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RESOLUTION NO. R-98- 113
A RESOLUTION authorizing temporary closure of portions of 16th Avenue, Spring
Creek Road, and Washington Avenue for the 1998 Yakima Air Fair.
WHEREAS, the Yakima Air Fair Board has requested the City of Yakima to close
16th Avenue from Washington Avenue to the southern City limits and that portion of
Spring Creek Road within the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Air Fair Board has made the aforementioned request for
closure at the hours and dates listed below in order to facilitate air fair events and practice
flights at or preceding the 1998 Yakima Air Fair to be held at the Yakima Air Terminal —
McAllister Field; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 9.70 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, the
City Council deems the Yakima Air Fair to be a special event for which street closure is
desirable, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The following streets are hereby closed at the stated times and dates:
Spring Creek Road and 16th Avenue from Washington Avenue to Ahtanum, except
emergency vehicles and individuals with passes from the Air Fair:
July 31, 1998
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
August 1 and 2, 1998
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Washington Avenue from 40th Avenue to 48th Avenue:
August 1 and 2, 1998
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this d y of n7 -I , 1998.
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City Clerk
John Puccinelli, Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. ,=76--- 4
For Meeting of July 21. 1998
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Temporary Closure of
Portions of Spring Creek Road, 16th Avenue and Washington Avenue
SUBMITTED BY: Chief Blesio
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Chief Blesio - 575-6211.
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Yakima Air Fair Board requests temporary street closures outlined above which are
required to meet FAA safety requirements. Closures would be in effect on July 31 from
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. and August 1 and 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on 16th Avenue
and Spring Creek Road. Also, Washington Avenue, between 40th and 48th Avenues, will be
closed from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The FAA has requested the County close portions of lower Ahtanum for this event as well.
Resolution X Ordinance Contract Other (Specify)
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Council enact the resolution
authorizing the street closures.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: