HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3561CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3561
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF S. 180"7SW 43rd
STREET FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS, DURING THE GRADE
SEPARATION PROJECT BY THE CITY OF TUKWILA.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has been involved with the planning for the City of
Tukwila's grade separation project, which will result in a section of elevated railroad tracks; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila's grade separation project on S. 180th/SW 43rd Street will
commence in February of 2002; and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the project location are as follows: The project lies within
a 1,100 feet stretch of roadway on S. 180th/SW 43rd. The western end of the project is 500 feet
west of the Union Pacific railroad tracks, and lies just east of the 72nd Ave. S. intersection with S.
180th/SW 43rd. The intersection (T-intersection) of 72nd Ave. S. and S. lSO^/SW 43rd is not
closed; however, drivers approaching S. 180th/SW 43rd from 72nd Ave. S. will only be able to turn
left. The east end of the project lies 500 feet east of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad
tracks and approximately 1000 feet west of the intersection of Oakesdale Ave/80th Ave. S. with S.
180th/SW 43rd. The intersection of Oakesdale Ave/80th Ave. S. is unaffected by the project limits;
and
WHEREAS, to facilitate this construction and allow for a safe condition for both vehicles
and pedestrians it is necessary to do this work under a temporary street closure; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code section 9-9-3 the City Council is to authorize such
closure by means of a Resolution;
RESOLUTION NO. 3561
WHEREAS, the City council took action to authorize this temporary street closure
starting in May, 2002, by Resolution no. 3552; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila and their contractor wish to begin this temporary street
closure on April 15, 2002, in order to expedite the project and avoid delays;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City Council does hereby authorize the temporary closure of S.
lSO^/SW 43rd Street, starting on April 15, 2002, for a period of up to 12 months during the grade
separation project by the City of Tukwila.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8 th day of April , 2002.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8 th day of April , 2002.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. WarrerirCity Attorney
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JeswrTanner, Mayor