HomeMy WebLinkAbout2512 RESOLUTION NO. 2512
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
A RESOLUTION Regarding Approval of Proposed Grant Request
IAC-BLUEBERRY PARK DEVELOPMENT GRANT.
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton is eligible to apply for external,
State funds through the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation (IAC) program, as provided by the Washington Wildlife
Recreation Program, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton desires to provide funding for
Blueberry Park development for outdoor, neighborhood recreation and
liveability, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton has approved a "Comprehensive Parks
& Recreation Plan" for the urban area which identifies a Local/
Neighborhood Conservancy of Blueberry Park in the north-eastern
part of the City at the site formerly known as White's Blueberry
Farm, and considers it in the best public interest to develop this
local, community park, and;
WHEREAS, the IAC Program requires the state funds to be matched
with local funds at 50%;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Bremerton:
1. That the mayor is authorized to make formal application to the
IAC for funding assistance submittal of a Blueberry Park
Development project grant request;
2. That any fund assistance so received be used for the develop-
ment of the 6.9 acre project to include park development, Pea
Patch Program, playground equipment, trails, & an open play
meadow project items in summary, totaling $450,600 in the north-
eastern part of the City of Bremerton, Washington;
3. That the City's $225,300 share of the project will be derived
from City of Bremerton Park Facilities Construction Fund 112,
and Real Estate Excise Tax Fund 109.
4.~The budget adjustment will be presented to the City Council
.when the grant contract is presented for acceptance.
5. That any facility developed with financial aid through the IAC
be placed in use as an outdoor recreation facility or habitat
conservation area and be retained in such use in perpetuity
unless otherwise provided and agreed to be the'City Council,
the IAC, and any affected federal agency;
6. That this resolution become part of a formal application to
the IAC.
7. That adequate notification has been given and the opportunity
provided for public input and that published notices have
identified affected flood plains and/or wetlands, if
applicable.
8. That the site plan has been adopted by the local governing body.
9. That the City of Bremerton does certify that the City is owner
of the land to be developed and based on current knowledge,
provides assurance there are no encumbrances on the land which
would restrict the recreation or habitat conservation use of
the land as proposed in this application.
PASSED by the Bremerton City Council on April 26, 1995.
SHERRIL HUFF-MENEES
Council President
Signed and approved by the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of
Bremerton, this April , 1995.
LYNN HORTON
Mayor
KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY
City Clerk
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