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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0458 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Pasco desires to providefor a planning study contributing to an. over-all program for future community development, the t preservation of community values, the prevention of conditions tending to cause urban blight, and the promotion of the general health, safety and wel- fare of its citizens; and, WHEREAS, the State, Department of Commerce and Economic Develop- ment, under authority of Chapters. 157 and 215, Statutes 1957, Regular Session, may provide planning assistance for s.uchca program and receive financial assistance from the Urban Renewal Administration, as authorized by Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954,(P:ublic. Laws 860, 83rd Congress); as amended by the Housing Act of 1959 (Public 'Laws 86-372, 86th Congress); NOW, THERE: - FORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. PASCO DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: - Section 1. That the City of Pasco hereby requests the State Department of Commerce and Economic. Development to provide planning assistance under L authority of Chapters 15.7 and. 215, Statutes 1957, Regular Session, with such financial assistance as may be provided by the Urban Renewal Administration, under authority of Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954 (P. L. 86.0,. 83rd Con,." gress). That such planning assistance ismore particularly described in a pro- ject description that is attached hereto and made a part of this resolution as if fully set forth herein. Section 2. That the City of Pasco, subject to approval of such planning assistance by the State and Federal authorities, hereby authorizes-,:par}rrnent�tro the State Department of Commerce and Economic Development of a sum not to exceed $6, 000. 00. i Section 3. That the total estimated cost of the Cityts project as planned is $12, 000., 00. Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of Pasco is the authorized. official t t 4r of the City of Pasco, and he be and hereby is. authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City all necessary contracts and agreements to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution. PASSED by the City .Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this ii iJaYlay of February, 1960. ,,MAIf.0RI ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney EFFECTIVEt.� A CITY OF PASCO I. DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING PROGRAM A. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT 1. To crystallize public policy for community development in relation to the present and potential economy as will result in the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people over a long period of time. 2. To develop a comprehensive plan for the coordinated development of all elements of the city and its urban area of which its component parts are as follows: a. BASIC MAPPING - The city has a base map at a scale of 111= 4001. A new base map at suitable scale on a permanent reproducible material shall be prepared to include the surrounding urban area. The area to be covered by this map will be readily discernable, on the east and north by current land - use,' on the south by the Columbia River and shall include Road 68 to the west of the city. An additional -base shall be prepared with topographical information. b. LAND USE SURVEY >- The.'existing land -use data and maps shall be checked, brought up to date and extended to include the area covered by the new base map. Statistical summarizd<i.on and analysis of data shall be prepared as related and necessary for plan development. C. POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS - Study and analysis of the population survey prepared before and during 1956 shall be reviewed and adjusted with more current information with projections and distribution through- out the urban area to be made for the years 1960, 1970 and 1980. An estimate of school age popu- lation by age groups for the years specified shall be developed in cooperation with the concerned school district. d._ ECONOMIC ANALYSIS - Study and analysis of the economy factors of the urban area, primarily, the Tri -City area secondarily, to determine the present and potential economic resources and growth factors. e. LAND USE ELEMENT - Based upon acceptable planning principles and practice and the indicated factors of the urban area, to show the nature and extent of the land -use proposed, with attention being given to general neighborhood demarcations. -2 - MAJOR THOROUGHFARE ELEMENT - To indicate for future establishmeft the proposed arterial classifications and locations complementary with and in relation to the'land use element., g. REPORT'S - The studies, surveys, analyses and recommendations involved shall be compiled in report formas briefly and concisely as is possible.