HomeMy WebLinkAbout2249 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION expressing primary goals of the City of Pasco
for the ensuing two years
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco organization desires to focus the allocation of its
resources toward primary goals selected to fulfill the vision of Pasco's future as held by
its elected representatives, and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a Community Forum on April 6, 1996,
to elicit the concerns of residents about the present condition of the city, as well as
thoughts and suggestions for Pasco's future, and
WHEREAS, the city managerial staff has shared with the City Council its
concerns for the present, as well as visions for the future of the Pasco community, and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a goal-setting retreat on Saturday, April
20, 1996, to discuss all of the various concerns for the present and visions for the
future, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS
Section 1 That the following goals shall be considered primary goals for the
City of Pasco organization for the ensuing two years (calendar years 1996 and 1997)
• Initiate construction of a Convention Center as an expansion of the TRAC
facility
• Construct and staff a third fire station to be located so as to serve the
northwest portion of the city
• Develop and implement a technology improvement plan for the Police
Department
• Provide municipal sewer service to Riverview residents where feasible and
consistent with established policy
• Obtain the Phase II permit from the Department of Ecology for expansion
of the industrial wastewater treatment facility
• Extend Burden Boulevard to connect with Road 44
• Complete Phase I of the Hillsboro interchange project
• Define a rivershore development plan and implement the shoreline
improvement phase of the plan using the Corps of Engineers Section 1135
funding program
• Evaluate the feasibility and assess the costs and benefits of operating a
municipal jail and dispatch center
• Complete the northeast water line loop improvements
• Complete a study of the structural integrity and function of the Lewis
Street underpass and east-west corridor options
• Complete implementation of the Gateway Improvement Plan
• Continue the Community Image Campaign
Charles D Kilbury
Mayor
• Streamline the code enforcement system, to include a rental licensing
program
• Complete the softball complex near the baseball stadium
• Establish incentives and opportunities to encourage rehabihtation of rental
properties and successfully complete at least one rental rehab project
• Foster improved understanding and appreciation of cultural differences
and values throughout the community and within the organization
• Work with the Downtown Development Association to identify priority
projects within the downtown area and complete at least one
• Establish an after-school program in each neighborhood elementary school
south of the U S 395/SR-12 corridor
• Complete an assessment of the traffic and street improvement needs in the
Road 68 corridor
Section 2 The City Manager is hereby directed and authorized to formulate
appropriate implementation strategies to achieve the goals set forth herein above,
consistent with appropriation policies and procedures
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco at a regular meeting this 6th
day of May, 1996
CITY OF PASCO
ATTEST
Catherine D Seaman
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Leland B Kerr
City Attorney
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