HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3819CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO.3819
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO A
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (WSDOT)TO OBTAIN $500,000
OF TEA-21 ENHANCEMENT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT
DESIGN OF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE LAKE
WASHINGTON TRAIL IN COULON PARK AND THE CEDAR RIVER
TRAIL.
WHEREAS,the Cedar River Trail and the Lake Washington Trail are currently separated
by a combillation of over-water,shoreline,and landbased areas located on the Department of
Natural Resources'land and on easements through Boeing and Southport property;and
WHEREAS,Renton's proposed project to connect the two trails includes a plan to
design approximately 2,600 feet of a 10 to 12-foot wide ADA accessible pedestrian trail and over-
water walkway;and
WHEREAS,this project is commonly referred to as the "Sam Chastain"trail or the "Lake
Washington Trail South Lake Connector";and
WHEREAS,WSDOT has monies available for this project design through the TEA..21
Enhancement Grant Funds;and
WHEREAS,the City of Renton has been awarded $500,000 through that grant program
for this project;and
WHEREAS,no local matching funds are required;and
WHEREAS,it is necessary to document the terms and conditions under which the City of
Renton will receive such a grant;
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RESOLUTION NO.3819
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.
SECTION II.
The above findings are true and correct in all respects.
The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to enter into the Local
Agency Agreement between WSDOT and the City of Renton for the project design of the Lake
Washington Trail South Lake connector.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 19 t h day of_.-:;J.-:;u=n;...:.e ----C',2006.
Bonnie 1.Walton,City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 19 t h day of __...::.J...::u.:.;:.n..=..e ------C,2006.
olker,Mayor
Ap~ed as to form
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Lawrence 1.Warren,City Attorney
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