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Home My WebLink AboutR-2008-062 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program; Youth Soccer Complex WWRP RCO Grant ApplicationRESOLUTION NO. R-2008-62 A RESOLUTION authorizing application for funding assistance for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) project to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) as provided in Chapter 79A.15 RCW, Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. WHEREAS, our organization has approved a comprehensive plan calling for development of youth sports fields, particularly on the eastern portions of the Yakima urban area; and WHEREAS, Yakima's annual 300 days of sunshine encourages outdoor soccer to be played nine months out of the year; and WHEREAS, Yakima's existing soccer fields are over -scheduled and over -played; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of WWRP, state funding assistance is requested to aid in financing facility development; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima considers it in the best public interest to support development of the Yakima Youth Soccer Association Soccer Complex; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: 1. The City Manager be authorized to make formal application to the RCO on behalf of the Yakima Youth Soccer Association for funding assistance; 2. Any fund assistance received by the Yakima Youth Soccer Association be used for implementation of the soccer complex referenced above; 3. The Yakima Youth Soccer Association (YYSA) hereby assures and certifies the City of Yakima that its share of the project will be derived from donations from the YYSA capital fund and donations from grants and community; 4. The Yakima Youth Soccer Association acknowledges responsibility for supporting all non — cash commitments to the sponsor share should they not materialize; 5. The City of Yakima acknowledges the property restored with financial aid from the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board (RCFB) must be placed in use as an outdoor recreation facility and be retained in such use in perpetuity unless otherwise agreed to by the City of Yakima and the RCO. (Generally, RCO approves removing facilities from the perpetuity agreement when facilities have reached their designated life expectancy, or because of extraordinary vandalism, acts of nature, fire, etc.) 6. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to the RCO office; and 7. Appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application was provided. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 15th day of April, 20 ATTEST: City Clerk • • • Yakima Youth Soccer Association Our Project Yakima Youth Soccer Association, in cooperation with the City of Yakima, is proposing to construct a 34 -acre soccer complex on city -owned property east of Interstate 82 and south of State Route 24/Nob Hill Boulevard. In addition to beautifying the highway corridor, this project will be financed without a tax increase or bonded debt. YYSA will maintain the complex and will be responsible for all operations as well. The soccer complex will include the following features: • Abundant parking • Concessions and restrooms • Connections to the Yakima Greenway • Children's play area • Maintenance/administration building • Nature trail & picnic area Our Request of You: We're here today to seek your non-binding endorsement of our project. Your initial support of our project is important to us as we build a coalition and move forward. With your endorsement, we may include your organization's name in promotional materials, grant applications, and community events. Next Steps: We are meeting frequently to design the project, secure additional financing and donations, and obtain land use approvals. This spring, we will expand our outreach effort by presenting our project to local service clubs and other organizations. For more information, contact Larry Mattson, project manager, at 833-3863, or visit the YYSA website at www.yysa.org. Mattson Project Advocates 509.833.3863 • • • ITEM TITLE: BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. For Meeting of April 15, 2008 Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application for Funding Assistance for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program project to the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board (RCO) for Development of a Youth Soccer Complex SUBMITTED BY: Chris Waarvick, Director of Public Works Denise Nichols, Parks and Recreation Manager CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Denise Nichols, 575-6020 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Attached is a resolution authorizing the City of Yakima to apply on behalf of the Yakima Youth Soccer Association (YYSA) for an RCO grant for development of a 34 -acre soccer complex on City property located east of Interstate 82 and south of State Route 24 adjacent to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. YYSA plans to lease the property from the City and to provide both development and maintenance of the facility at no cost to the city. YYSA will also be responsible for providing the match required for the grant. Resolution 1 Ordinance Agreement Other(specify) Brief Summary, Promotional pamphlet, orthophotograph Mail to (name and address): Funding Source: YYSA capital funds, grants and donations APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff respectfully requests City Council to adopt the Resolution authorizing application on behalf of the Yakima Youth Soccer Association for a new soccer complex. BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends adoption of this Resolution. COUNCIL ACTION: Qaikt duh G�'�iow � List a6 St(H2O4tekst bu he.0 with- - fdoh lois - MateAmis 6b,k cohszuection - Sponsol'iy'the 2& oydd - to / GLS 6G€dd this co/&.e ?'��it /o Lewin Mow? - !/GsGt www.,9.5a oh, - Ca /l e33.3863 to sthet pneSentatiGn, �otL /�i bl th rott/2 j, b1L btGr� l u3 ion, - The oG€t62 Socce7 %tssbdtioh GS mt/iuseetstee a6oG,tt the 6enits the ?/faizifna Soce& i Ce e wi/,G b/ii,h9 to owz con�rwzit�. Help the YYSA build a lasting legacy for our valley's youth. YYSA MISSION STATEMENT To teach, govern and promote the game of soccer. To encourage courtesy, proper conduct and respect for authority by the officials, and spectators. To promote a sense of fair play, good = sportsmanship and the development of leadership. To develop physical fitness, mental alertness and self discipline. Office Information 313 South llth Avenue Ste B, Yakima, Washington 98902 Phone: 509-452-1392 Fax: 509-469-9673 - More fields mean more healthy activities for valley residents. - Soccer tournaments currently contribute over 52,000,000 to the local economy each year, but the current fields are at their maximum. - More fields mean additional revenue for area hotels, restaurants, and associated businesses. - More fields will beautify the 1-82 corridor. - More fields mean more of the things that make Yakima special! YYSA Office Hours are Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:OOp.m. • Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. February 2008 "Our city is challenged to find ways to meet the recreation and quality of life needs of our diverse community. As Mayor of Yakima, I applaud the efforts of groups like the Yakima Youth Soccer Association in partnering with the city to help meet those needs. I encourage everyone to support this project in any way they can." P4/ /e t rtfrito,e4,: Connections to the Yakima Gray 34 acres of quality fields Administration building Children's playground Onsite restrooms Ample parking Concessions Nature trails Picnic areas • A Premier Complex built on city property south of SR -24 & east of 1-82 • Long-term operations & maintenance agreement negotiated with the City of Yakima Developed and maintained with no financial burden to the city Endorsed by local business, youth, and recreational organizations • Construction scheduled to begin Fall 2008 Play starts Fall 2009 The current state of soccer facilities in Yakima can best be described as "barely adequate." Larger tournaments require visitors to travel frequently between Perry, Chesterley, and Ahtanum fields. Parking is often insufficient. Increasingly, tournaments are searching for a single site, with adequate parking, and onsite amenities. The new Yakima Soccer Park will have all that, plus great weather and a location central to Washington & Oregon population concentrations. • Environment will be protected throughout construction & operation Mature trees will be left in place Existing pond will be enhanced with construction of a nature trail Natural areas will be restored �►, Updated landscaping throughout