HomeMy WebLinkAbout3708 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 370 O
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY FOR GRANTS
FOR THE LEWIS STREET OVERPASS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, that Lewis Street Overpass is a significant transportation facility for the
community and for downtown; and
WHEREAS, the current underpass is functionally obsolete and is not accessible for all
modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, staff has worked for over 12 years to complete a number of steps such as
design, environmental approvals, right-of-way acquisition and demolition of existing structures
to clear the way for the overpass construction; and
WHEREAS, although significant outreach has been done to receive funding for design,
right-of-way purchase and construction, there is still a shortage in funding the project; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislators committed to partial funding as part of the 10 -year
State Transportation Package; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to seek additional funds for construction of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER)
Grant and Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term
Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grants opportunities became available
nationwide; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, that the
City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to apply for the TIGER and FASTLANE
grants.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco this 18'b day of April, 2016.
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Matt Watkins, Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Debra L. Clark, City Clerk Leland B. Kerr, City Attorney