Resolution 18-034 Requesting AKDOT/PF Install a Crosswalk on Lake Street at Grubstake Intersection as Part of Lake Street Rehabilitation Project

CITY OF HOMER
HOMER, ALASKA

Smith

RESOLUTION 18-034

A RESOLUTION OF THE HOMER CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES (AKDOT/PF) INSTALL A CROSSWALK ON LAKE STREET WHERE GRUBSTAKE MEETS LAKE STREET AS PART OF THE HOMER LAKE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT.

WHEREAS, The City of Homer completed the Grubstake extension in 2016 which empties traffic out onto Lake Street; and

WHEREAS, Part of the Grubstake extension project the City installed pedestrian and cyclist amenities such as a bike lane, sidewalk, curb and gutter; and 

WHEREAS, Pedestrian traffic onto Lake Street has increased as a result of these improvements; and

WHEREAS, A crosswalk at this location would increase pedestrian safety; and

WHEREAS, The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is planning on rehabilitating and repaving Lake Street in 2019; and

WHEREAS, Installing a crosswalk during the repaving of Lake Street will allow for a long lasting paint to be embedded into the pavement prolonging the life and visibility of the crosswalk.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Homer, Alaska, respectfully requests the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities install a crosswalk where Grubstake meets Lake Street as part of the Homer Lake Street Rehabilitation Project.

CITY OF HOMER

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                                                                                                                                   BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK