HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-19 RESOLUTION NO.
This resolution authorizes the submittal of an application for planning grant
funding assistance through the Community Economic Revitalization
Board(CERB)Con-anunity Revitalization Grant Program.
Organization Name: City of Port Angeles and McKinley Paper
Project Name: South Dock Engineering and Feasibility Assessment: The
purpose of this project is to assess the current condition of the
"South Dock" which is owned upland by the City of Port Angeles
and operated by McKinley Paper. The assessment would develop an
estimate of improvements needed to put it into service and ensure
its utility in the future. Marine transportation of raw materials and
finished goods is considered a key element in the long-term success
of McKinley Paper mill operations. Currently the south dock is
unusable due to structural concerns and vertical flooring weak spots.
This project will result in understanding the current condition of the
dock and estimation of the repairs needed before putting it into
service, including the potential for barging of recycled paper
materials. Once in service, the mill will be able to load and unload
barges containing recycled paper materials, significantly decreasing
the amount of inbound semi-truck traffic along the main road that
runs through the mill. To further reduce emissions,the feasibility of
utilizing an electric or hybrid electric barges will be evaluated.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Angeles considers it in the best public interest to conduct a
feasibility study on options for providing electric barge service to the McKinley Paper mill in Port
Angeles;
WHEREAS,the City of Port Angeles meets the requirements and further intends to enter
into a grant contract with the Community Economic Revitalization Board if the terms and
conditions for a Community Revitalization Grant are satisfactory to both parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The City Manager is authorized to make formal application to the Community Economic
Revitalization Board(CERB)Community Revitalization Grant Program for grant assistance.
2. Any grant assistance received will be used for direct costs associated with implementation of
the project referenced above.
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3. The City of Port Angeles hereby certifies that,the rewired matching share of project funding
will be completely derived from a contribution from. McKinley Paper and that we are
responsible for supporting all non-cash commitments to this project should they not
materialize.
4. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to Community Economic Revitalization
Board(CERB)Community Revitalization Grant Program for planning grant assistance.
5. The City of Port Angeles provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this
application.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the day of November, 2019.
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Sissi Bruch, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Martinez-Bailey, City C _.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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'mil iam E. Bloor, City Att y
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