HomeMy WebLinkAbout4008 Resolution - 2021 Legislative PrioritiesRESOLUTION NO. 4008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
DECLARING THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE 2021
SESSION OF THE WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE.
WHEREAS, the 2021 Legislative Session of the Washington State Legislature
commences on January 11, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, as a municipal corporation and subdivision of the State of
Washington can be substantially affected by the actions of the Washington State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has evaluated conditions impacting the City and
opportunities to improve the services the City provides to its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to identify its legislative priorities for the 2021
Legislative Session so they can be provided to state legislators prior to commencement of the next
legislative session.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Section 1. That the legislative objectives stated herein constitute the priorities of the City
of Pasco for the 2021 Legislative Session.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR COMMUNITY CENTER: Pasco requests $4 million to
renovate MLK Community Center located in East Pasco. Built in 1976, this former school
district facility was repurposed as a community center in 1990. The facility lacks ADA
accessibility and functionality (physical and technological) as a community center and no
longer meets the needs of a diverse and underserved community. Proposed improvements
include renovation of the gymnasium, demolition of the classrooms and replacement with
a new Center building integrated with the gymnasium.
• PROCESS WATER REUSE FACILITY: The City is in the process of identifying
improvements to the Pasco Process Water Reuse Facility that supports a growing
agriculture processing cluster, regional farmers, and approximately 2,000 industry jobs.
The City requests $200,000 to conduct and complete value planning with local food
processors and other stakeholders to identify innovative, cost-effective and sustainable
solutions for improvements that maximize value.
PORT OF PASCO REIMANN INDUSTRIAL CENTER: The Port of Pasco has
acquired a 300 -acre parcel located between Highway 395 and Railroad Avenue one mile
north of Pasco for development as a new industrial center to accommodate current and
future demand. The City supports the Port of Pasco's request for $3.5 million to fund the
extension of utilities, roads, and other key infrastructure needed to develop the area.
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SR 395/OREGON AVENUE OVERLAY: The City requests $3 million to overlay SR
395/Oregon Avenue. WSDOT initially delayed this preservation project until other City
improvements to the street were completed. Now that the City improvements are done,
WSDOT has delayed their work indefinitely as part of a new department policy to no longer
perform maintenance on state highways with a speed limit less than 45 mph.
• SR 395/SYLVESTER BIKE/PEDESTRIAN CROSSING: The City requests $4 million
for a multimodal crossing over SR 395 at Sylvester Street. No bicycle/pedestrian crossing
exists at this location to connect the low-income neighborhoods on the west side of SR 395
to commercial businesses and essential services to the east.
• SR 12 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS: The two at -grade crossings at SR 12 (A Street and
Tank Farm Rd.) present immediate access safety concerns for residents and businesses.
The City requests funding to identify solutions to address these safety concerns.
MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING: The Pasco community is experiencing increased
homelessness, rising crime rates, and other public safety and health concerns. As such, the
City requests increased funding for mental health services, including, but not limited to,
additional local option tools to best meet the community's needs.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to inform state legislators and other
appropriate parties of the City's 2021 Legislative Priorities.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 2nd day of November,
2020.
Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Debra Aaram_, CMC
City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kerrguson Law, PLLC
Attorney