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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2014-071 Funding Application for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation ProgramA RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. R-2014-071 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, the City of Yakima's existing Randall Park is 40 years old and in need of renovation; and WHEREAS, Approximately 40 acres of land is currently being used for recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the City of Yakima City Council and Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission have approved a comprehensive plan that includes the redevelopment of Randall Park; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the WWRP, state grant assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of the restoration; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima considers it in the best public interest to improve the current public park property, and that such improvement will promote the general health, safety and welfare; now, therefore 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 its matching share of project funding will be derived from donations, REET 2 funds, Parks and Recreation Capital funds, and that the City of Yakima is 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 the City of Yakima will only request payment from the Recreation and Conservation Office after eligible and allowable costs have been incurred and payment remitted to the city's 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 improvements to Randall Park 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 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 of Yakima has provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 20th day of May, 2014. ‘74(ia Micah awlyy, Mayor ATTEST' So Claar Tee, City Clerk BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item N F. For Meeting of: May 20, 2014 ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: Resolution authorizing application for funding assistance for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) project to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for improvements to Randall Park. Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager, 576-6416 SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Attached is the authorizing application for funding assistance for a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) project to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for the Randall Park Improvements project which consist of: new bridges, pond restoration, walkway repair and replacements, landscaping, irrigation, new restrooms, fencing, entrance signs, playground, basketball court, picnic shelter, and parking lot improvements. Resolution: X Ordinance: Other (Specify): Contract: Contract Term: Start Date: End Date: Item Budgeted: NA Amount: Funding Source/Fiscal N/A Impact: Strategic Priority: Improve the Built Environment Insurance Required? No Mail to: Ken Wilkinson Phone: 509-576-6416 APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: City Manager RECOMMENDATION: Yakima Parks and Recreation staff recommend approval of this application. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date 0 resolution RCO grant 4/23/2014 0 Randall Park Improvements Memo 4/23/2014 Type Resolution Backup Material Memorandum February 18, 2014 To: Tony O'Rourke, City Manager Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works From: Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager Subject: Randall Park Improvements Randall Park was constructed in 1973 and was identified as one of the most popular parks in the city by the 2011 Parks & Recreation citizens' survey. Regular maintenance and upgrades have been made to the park, but it is now time for a major facelift. In October 2010, the wooden bridges across the small creek were removed due to degradation and potential safety hazards. At that time a small committee was formed and some funds from the "For A Better Tomorrow" committee were earmarked for the bridge replacement. After some committee work it was determined that there was not enough money to replace one bridge and the project was put on hold. In September of 2013, an anonymous donation of $50,000 was given for Randall Park improvements. The committee was reformed and plans were started to again make improvements to the park. In January, another $100,000 was donated to the project with a challenge being issued by the donors to the community to match the donation. Any funds raised can be used as match for the Recreation and Conservation Office [RCO] grants for park development that are due May of 2014. Additionally, it is possible that some stormwater improvements could be made to the park and those funds could also be used as match. The committee is in the process of identifying the park improvement needs and prioritizing the items. Included in the list of improvements are: new bridge, pond improvements, walkway repair and replacements, new restrooms, playground, picnic shelter, parking lot improvements, etc. If funding is received, work can begin on the park in 2015. A meeting with the RCO staff in September of 2013 was held and the staff from RCO were enthusiastic and optimistic about funding. The RCO grant is dollar for dollar raised up to $500,000. Possible improvement costs are as follows: Two new restrooms - $200,000, playground - $80,000, picnic shelter - $30,000, bridge to nature area - $40,000, walkways - $150,000, parking lots — $350,000, pond improvements - $50,000, additional miscellaneous costs - $100,000 [demolition, permits, etc.]. Potential revenue sources: RCO - $500,000, initial donation - $50,000, secondary donation with match challenge - $200,000, Stormwater - $50,000, REET II - $100,000, In -Kind - $100,000, [Streets Division, Park Maintenance], Parks Capital - $50,000, volunteer labor - $15,000.