HomeMy WebLinkAbout2240 ResolutionCITY 0 f PASCO:
Charles D. Ktlbury, ayor
RESOLUTION NO. c:)17'0
A RESOLUTION seeking U S Army Corps of Engineers assistance
in evaluating potential levee modification
WHEREAS, the City Council has long desired to accomplish modification of the
Columbia River levee situated between Road 40 and the Pasco Boat Basin, so as to
improve its harmony with the natural environment as well as restore greater human
use of the shoreline environment, and
WHEREAS, the U S Army Corps of Engineers offers project evaluation
assistance through its Section 1135 Program, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to learn of the potential of a levee
modification project which would accomplish the dual objectives of improving fish
habitat along the affected Columbia River shore and improving human access to and
enjoyment of that shoreline, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to initiate and
actively seek assistance available under the U S Army Corps of Engineers Section
1135 Program, to conduct a feasibility study of a project concept which will improve
Columbia River fish habitat in the vicinity of the Pasco levee and improve human
access to and enjoyment of the respective shoreline
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at a regular meeting this 20th
day of February, 1996
ATTEST:
Catherine D Seaman, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Leland 11-&-r, City Attorne