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W A S H I N G T O N , U.S.A.
City Council
April 22, 2009
The Honorable Congressman Norm Dicks
2467 Rayburn House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Sent via fax: 202 - 226 -1176
Re: Surface Transportation Authorization / High Priority Project Request
Dear Congressman Dicks,
The City of Port Angeles is pleased to endorse and support funding for terminal improvements for
the Black Ball Ferry. The City has been working in partnership with Black Ball and the Port of
Port Angeles in a public — private partnership to upgrade and enhance the existing ferry terminal
site. The City of Port Angeles and the North Olympic Peninsula region will benefit from this vital
transportation project with lasting legacies and continued spin off benefits. The project has many
positive attributes, which include-
1. Increased efficiency and connections with the city and state transportation networks.
2. Enhanced passenger and vehicle facilities.
3. Increased public safetyand border crossing security:
4. Enviromnental enhancements and beautification of a key gateway to, and from, Victoria
B.C. Canada and Vancouver Island.
The City, as the planning and permitting agency, will be responsible for obtaining public input and
comment through the permitting process. The project has already been promoted to a number of
organizations and entities in Port Angeles and has been met with positive public support.
Black Ball is committed to fund a portion of the project as part of the private partnership and the
Port and City are seeking additional assistance from State and Federal sources.
We look forward with anticipation to a successful approval of this vital project and thank you for
your continued support of our community and region.
Sincerely, -
Gary Braun
Mayor
City Council
Phone: 360- 417 -4500 / Fax: 360- 417 -4509
Website: www.cityofpa.us / Email: council @cityofpa.us
321 East Fifth Street - P.O. Box 1150 / Port Angeles, WA 98362 -0217