Loading...
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 P P ,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. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2976 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 . 2