Title
ORDINANCE NO. 3382 - ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF THE H & N FREEMONT REPLICA SQUIRREL BRIDGE FROM THE LONGVIEW SANDBAGGERS
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Address quality of place issues
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Required
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Longview Sandbaggers co-host the annual Squirrelfest event in Longview, and unveil a new squirrel bridge to be installed over the public right-of-way at the festival. The Sandbaggers then coordinate with city staff to install the bridge. The Sandbaggers retain ownership of each bridge for one year after installation before presenting a title of ownership to the City. Ownership acceptance by ordinance is required by the Longview Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 3382 will accept the gift of a squirrel bridge hung in 2017.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
Each bridge will require periodic maintenance, the cost of which is anticipated to be minimal.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3382.
STAFF CONTACT:
Craig Bozarth, City Engineer