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RESOLUTION NO. 4741
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE BNSF RAILWAY
ADVANCED PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND NOTICE TO PROCEED
FOR REVIEWS FOR THE LEWIS STREET UNDERPASS DEMOLITION
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Lewis Street Underpass, originally constructed in 1937 was replaced with
a new Overpass which opened in April 2024; and
WHEREAS, the underpass structure is planned for removal to complete the corridor
improvements and meet the commitments the City entered into with BNSF as the Easement
acquisition for placing of the Overpass;
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2026, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter
into a $3.5 million low interest loan agreement with the Public Works Board for the demolition of
the Lewis Street Underpass; and
WHEREAS, in order for the City to progress the project, BNSF must order materials in
advance of the project commencement; and
WHEREAS, the project requires detailed reviews and coordination between the City’s
design team and BNSF to meet conditions and align sequencing of the activities within the BNSF
Right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington has after due
consideration, determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Pasco to approve BNSF
expenditures for the Lewis Street Underpass Demolition Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to expend funding from
the City of Pasco to BNSF Railway; and to make minor substantive changes as necessary to
progress the Project.
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 4th day of May,
2026.
Charles Grimm
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Krystle Shanks Ogden Murphy Wallace, PLLC
Deputy City Clerk City Attorney