HomeMy WebLinkAbout3367 Resolution RESOLUTION NO.al
A RESOLUTION FIXING THE TIME AND DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALKS ON HUGO AVENUE
THROUGH PASCO MUNCIPAL CODE SECTION 12.08.
WHEREAS, Local Improvement District 149 was formed to install street infrastructure
improvements that include curb,gutter and sidewalk;and
WHEREAS, Sidewalks are urban amenities that provide pedestrians a safer alternative to walking
within a travelled roadway: and
WHEREAS, Hugo Avenue within Local Improvement District 149 provides a route for pedestrians to
Virgie Robinson Elementary School;and
WHEREAS,Owners of isolated lots within Local Improvement District 149 have not dedicated rights
of way to allow construction of sidewalks through Local Improvement District 149 which will result in
irregular sidewalk installation;and
WHEREAS, The missing segments of sidewalks will not provide a consistent walking surface for
pedestrians and pose a tripping hazard; and
WHEREAS, The missing segments of sidewalks will be rough and uneven during periods of wet or
freezing weather;and
WHEREAS, The missing segments of sidewalks will not conform to the Americans with Disabilities
Act and will prevent access to properties for residents with mobility issues and,
WHEREAS, The City Engineer has determined that continuous sidewalk be constructed within the
area of Local Improvement District 149 meeting current Americans with Disabilities Act standards and City
requirements;and
WHEREAS, Pasco Municipal Code allows City Council to order construction of sidewalks upon
receipt of a report from the City Engineer that such construction is necessary for public safety and
convenience; NOW,THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO:
That a public hearing to consider the installation of sidewalk by Council Order through provisions of
Pasco Municipal Code 12.08 on Hugo Avenue between Alton and Lewis Streets, will be held before the City
Council of the City of Pasco in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 525 North Third Avenue, Pasco,
Washington,at the hour of 7:00 p.m., on the 6th Day of February,2012.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 11 day of 1q), 2012
Matt Watkins,Mayor
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Debbie L. Clark,City Clerk Leland B. Kerr,City Attorney