Pasco looking for input on sex offender housing, big road projects and more
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- Pasco invites public comment on its Capital Improvement Plan and priorities.
- City seeks feedback on six-year Transportation Improvement Plan and projects.
- Officials will use input to prioritize road, safety, parks, utilities and pathways.
Pasco is hosting a series of meetings to get public input on critical long-range plans.
The city will be looking for feedback on their Capital Improvement Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan, according to a news release from the city.
Capital Improvement Plans guide how the city prioritizes large capital projects ranging from parks to public facilities and utility systems.
Some examples include the Broadmoor development improvement area, the Lewis Street Overpass, new soccer complexes, wastewater treatment plant upgrades and Gesa Stadium clubhouse improvements.
Transportation Improvement Plans help steer transportation investments over the next six years.
That includes roadway improvements, safety upgrades and mobility projects, according to the city. Examples include a future Road 76 overpass, Sylvester Street improvements and planned bicycle and pedestrian paths along Franklin County Irrigation District canals.
They also serve as an opportunity for feedback on projects that are currently being prioritized.
“Community input plays an important role in shaping these plans and helping the city prioritize projects that reflect Pasco’s needs today and into the future,” the release said.
“The outreach meetings provide an opportunity for residents and community stakeholders to learn about proposed projects, ask questions, and share feedback before the plans are finalized and presented for adoption.”
Find more information about the Capital Improvement Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan on the city’s website.
Meetings
Wednesday, April 8
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: Pasco City Hall Council Chambers and online via Microsoft Teams Register to attend virtually.
Tuesday, April 14
When: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Ray Reynolds Middle School, 9507 Burns Rd.
LRA meetings
Pasco also has three more meetings planned to discuss potential solutions to preventing or restricting Less Restrictive Alternative housing for sex offenders in residential areas.
Within the next six months, the city will develop a permanent ordinance for the council to consider.
The state mandates that these facilities open in Washington cities, and Pasco may consider implementing an ordinance similar to West Richland’s new policy to only allow them in light industrial areas.
Public participation at the first meeting was extremely low, according to local leaders. There are still plenty of opportunities to voice concerns.
Wednesday, April 15
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: Ray Reynolds Middle School, 9507 Burns Rd.
April 29
When: 4:30 p.m.
Where: McLoughlin Middle School, 2803 N. Road 88.
May 6
When: Noon
Where: Hybrid (in-person and virtual) session at Pasco City Hall, 525 N. 3rd Ave.
Residents who would like to attend virtually can register online.
