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CITY OF MERIDIAN
RESOLUTION NO. tJ5 - 4-fl7
BY THE CîT¥--COUNCIL:
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BIRD, DONNELL, ROUNTREE, WARDLE
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE COUNCIL ACTION AND
RECOMMENDATION TO THJfAfiA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT FOR A
DOWNTOWN MERIDIAN TRAFFIC PLAN AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have the authority pursuant to I.C. § 50-302
to establish resolutions not inconsistent with the laws of the state of Idaho as may be
expedient, in addition to the special powers therein granted, to maintain the peace, good
government and welfare of the corporation and its trade, commerce and industry; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Meridian and the Ada County Highway District (ACHD)
jointly commissioned a study by the Hudson Company (Hudson) and Fehr & Peers (Fehr)
to analyze and evaluate various transportation management options for Downtown
Meridian using community, transportation, and fiscal priorities; and
WHEREAS, four public workshops were held for the project on September 30,
2004, November 16, 2004, January 19, 2004, and May 18, 2005; and
WHEREAS, after extensive review, analysis, and agency and public input a
report detailing three finalist alternatives, with a preferred alternative, identified in the
Plan as Alternative "c" and labeled the "split-corridor" was prepared and public
comment was received; and
WHEREAS, recommendations for the preferred alternative were provided by the
public, the project steering committee, the Meridian Development Corporation (MDC),
and the Meridian Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did accept the Downtown Meridian Transportation
Management Plan as prepared jointly by Hudson and Fehr;
WHEREAS, the City Council heard public testimony on the plan and the
alternative transportation options on July 26, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the recommended alternative
comes with a higher cost than one of the finalist alternatives, but the preferred alternative
will have a greatest benefit to all citizens in the County and would therefore be a wise
investment of ACHD funds, and in harmony with the Ada County Highway District's
policy to "develop cost effective, efficient, and safe projects that are compatible with the
terrain and adjacent development; " and
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WHEREAS, after such hearings, the City Council, by formal motion, did
recommend the alternative identified as the "split-corridor" option also labeled
Alternative "C"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the City Council of the City of Meridian
is for the "Split Corridor" option as outlined in the Downtown Meridian Transportation
Management Plan, dated June 2005.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Meridian does hereby recommend that
the Ada County Highway District adopt the recommendation for the "Split Corridor"
option as outlined in the Downtown Meridian Transportation Management Plan, dated
June 2005.
Section 3. The City Council ofthe City of Meridian does hereby recommend that
the Ada County Highway District incorporate the "Split Corridor" option into its Capital
Improvement Plan and its next five (5) year work plan.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon
its adoption and approval.
ADO1TED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 23 ':!! day of
Hu~u.[(- ,2005.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 23 rf! day of
l7u!úJ&- ,2005.
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