HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-96 RESOLUTION NO. 5-96
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles, Washington, authorizing
application to the Department of Natural
Resources for funding assistance for an aquatic
lands enhancement account project.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 79.24 RCW, state
funding assistance has been authorized and made available to aid in
financing the cost of land and the construction of facilities for
public access to, and aquatic land enhancement of, state-owned
aquatic lands; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Port of Port Angeles
Board of Commissioners have agreed to cooperate in the development
of the Port's Oak Street property for a hotel/convention center
complex; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles considers it in the
public interest to develop the Valley Creek Estuary Enhancement
Project generally located on the Port Angeles waterfront west of
and adjacent to the Oak Street development site, for the purpose of
water quality enhancement as well as enhancement of the convention
center project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Port Angeles as follows:
Section 1. The City is authorized to make formal applica-
tion, with the Port of Port Angeles as co-applicant and lead
agency, to the Department of Natural Resources for funding
assistance to be used in the development of the Valley Creek
Estuary Enhancement Project.
Section 2. The Port and City match for the project will be
derived from private investment, other grants, and in-kind
contributions.
Section 3. Property acquired with financial aid through
the Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account will be placed in use in
accordance with the terms of the financial aid approved by the
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Department of Natural Resources.
Section 4. This Resolution is intended to become part of
the formal grant application to the Department of Natural
Resources.
Section 5. Adequate notification has been given and an
opportunity provided for public input.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at
a regular meeting of said Council held on the 16th day of
April , 1996. ~ ....
~M-AYOR
ATTEST:
Becky J~U~n,- ~i~-~ Clerk
Craig D. ~nutson, City Attorney
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