HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2898 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2898
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN
OUTDOOR RECREATION PROJECT TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE
FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AS PROVIDED BY THE MARINE
RECREATION LAND ACT (MAY CREEK TRAIL) .
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Renton, Washington,
has approved a "Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan" for the
urban area which identifies open space along May Creek located in
the northern part of the city; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Marine Recreation Land
Act, state and federal funding assistance has been authorized and
made available to aid in financing the cost of land for parks and
the construction of outdoor recreational facilities of local public
bodies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Renton considers it
in the best public interest to acquire seven (7 ) parcels of land in
the northern part of the city generally located along and near May
Creek near Coal Creek Parkway.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and
correct, in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor is authorized to make formal
application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for
funding assistance.
SECTION III. Any fund assistance so received be used in
the acquisition of 27 . 82 acres of land located in the northern part
of the City of Renton, Washington.
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SECTION IV. The city' s share of the project will be derived
from the City Park Fund.
SECTION V. That any property acquired with financial aid
through the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation be placed
in use as an outdoor recreation facility or habitat conservation
area and be retained in such use in perpetuity unless as otherwise
provided and agreed to by the City Council, the Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation, and any affected federal agency.
SECTION VI. The City of Renton does hereby certify that the
city is responsible to support all non-cash commitments from third
parties to the local share should they not materialize.
SECTION VII. This resolution shall become part of a formal
application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
SECTION VIII. Adequate notification has been given and
opportunity provided for public input.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 4th day of May 1992 .
Marilyn P tersen, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 4t day of May 1992 .
E ._Mayo
Approve as to form:
Lawrence J. Wa en, City Attorney
RES.209 :4/20/92 :as .
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