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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. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2898 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 . 2