HomeMy WebLinkAbout1247 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO, 1247--
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITIES OF PASCO AND KENNEWICK
CALLING FOR ABATEMENT OF THE OLD PASCO-KENNEWICK BRIDGE
WHEREAS, a new cable -stay bridge has been constructed over Lake Wallula
between the cities of Pasco and Kennewick known a's the Intercity Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the opening of the new Pasco -Kennewick Intercity Bridge has
eliminated the necessity of retaining the old Pasco -Kennewick bridge; and
WHEREAS, the old Pasco -Kennewick bridge is in a deteriorated and unsafe
condition and constitutes an unnecessary danger to the passage of commerce on
Lake Wallula; and
WHEREAS, the federal government will participate• in the abatement of said
bridge by financing 80 percent of the costs thereof; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEWICK that the old Pasco -Kennewick bridge
is hereby found and declared to be a public nuisance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cities of Pasco and Kennewick shall share
the costs of the abatement of said bridge not funded by the federal government,
equally, with each city paying 10 percent; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the administrations of both cities are hereby
authorized to proceed with all necessary steps to secure the abatement of said
nuisance within a reasonable time and to do all acts necessary and proper to
secure the federal government's participation in said abatement in the amount of
80 percent of the costs thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this
of April , 1979.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Dennis J. De F61ijj',-ZTjty, Attorney
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Chet Bailie, Mayor
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POST OFFICE BOX 293 1 PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
April 17, 1979
City of Kennewick
P.O. Box 6103
Kennewick, Washington 99336
Attn: Leona Pyne, Executive Secretary
Dear Leona:
At the regular meeting of the Pasco City Council, held April 16,
1979, they passed Resolution No.. 1247, calling for abatement of '
the Old Pasco -Kennewick Bridge. A copy is en_closed.for your
perusal.
If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate giving
us a call.
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cc to: Lee Kraft, City Manager
Sincerely yours,
Evelyn Wells
City Clerk