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DATE SUBMITTED: May 20th, 2008 BILL # 08- /40
AGENDA BILL
CITY OF BREMERTON
CITY COUNCIL
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SUBJECT: Grant Agreement with Committee Meeting Date: May 28, 2008
Washington State Dept. of Ecology for Lions COUNCIL MEETING Date: June 4th,2008
Park Grant Department: Parks
Presenter: Wyn Birkenthal
Phone: 473-5752
SUMMARY: The attached grant agreement with the Department of Ecology will provide one
million dollars toward the redevelopment of Lions Park. Under the agreement the City will use Low
Impact Development Techniques (LID) to construct a new park restroom, improve parking, use native
plantings to stop shoreline erosion, create a waterfront trail and construct a child friendly play
meadow at the north end of the park. The project has been endorsed by the Bremerton Central Lions
Club and has been reviewed by the Park Board, Council Finance Committee, Parks and Public Safety
committees. The 25% grant match will be provided by the Parks portion of real estate excise tax and
in-kind services including planting, site preparation, project design and project management.
ATTACHMENTS: Dept. of Ecology Grant Agreement
FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Match of$333,333 combined cash and labor and
donations from service clubs.
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APPROVALS:
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR:
CITY ATTORNEY:
FINANCE DIRECTOR:
MAYOR:
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RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to authorize the Mayor to enter into the Lions Park
redevelopment grant contract with the Department of Ecology and to finalize and execute the
agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented.
COUNCIL ACTION: tflAPprove o Deny o Table o Continue o No Action