HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 4191CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 4191
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE
CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF NE 38™ STREET BETWEEN JONES AVENUE NE AND
LINCOLN AVENUE NE.
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2012, the Transportation Division received a request from a
resident to place a gate on each end of the NE 38th Street (Lincoln Place NE) right-of-way
between Jones Avenue NE and Lincoln Avenue NE to prevent illegal activity such as dumping;
and
WHEREAS, the City's Maintenance Division would also like to see this section of road
closed and the Fire Department only needs access if there is a brush fire; and
WHEREAS, a gate with a 20-foot opening would accommodate any need that the Fire
Department or Maintenance Division has; and
WHEREAS, in addition to cleaning up illegal dumping, the dirt roadway needs to be
graded twice a year; and
WHEREAS, in March, 2013, a letter was sent to all adjacent property owners requesting
comments and concerns for closing this road. The notified property owners are all in
agreement that it would be beneficial to close this section of road; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RMC 9-9-3 the City Council must authorize such closures by
means of a Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4191
SECTION II. The City Council does hereby authorize the closure of a portion of NE
38th Street between Jones Avenue NE and Lincoln Avenue NE.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of. July , 2013.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 15th day of July , 2013.
Derfis Law, Mayor
Apprpyed as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
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