HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-027Resolution No. 02-027
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE
FORMAL APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES, AQUATIC LANDS ENHANCEMENT ACCOUNT, FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR THE NORTHWEST MARITIME CENTER
PROJECT
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 79.24.580, RCW, state funding assistance
has been authorized and made available to aid in financing the cost of land and the construction
of facilities for public access to, and enhancement of, state-owner aquatic lands; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Townsend considers it in the best
public interest to seek funding for an eelgrass and dock restoration project at the Northwest
Maritime Center property located on Water and Monroe Streets;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of
Port Townsend as follows:
1. That the City Manager be authorized to make formal application to the Department of
Natural Resources;
2. That any fund assistance so received be used in the eelgrass restoration and
redevelopment of the demonstration dock at the Northwest Maritime Center project
3. That the City's 50% matching share for the project will be derived from donor
contributions raised by the Northwest Maritime Center prior to the execution of the
grant agreement;
4. That any property acquired with financial aid through the Aquatic Lands
Enhancement Account be maintained for the purpose of habitat protection and/or
public access in perpetuity and in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement
approved by the Department of Natural Resources;
5. That any development facilities financed through the Aquatic Lands Enhancement
Account be maintained by the City for 25 years or longer;
6. That this resolution become part of a formal application to the Department of Natural
Resources; and
7. That adequate notification has been given and opportunity provided for public input.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port To~~g
thereof, held this third day of June, 2002.
Attest: roved as to Form:
Pamela Kolacy, CMC, City ClCj~
John Watts, City Attorney
Resolution 02-027