HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2006-052 Joint Long Fibre Road Improvement Project Grant Application w/ City of Union Gap (Washington State Community Economic RRESOLUTION NO. R-2006- 52
A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a joint grant application
with the City of Union Gap as Lead Applicant for $1,960,000 to the
Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board Jobs
Development Fund for the Long Fibre Road Improvement Project (the
"Proj ect").
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature has established the Jobs Development Fund
(JDF) to assist economic growth through public infrastructure investments m the state; and
WHEREAS, economic development is a priority for the City of Yakima, and the City
intends to approach economic development on an inclusive, comprehensive basis which involves
public, private and community-based efforts to achieve new investment and redevelopment m the
City; and
WHEREAS, the Long Fibre Road Improvement Project will enhance an emerging
development corridor in the cities of Yakima and Union Gap; and
WHEREAS, the improvements to be constructed with JDF funding are eligible for mclusion
m the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Project will leverage significant private investment;
Now, Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and submit a joint grant
application with the City of Union Gap as Lead Applicant, including all understandings and
assurances contained therein, for financing from CERB's Jobs Development Fund, m an amount
not exceed $1,960,000 for the Long Fibre Road Improvement Project. The City Manager is hereby
designated as the official representative of the City to act m connection with that funding application
and is authorized to take such additional actions as may be necessary and prudent to complete the
application process for the Project.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 28th day of March, 2006.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
David Edler, Mayor
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
LtL
For Meeting Of: March 28, 2006
ITEM TITLE: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit a
joint grant application with the City of Union Gap as Lead Applicant
for $1,960,000 to the Washington State Community Economic
Revitalization Board Jobs Development Fund for the Long Fibre
Road Improvement Project (the "Project").
SUBMITTED BY: Bill Cook, Director of Community and Economic Development
CONTACT: Michael Morales, 575-3533
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Washington State Legislature created a new grant program for CERB in the 2005
session called the Jobs Development Fund. The purpose of the JDF is to provide grants
for construction of infrastructure that is critical to new development and emerging
industries. CERB is accepting applications for projects that will be funded by the
legislature in the 2007 session. The JDF program requires a 66% match by the
applicant agency in order to qualify for funds. Match monies do not need to be secured
for the application process, but must be raised prior to the use of JDF dollars. Eligible
match includes private, local, state and federal funds, and right-of-way contributions.
The Long Fibre Road Improvement Project partly the result of a joint planning effort
between Union Gap and Yakima. Although the project will not directly create jobs in the
City of Yakima portion, Union Gap has agreed to make improvements to the Yakima
segments and intersections of the roadway that are impacted by the project. They have
also agreed to work with the city to realign the boundary between the two cities at the
intersection of Valley Mall Boulevard and Long Fibre Road as part of the project. Local
match for the project will be provided by Union Gap through other local, state and
federal grants.
Resolution _X Ordinance _ Contract _ Other: Grant Application
Funding Source: Washington State CTED
Approval for Submittal:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Council Economic Development Committee
recommends approval
Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2006-52
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