HomeMy WebLinkAbout3374 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 333 f
A RESOLUTION ORDERING 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 will 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 engineered design for LID 149 is expected to be complete approximately in March
of 2012 and the project will go to bid approximately in April of 2012;and
WHEREAS, Owners of property that have not dedicated public right of way to allow the installation
of sidewalk through LID 149 need a reasonable time to construct sidewalk through their own means; and
WHEREAS, The City Engineer has determined that continuous sidewalk is necessary for public
safety and that sidewalks 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 12.08 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:
Section 1. That the Pasco City Council hereby orders the installation of sidewalk meeting all City
Standard Specifications on the following properties on Hugo Avenue north of Alton Street and south of Lewis
Street within LID 149:
1. The south 100 feet of Lot 2 and the north 25 feet of Lot 3, Block 2, Acre Park Addition to Pasco
recorded in Volume`B"of Plats, page 11, records of Franklin County, Washington; of which the
estimated cost of such sidewalk construction is$2,500;and
2. The north 60 feet of the south 120 feet of Lot 12, Block 1, Acre Park Addition to Pasco recorded
in Volume"B"of Plats, page 11, records of Franklin County, Washington;of which the estimated
cost of such sidewalk construction is$1,200; and
3. The south 50 feet of the south half of Lot 3, Block 2, Acre Park Addition to Pasco records of
Franklin County, Washington; of which the estimated cost of such sidewalk construction is
$1,000;and
4. Lot 8, Block 1 Acre Park Addition as recorded in Volume `B" of Plats, page 22, records of
Franklin County, Washington; EXCEPT the south 50 feet deeded to the City of Pasco under
Auditors File No. 547861;of which the estimated cost of such sidewalk construction is$6,700.
Section 2. Sidewalk installation on the above described properties shall be in accord with all City
Standard Specifications and shall be completed on or before December 31, 2012. If installation is not
complete by the above date, the City shall construct the sidewalk and assess the costs of such construction
against the applicable property.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Pasco this day of rU r;�L012
Matt Watkins,Mayor
ATTEST: APPR VED AS TO FORM:
Deb ' C ark,City Clerk Leland B. Kerr,City Attorney