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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
TOWNSEND APPROVING AND 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 Port Townsend considers it in the best public interest to acquire
the Thomas Oil property located on Water and Monroe Streets, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington:
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 acquisition and redevelopment of the
Thomas Oil property in order to create 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
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the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington at its regular meeting held 2Uc~,~. t 5 ,
Signed and approved by the Mayor and Clerk of the City of Port Townsend, this day of ~ftx~, ~-/~,
Attest:
Approved as to Form:
John"~Vatts, City Attorney