HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2976 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2976
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR AN
ACQUISITION PROJECT AS PROVIDED BY THE METRO SHORELINE
IMPROVEMENT FUND WITH THE MUNICIPALITY OF METROPOLITAN
SEATTLE (CEDAR RIVER TRAIL) .
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Renton, Washington, has
approved a "Comprehensive Park, Recreation and Open Space Plan" and
"Trails Master Plan" for the urban area, which identifies open space
located in the central part of the City; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of a negotiated settlement related
to the expansion of the West Point Treatment Plant, mitigation funds
to offset .impacts to shorelines has- been authorized and made available
to aid in fi:nancing . the cost of regional shoreline acquisitions and
improvements reements that lac.e,._�enhance or provide substitute environments
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,that:.-::provide _-shore line for _:public access and use, and for wildlife
habitat; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Renton considers it in
the best public interest to enhance shoreline access over and along
the southeastern shoreline of Lake Washington;
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 Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle for funding assistance.
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SECTION III . Any fund assistance so received shall be used in
the construction of a waterwalk/trail system and shoreline
enhancement.
SECTION IV. Any property acquired with financial aid through
the Municipality of Metroplitan Seattle shall 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 Municipality of Metroplitan
Seattle, and any affected general agency.
SECTION V. This resolution shall become part of a formal
application to the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle.
SECTION VI . Adequate notification has been given and
opportunity provided for public input.
"PASSED "BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of May , 1993 .
Marilyn P tersen
APPROVED BY- THE MAYOR this 17th day Of May , 1993 .
E rl Clymer, yor
Approve s
Lawrence J. Warran, City Attorney
RES.292 :5/13/93 :as .
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