HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-018 Authorizing CM to sign a grant agreement with WA state military department for hazard mitigation grant (FEMA-1641-DR-WA)RESOLUTION N0.08-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE MILITARY DEPARTMENT FOR
A HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT (FEMA-1641-DR-WA) TO SEISMICALLY
RETROFIT THE COTTON BUILDING
WHEREAS, the City of Port Townsend has received a hazard mitigation grant
from the Washington State Military Department for the seismic retrofit of the Cotton
Building (607 Water St); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager must sign a grant agreement with the Washington
State Military Department for each phase of the grant awarded for the seismic retrofit of
the Cotton Building; and
WHEREAS, the project was designated as a priority in the Jefferson County -
City of Port Townsend Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (2004); and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to move forward with this project
in the most expedient manner,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Port Townsend that the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign a grant agreement with
the Washington State Military Department for each phase, and to sign all necessary
documents and contracts for the seismic retrofit of the Cotton Building, within available
funding.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular
meeting thereof, held this 19th day of May, 2008.
Attest:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC
City Clerk
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Michelle Sando al, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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John .Watts
City Attorney