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RESOLUTION NO. 04-048
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON, SUPPORTING CITY CONTRIBUTION TO ALDRICH
SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, the owners of Aldrich's is in the process re-constructing Aldrich's Market
following a fire which demolished Aldrich's Market on August 4, 2004; and
WHEREAS, while the reconstruction of Aldrich's Market could possibly make use of
the existing sidewalks without re-doing the sidewalks, the City Manager, in consultation with the
City Public Works Department, recommends that the sidewalks should be improved.
Improvements would provide better handicapped access, and lessen grade differences between
sidewalk grades and street grades, thereby providing significant public benefits.
WHEREAS, City Code (PTMC 12.12.220) provides for City 50-50 cost sharing in
sidewalk improvement projects proposed by the abutting owner, "where funds are available."
(Alternatively, the code provides that in lieu of 50-50 cost-sharing, the City can demolish and
remove the existing sidewalk. Demolition and removal here by the City is not recommended
because of the substantial nature of the sidewalk and the fact it is poured over the foundation, and
removal could cause foundation damage and potential liability to the City.)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to commit the City to funding the
sidewalk demolition and reconstruction abutting Aldrich's on a 50-50 cost sharing basis, not to
exceed $15,000 City contribution. The City Manager may determine to contribute the cost of
materials only.
ADOPTED by the City Council ofthe City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this seventh day of September 2004.
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Catharine Robinson, Mayor
Attest:
Approved as to form:
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Pamela Kolacy~ j' Q
City Clerk
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John P. Watts
City Attorney
Resolution 04-048