HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1997-095 Interagency Committee for Outdoor RecreationRESOLUTION NO. R-97- 95
A RESOLUTION: Authorizing the execution and filing of a funding assistance application for an outdoor
recreation or habitat conservation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation as provided in Chapter 43.98A RCW, Washington Wildlife and Recreation
Program for the purpose of developing Chesterley Park.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima has approved a "Comprehensive Park and
Recreation Plan" for the urban area which identifies a community park at 40th Avenue and River Road
("Chesterley Park"); and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, state and
federal funding assistance has been authorized and made available to aid in financing the cost of land for parks
and habitat conservation areas and the construction of outdoor recreational facilities of local public bodies; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima considers it in the best public interest to develop
- Chesterley Park located at 40th Avenue and River Road in northwest Yakima; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
1. That the City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized to execute and file an
application with the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for funding assistance
provided by the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program; and
2. That any fund assistance received be used for the development of the Chesterley Park Soccer
Complex; and
3 . That the City of Yakima anticipates its share of project funding will be derived from the Parks and
Recreation Capital Fund, the Yakima Youth Soccer Association, and the Greater Yakima Adult
Soccer Association; and
4. The City of Yakima acknowledges that they must support all non-cash commitments to the local
share should they not materialize; and
5. That this resolution becomes part of the formal application to IAC; and
6. That the City of Yakima provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application
through its comprehensive planning process and public meetings of its Parks Commission.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, 129 No. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901, at its regular
meeting this 1' day of ct y , 1997.
ATTEST:
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ACTING /CITY CLERK
NN BUCHANAN, MAYOR
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
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For Meeting of July 1. 1997
ITEM TITLE: Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) Resolution
SUBMITTED BY: Jerry Copeland, Director of Public Works
Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Denise Nichols, 576-6416
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Division has applied to the Interagency Committee
for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) for a development grant to develop the two remaining soccer
fields at Chesterley Park.
This Resolution verifies our intent to apply for this grant and receive funding assistance from
IAC.
Resolution x Ordinance — Contract _ Other (Specify)
Funding Source Parks and Recreation Budget
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the attached Resolution.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: