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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2892 Resolution RESOLUTION NO--z7;— A RESOLUTION regarding the closure of Ainsworth Avenue for construction of the Ainsworth Overpass Project. WHEREAS, in August 1997, the City of Pasco and the Port of Pasco entered into a Cooperative Action Agreement for the design and construction of the Ainsworth Overpass; and WHEREAS, the right-of-way acquisition and the project design are complete; and WHEREAS, the finances for the construction of the project are in place; and WHEREAS, the Ainsworth Overpass Project is scheduled to be advertised for construction in September 2005; and WHEREAS, the project design consultant, Anderson and Perry, recommends the closure of Ainsworth Avenue during construction to reduce costs by as much as 10% and construction time by approximately two (2) months; and WHEREAS, staff mailed 378 informational letters to the neighborhood adjacent to the project and received back supportive comments for the closure of Ainsworth for a seven (7) month period of time; and WHEREAS, the proposal to close Ainsworth Avenue, which is also SR397, has been approved by WSDOT; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: The Pasco City Council accepts the temporary closure of Ainsworth Avenue between 9th Avenue and Gray Street for the duration of seven (7) months for construction of the Ainsworth Overpass Project. Passe by the City Cou i1 of the City of Pasco this 6th day of September 2005. ichael Garrison"'. Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sandy KenwO65y, Deputy City C erk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney