HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15 RESOLUTION NO. j --
A RESOLUTION of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, that
authorizes submitting application(s) for grant funding assistance
for Civic Field lighting from the Youth Athletic Facilities
Account.
Organization Name City of Port Angeles
Project Name(s) Civic Field Lighting Replacement
WHEREAS, our organization has approved a comprehensive parks and recreation
plan or habitat conservation plan that includes this project; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Youth Athletic Facilities Grant , state grant
assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of Civic Field Lighting Replacement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 for grant assistance to
the Youth Athletic Facilities Account,RCW 43.99N.060.
2. Any grant assistance received will be used for direct costs associated with
implementation of the project referenced above;
3. The City Council hereby certifies that our matching share of project funding will be
derived from City and Port Angeles School District Funds 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 after eligible and allowable costs have
been incurred and payment remitted to our vendors, and that the Youth Athletic
Facilities account will hold retainage until the project is deemed complete.
5. We acknowledge that any facility improved through grant assistance from the Youth
Athletic Facilities account 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 Director of the Recreation
and Conservation Office.
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6. We acknowledge that any facility improved with grant assistance from the Youth
Athletic Facilities Account must be dedicated for public outdoor recreation purposes, and
be retained and maintained for such use for perpetuity unless otherwise provided and
agreed to by our organization and the Director of the Recreation and Conservation Office.
7. This resolution becomes part of a formal application for grant assistance from the Youth
Athletic Facilities Account; and
8. We provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Council intends that Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)
funds be used for the grant match and therefore does sequester the City's REET funds,
which sequester shall be rescinded if the City does not receive the grant.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of i
said Council held on the 19`x' day of May, 2015.
Dan Di uilio, Mayorf
f ATTEST:
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ennifer Veneklasen, City Clerk
APPR VED AS TO FO
William E. Bloor,
City Attorney
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