HomeMy WebLinkAbout2610RESOLUTION NO. 2610
A Resolution regarding the replacement of the Manette Bridge
WHEREAS, the Manette Bridge is in an advanced state of deterioration and has an anticipated
remaining life of ten years or less; and,
WHEREAS, the Manette Bridge is owned and maintained by the State of Washington; and,
WBEREAS, the State desires to develop the replacement bridge in partnership with the
citizens of Bremerton; and,
WHEREAS, the State and City of Bremerton jointly hosted public meetings on December 11
and 16, 1996 and on April 15 and 17, 1997 and held public discussion with the City Council on
December 2, 1996, April 7, 1997 and June 16, 1997, to seek input and develop consensus on the
location, elevation and architectural features of a replacement to the Manette Bridge; and,
WHEREAS, the State has made recommendation to the City for bridge replacement concepts
to be carried forward into final design; and,
WHEREAS, the State requests a City recommendation on the bridge replacement concepts for
the final design; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton:
That the following bridge replacement concepts be carried forward into the final design
process:
a) The new bridge structure be south of and adjacent to the existing bridge structure.
b) The new bridge connect to the existing street system at the termini of the existing
bridge.
c) That a turn lane be added to the east end of the bridge.
d) The bridge cross section include two 12-foot vehicular travel lanes, two 5-foot bike
lanes/shoulders and two 6-foot sidewalks.
e) That the bridge be a variable depth girder structure with five piers.
f) That conduit be provided for decorative lighting at the bridge structure and piers.
2. That the State continue its partnership with the citizens of Bremerton during the design
process to address issues of mutual interest.
PASSED this 25th day of June, 1997.
David Farr, Council President
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