HomeMy WebLinkAbout2532 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2532
A RESOLUTION concerning the Lewis Street Corridor Study.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) constructed
the Lewis Street Underpass in 1937 to provide a safe separated grade crossing for vehicles to
cross under the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, the underpass was constructed to the design standards and construction
practices utilized in 1937; and
WHEREAS, both pedestrian safety and vehicular safety in the underpass have become a
concern; and
WHEREAS, the rail system crossing the Lewis Street Underpass is part of the National
Railroad Freight Network and currently handles 57 freight trains and two Amtrak trains daily;
and
WHEREAS, any disruption of the rail system at the Lewis Street Underpass would have
major consequences on the delivery of freight mobility by rail; and
WHEREAS, the City in 1999 contracted with the TRANSPO Group to evaluate the
Lewis Street Underpass and identify overpass or underpass options between Court Street and `A'
Street; and
WHEREAS, the TRANSPO Group prepared the Lewis Street Corridor Grade Separation
Railroad Report (Report) which identified deficiencies of the underpass and several options for
replacement; and
WHEREAS,the preparation of the Report involved public participation; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Planning Commission held a public hearing on the options in the
Report; NOW, THEREFORE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Pasco City Council (Council) accepts the Report prepared by the TRANSPO
Group dated June 2, 2000 as completed.
2. The Council acknowledges the recommendation by the Pasco Planning Commission
and the Pasco Downtown Development Association for Alternative 2 in the Report, for an
overpass north of the Lewis Street Underpass located between Lewis Street and Clark Street west
of the railroad tracks with Lewis Street and Clark Street being converted to one-way streets.
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3. The Council concurs with the recommendation for Alternative 2 and directs City staff
to proceed with the appropriate programs to implement Alternative 2.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco at a regular meeting this 191h day of June
2000.
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ichael L. Garrison, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Catherine D. Seaman, Deputy City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney