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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14 i RESOLUTION NO. This is a resolution that authorizes submitting application(s) for grant funding assistance for Boating Infrastructure Grant project(s) to the Recreation and Conservation Office as provided in 50 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 86, Boating Infrastructure Grant Program: Final Rule; WAC 286 and subsequent Legislative action. Organization Name City of Port Angeles Project Name(s) Boating Facilities at City Pier WHEREAS,under the provisions of the Boating Infrastructure Grant(BIG) program, grant assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of restoration and development of floating docks located on the City Pier; and WHEREAS, our organization considers it in the best public interest to complete the project described in the application(s); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: 1. The City Manager is authorized to make formal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for grant assistance; 2. Any grant assistance received will be used for direct costs associated with implementation of the project referenced above; 3. Our organization hereby certifies that our matching share of project funding will be derived from the Real Estate Excise Tax Fund (BEET) and that we are responsible for supporting all non-cash commitments to this project should they not materialize. 4. We acknowledge that the grant assistance, if approved, will be paid on a reimbursement basis, meaning we will only request payment from the Recreation and Conservation Office after eligible and allowable costs have been incurred and payment remitted to our vendors, and that the Recreation and Conservation Office will hold retainage until the project is deemed complete. 5. We acknowledge that any facility developed through grant assistance from the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board must be reasonably maintained and made available to the general public at reasonable hours and times of the year according to the type of area or facility unless other restrictions have been agreed to by the Recreation and Conservation Office Director or the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. i 6. We acknowledge that any facility developed with grant assistance from the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board must be dedicated for public outdoor recreation -1- I purposes, and be retained and maintained for such use for a minimum of 20 years from the date of final project reimbursement unless otherwise provided and agreed to by our organization, the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. 7. We have read both the federal guidelines and state policies for the BIG program and agree to abide b those guidelines and policies, and �' Y g as BIG ants are federal funds our p to , organization must comply with all applicable federal laws. 8. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for grant assistance; and 9. We provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a special meeting of said Council held on the 291h day April,of 2014. an OI VV, ui , ayor ATTE ST: Janessa Hurd Cit � c y Cl rk APPROVED AS TO FO i �I William E. B1 or, City Attorney I i -2- i