024.
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Pete Serrano
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra Barham, MMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC
City Clerk City Attorneys