HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2015-004 Airport Lane - 21st Avenue Extension; SIED Funding ApplicationRESOLUTION NO. R-2015-004
A RESOLUTION authorizing the City manager to prepare and submit application for SIED
funding for project to construct Airport Lane — 21st Avenue Extension.
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously submitted applications for funding of
qualifying projects through the Supporting Investments in Economic Development ("SIED")
program, which funds are administered through Yakima County in conjunction with the Yakima
County Development Association; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima desires to submit an application for available funding
from the SIED program to construct and improve an extension of Airport Lane and 21st Avenue
to open additional Yakima Air Terminal property for construction of additional hangars and
related improvements, and has included funds in the 2015 Budget available for use on this
project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima finds and determines that such project will promote
economic development within the community, promote economic growth and use of the airport,
and will provide employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, in order to expedite preparation and submission of an appropriate
application for SIED funding, the City Council finds and determines that it is necessary and
appropriate to allow the City Manager to prepare and submit, on behalf of the City of Yakima, an
application for appropriate funding through the SIED Board for such project, together with
necessary and appropriate Contingency Agreements with participating development partners;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the preparation and submission
of such application, together with any necessary and appropriate Contingency Agreements with
participating development
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will promote economic development, create employment opportunities, and will promote the
general health, safety and welfare; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to prepare and submit, on behalf of the City of
Yakima, and application for available funding from the Yakima County SIED Program for the
improvement of the 21st Avenue — Airport Lane project as generally described above, together
with any necessary and appropriate Contingency Agreements with participating development
partners, to accomplish such timely submission as the City Manager deems prudent and in the
best interests of the City of Yakima; now, therefore,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of January, 2015.
ATTEST:
Micah Cawley, Mayor
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.
For Meeting of: January 06, 2015
ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to prepare and
submit an application for SIED funding for project to construct
Airport Lane — 21st Avenue Extension
Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager, 575-6274
Rob Peterson, Airport Manager, 575-6149
The Yakima Air Terminal -McAllister Field continues to see growth in a variety of areas
throughout the airport to include passengers utilizing airline service, cargo operations, to the
need for additional hangar development. During the October 10, 2014 City Council Study
Session involving City Capital Investment Opportunities, airport staff presented the proposal to
extend 21st Ave and realign Airport Lane of which will provide direct access to airport property
for the further development of hangars and businesses. Through close coordination with
Council members and the Economic Development Committee it was recommended to seek
financial support by application of a Supporting Investments in Economic Diversification (SIED)
to assist with the development of 21st Ave and Airport Lane.
Resolution: X
Other (Specify):
Contract:
Start Date:
Item Budgeted: Yes
Funding Source/Fiscal
Impact:
Strategic Priority:
Insurance Required? No
Mail to:
Phone:
Ordinance:
Contract Term:
End Date:
Amount: 180,000
They City of Yakima will contribute approximately
$180,000 allocated in the 2015 budget for the 21st
Ave extension as the local match. Total estimated
costs for both 21st Ave and the realignment of
Airport Lane are $705,000.
Improve the Built Environment
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
RECOMMENDATION:
City Manager
Staff recommends the City Council allow the City Manager to apply for SI ED funding to further
develop the airport's access and infrastructure to allow additional hangar and business
development.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D Airport SIED Grant Resolution
D map
D map 2
Upload Date
12/16/2014
12/23/2014
12/23/2014
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