HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1992-D6177 Interagency Committee / GreenwayRESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION: authorizing the co-signing of an application with
Yakima County for funding assistance for an
Outdoor Recreation Project to the Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) as
provided by the Marine Recreation Land Act and
the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.
WHEREAS, Yakima County has successfully sponsored the grant
application with the Yakima Greenway Foundation for the
extension of the Greenway Pathway South from SR24 2.75 miles to
the 1-82 Valley Mall interchange; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yakima has
approved a "Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan" for the
urban area which identifies the Greenway Foundation trail system
along the Yakima River in the southeastern portion of the City;
and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Marine Recreation Land
Act and the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program, state and
federal funding assistance has been authorized and made
available to aid in financing the cost of land for parks 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 a community trail in
the vicinity of the southeastern part of the City generally
located south of Highway 24 along the west side of the Yakima
Rive, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. That the Mayor be authorized to co-sign the
attached and incorporated application with Yakima County to the
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) for funding
assistance for the aforementioned project.
Section 2. That any fund assistance so received be used in
the development of 2.75 miles of trail described in the above
recitals.
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Section 3. That the local share of the project will be
derived from donations from the Greenway Foundation.
Section 4. That any property acquired with financial aid
through the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC)
be placed in use as an outdoor recreation facility and be
retained in such use in perpetuity unless as otherwise provided
and agreed to by the City Council, the Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation, and any affected federal agency.
Section 5. That this resolution become part of a formal
application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
Section 6. That adequate notification has been given and
opportunity provided for public input and that published notices
have identified affected flood plains and/or wetlands, if
applicable.
Section 7. That the City of Yakima does certify that the
City is the owner of a portion of the land to be developed and
based on current knowledge, .provides assurance there are no
encumbrances on the land which would restrict recreation use of
the land as proposed in the aforementioned application and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
The City Clerk shall send a certified copy of this
resolution to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this0;154iday of
1992.
ATTEST:
City'Clerk
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Mayor