048-08 - Resolution - Preferred Site for Downtown Parking GarageRESOLUTION NO. 048-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON, IDENTIFYING A PREFERRED SITE FOR A
DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE
WHEREAS, in 2007 the City commissioned the preparation of a feasibility study to
evaluate traffic and parking issues within the Downtown Overlay District (DOD); and
WHEREAS, the "Port Orchard Parking Feasibility Study: Downtown Overlay District"
(Anderson Associates; October 18, 2007) identified six potential parking structure sites; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting on October 14, 2008 for the purpose
of receiving public comment regarding the options discussed in the parking feasibility study and
the City Council intends that there will be future opportunities for the public to comment as the
process continues for determining a final site, as well as addressing design and financing issues;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the public comment and its own
deliberations regarding the options for a downtown parking structure; now, therefore;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
THAT: the City Council has identified parking structure site #3 on
Prospect Street (adjacent to Kitsap Street and Sidney Avenue) as
its preferred site based in part on its proximity to downtown Port
Orchard and its potential to be built entirely or partially
underground; and
FURTHER THAT: The Public Works Director is authorized to
obtain preliminary geotechnical data to determine the site's
suitability.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested
by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 14th day of October 2008. /