HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3627CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3627
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF LAKE
WASHINGTON BLVD. AT SOUTHPORT BLVD., AND OF SOUTHPORT
BLVD., FOR A PERIOD OF THREE DAYS (CONSECUTIVE OR NON-
CONSECUTIVE) BETWEEN MAY 1 AND MAY 29, 2003, FOR
BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS
TO RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS AT BOTH LOCATIONS.
WHEREAS, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company (BNSF) has entered into
agreements with the City of Renton to replace deteriorated railroad grade crossings at two
locations in the City; 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 temporary street closures; and
WHEREAS, BNSF has requested a two-day full road closure of the Lake Washington
Blvd. crossing, and a one-day full road closure of the Southport Blvd. crossing (south entrance to
Southport (SECO) Development and Gene Coulon Park); and
WHEREAS, these temporary full road closures will take place between May 1 and May
29, 2003;and
WHEREAS, these temporary street closures will not occur concurrently; and
WHEREAS, there will be no Monday, Friday or weekend street closures allowed; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code section 9-9-3 the City Council is to authorize such
closures by means of a Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION NO. 3627
SECTION I. The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City Council does hereby authorize the temporary closure of
Lake Washington Blvd. at Southport Blvd., and of Southport Blvd., for a period of three days
(consecutive or non-consecutive) between May 1 and May 29, 2003, to be extended upon
weather contingencies, for the BNSF project upgrading City railroad crossings.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of April 2003.
Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 7th day of April 2003.
Approved as to form:
Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.971:3/19/03:ma
iCJesse Tanner, Mayor