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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/2008 06 Youth Soccer Complex Grant Application i BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. �O For Meeting of April 15, 2008 ITEM TITLE: 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: i RESOLUTION NO. R -2008- (Project #08- • ) 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 eastem 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; 411 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 th DAY OF , 2008. David Edler, Mayor • Attest: Deborah Moore • Yakima You Soccer Association • Our Project: Y akima Youth Soccer Association, in cooperation with the C ity o 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 Frill Boulevard. In addition to beautifying the highway corridor, this project will be finance wthout a tax increas e or bonded debt. YYSA will maintain t he complex and will be responsible for all operations as well. The soccer complex will i th following features: • Abundant parking • Concessions an d restrooms • Connections to the Yakima Greenway •Children's play area • Maintenance /adm building • Nature trail &picnic area k k• 1 11 T ? �> ; 4 M•.' " j � fr 1 .�J^ �h t 4 a - �. f xs. - - '/ -, x a :i � i r ffiCS ^Y' d F e ,- *. '.tR.' } 40. ' " _� '_�^"' w .fit �. ��� •.x �b��� "�' � ti..z ��� � .,e ° y , .. • , ga r t; n'L,_ v—. ,`'' x x > '' w^z.a- w 4" 7 s,�`Y'.x �',. -s tom' �>' x w... k .' ".".`�.. 'mat" '"'x s I+ r Our Re ques t of You: We're here today to seek your non - binding endorsement o our pro j ect. Your ini tial support o f our project is importan to u as we b a coalition and move forward. With you endorsement, we may include your organization's name in pro motional materials, g ra nt applications, and commu events. Next Steps: We are meeting frequently t° design the project, secure a d di tiona l financing and donat an o btain land use approva Th sp ring, we will expand our o utreac h effort by pre senting our project to local servi c l u bs and other organizations. For more informat c Lany Mattson, pro manager, at 833 3863, o r visit the YYSA we bsite at www.yys • , Mattson Project Advocates 5 .,.,,.y. • a e �T�i 1 a i s ^ q °:', ' , - •�' t ' . `- 'T '`• '' ` . ad r ' 1l ws � p :+ ' 1,,..°° ► if x E_� " ;` i {. � �n*^rrw.et F: "" J � • r Y r 6;,- f i �y - . ,.!! .' , j ' ` fir "�q n 4' �4 `� F }% .. 4` t '! i,{. i'''''''. • . '''' „ ..4.-,,,k. ` %,' n t �: ti ,. Ctrl ° „ .r � �� ' ♦ t ' )•.; 7l+t 4 . iv,- M ti _'4- y w ;' » " _ 6 4' % . .. . 4 , "5'.;" ' t t k - 4 k''''-'' : 7 -^: . :k A _ay m,y rk rr : ' t II. I t rk' a ' Iy ,..., 1 lir: y ., .. i , « "_' te a` .. r ,,, i ) ,,,'4, . 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Witne re' Zer/011 ?ild'1 4 A . ...* - - sit Wu/W.9914/. o - Gt to soccer ah`Z 6o - Cad 833.3e6.3 to s�^h a/��csentatio�t � a`Zifna iOtt,tJ2/ 4s t .., 1, 604 pow?, c 0u/2 0h oh��e ati0l2 I -- " Ce,ital, ifri the heaid o6)` the State ' , - The ?/fai bna o tth, SoceeA asocial:oh is �! i ` - %f at /n/Aeves the uvviouhud, anew ent/utsi�stic about the 6e its the tithe nG M 0 Socc Co lee u}i// 6 " to ours co - That i s Div uW d and of i iv H e l p t h e YYSA b u i l d a lasting legacy for our valley's youth. - More fields mean more healthy activities for YYSA MISSION STATEMENT �'`'• r valley residents. ,-- --, - Soccer tournaments currently contribute over To teach, govern and promote the game of soccer. To encourage A4- .�_ - _ a_ ..,�` — - „_ - 5 2,000,000 to the local economy each year, 1( S' courtesy, proper conduct and respect for authority by the s — Wit - but the current fields are at their maximum. " . fl iC 'L / i '� officials, and spectators. To promote a sense of fair play good � A4 .� A a ■ 4 ." - _ l ■ a sportsmanship and the development of leadership. To develop .4 -f ,. ' " /re - More fields mean additional revenue for area � � ► p fitness, mental alertness and self discipline. ' :��` ,o/'' �` ", hotels, restaurants and associated businesses. ► \ \ \\ �� `\ � 1 �; ' � ' = - More fields will beautify the I -82 corridor. Office Information _ _ 313 South 11th Avenue Ste B, Yakima, Washington 98902 _, - More fields mean more of the things that Phone: 509 - 452 -1392 Fax: 509 - 469 -9673 make Yakima special! • "Our city is challenged to find ways to meet the recreation and quality of life needs of our diverse community. As YYSA Office Hours are Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m. • Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mayor of Yakima, I applaud the efforts of groups like the Yakima Youth Soccer Association in partnering with the February200B city to help meet those needs. I encourage everyone to support this project in any way they can." P 64/114 - - - - . A Premier Complex built on city property south of SR -24 & east of 1 -82 Connections to the Yakima GOay -= . • Long -term operations & maintenance agreement t 4 acres of quality fields 3 negotiated with the City of Yakima Develo ed and maintained with no financial 4 _ , „ b u i lding --• p v burden to the city hildren's playground 1 "J _' b Endorsed by local business, youth, and site restrooms i • recreational organizations 1 --.,, Ample parking e�, i • Construction scheduled to begin Fall 2008 .� Play starts Fall 2009 Concessions . Nature trails ,� ' 1 4 a �, Picnic areas tit 4 / W t # tfrt &; t t9 rt j P i / ■ 1 1 e 1 e e e at fl • Environment will be protected throughout construction & operation The current state of soccer facilities in Yakima can best be described as "barely 4 . Mature trees will be left in place adequate." Larger tournaments require visitors to travel frequently between Existing pond will be enhanced with • Itli‘ construction of a nature trail Perry, Chesterley, and Ahtanum fields. Parking is often insufficient. Increasingly, .;1 , 4 a 'a ', Natural areas will be restored tournaments are searching for a single site, with adequate parking, and onsite Updated landscaping throughout amenities. The new Yakima Soccer Park will have all that, plus great weather and 4 a location central to Washington & Oregon population concentrations. III III ,. . , -1 4 •