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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/2012 10 Regional Soccer Complex Development; Land Acquisition; Recreation and Conservation Office Application BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. For Meeting of: April 17, 2012 ITEM TITLE: Resolution authorizing an application to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for land acquisition for development of a regional soccer complex. SUBMITTED BY: Michael Morales, Interim City Manager CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Joan Davenport, Acting CED Director, 576 -6417 Joseph Calhoun, Assistant Planner, 575 -6162 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The City of Yakima is preparing a grant application to RCO for land acquisition for the purpose of a public parkland. One of the submission requirements is a Resolution from City Council which authorizes submission of the grant. The proposal would acquire approximately 52 acres of land at the southern end of the Cascade Mill District. Resolution X Ordinance Other (specify) Contract: Mail to: Contract Term: Amount: Expiration Date: Insurance Required? No Funding Source: Phone: APPROVED FOR City Manager SUBMITTAL: . „01 - * / , STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Resolution. BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: None ATTACHMENTS: Click to download ❑ RCO Resolution ❑ Draft Soccer Facility Mao RESOLUTION NO. R -2012- 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, WAC 286 and subsequent Legislative action. WHEREAS, Yakima's existing soccer fields are over - scheduled and over - played; and WHEREAS, Approximately 52 acres of land adjacent to 1 -82 is a premium location for a regional soccer facility; and WHEREAS, our organization has approved a comprehensive plan that includes the development of youth sports fields in the Yakima Urban Area; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the WWRP, state grant assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of property acquisition, and WHEREAS, our organization considers it in the best public interest to support the acquisition of land for a regional soccer complex BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA: 1. The City Manager is authorized to make formal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for grant assistance; 2. Any grant assistance received will be used for direct costs associated with implementation of the project referenced above; 3. The City of Yakima hereby certifies that our matching share of project funding will be derived from land value donations and other Federal infrastructure resources and that we are responsible for supporting all non -cash commitments to this project should they not materialize; 4. The City of Yakima acknowledges that the grant assistance, if approved, will be paid on a reimbursement basis, meaning we will only request payment from the Recreation and Conservation Office after eligible and allowable costs have been incurred and payment remitted to our vendors, and that the Recreation and Conservation Office will hold retainage until the project is deemed complete; 5. The City of Yakima acknowledges that any property acquired and /or facility developed through grant assistance from the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board 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 Recreation and Conservation Office Director or the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board; 6. The City of Yakima acknowledges that any property acquired and /or facility developed with grant assistance from the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board 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 the City of Yakima and the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board; 7. The City of Yakima acknowledges that any property acquired using Recreation and Conservation Funding Board assistance must be developed within five years of the acquisition closing, 8. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for grant assistance; and 9. The City provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of April, 2012. MICAH CAWLEY, Mayor ATTEST City Clerk -y i . •" ,, ` ^ T �I..�` 4 K + - , N t 71'! i ._ ? '•:— ~ ' ter - , t f '} 4 yr . •:, s , Si a s��, �. } i ' .. i a ! �� ,. r i Jcl.d . �• , r y j lip . �•, * ,�4: - +- ilk , r ', i � o f .. t• ; t . � r I . is, IP' . . / . ■ ffT.u: --1,;,1••••e°1 ..e w� �' 7 it � ` • �p + � 1 } r r y £ ,. Ave ....-- . 1„,,... 1 0 � ! - , -. 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