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RESOLUTION NO. 4107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A MID-BLOCK
CROSSWALK ON AUBURN WAY SOUTH IN THE VICINITY
OF FIR STREET SE
WHEREAS, the City desires to increase pedestrian safety; and
WHEREAS, the land uses on Auburn Way South between Dogwood Street SE
and Fir Street SE attract significant pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS, there have been four pedestrian accidents including a fatality due to
pedestrians crossing mid-block at this location since 2000; and
WHEREAS, a' mid-block crossing with enhanced signage and other safety
features will provide a safer environment for pedestrians crossing Auburn Way South;
and
WHEREAS, the City applied for and was granted a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
grant through the Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of
$124,300 to finance the design and construction of a mid-block crosswalk on Auburn
Way South near Fir Street SE; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to use grant monies to finance
safety improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES as follows:
Resolution No. 4107
October 13, 2006
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Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to accept the WSDOT grant for
$124,300 to design and construct a mid-block crosswalk on Auburn Way South in the
vicinity of Fir Street SE.
Section 2. That the Mayor is authorized to implement such other administrative
procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of this legislation.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in full force upon
passage and signatures hereon.
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Dated and Signed this \C. day of \. \0 V811lWY,2006.
CITY OF AUBURN
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PETER B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Dani81le E. Daskam,
City Clerk
AP~VED
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Resolution No. 4107
October 13, 2006
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