HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-103RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANAPPLICATION
TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AND
WILDLIFE (IAC) FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR A WASHINGTON
WILDLIFE & RECREATION PROGRAM (WWRP) HABITAT CONSERVATION
PROJECT, AS PROVIDED IN RCW 43.98A, WWRP-OUTDOOR
RECREATION.
WHEREAS,
In accordance with goals and policies of the Growth
Management Act, the City Council has approved land
acquisitions in the area generally referred to as ~the
Winona Wetland" for the purpose of preserving open space
within the plat of Fowler's Park Addition for urban
wildlife habitat and for stormwater treatment and
control; and
WHEREAS,
Under the provisions of the WWRP Habitat Conservation
program, state and federal funding assistance has been
authorized and made available to aid local public bodies
in financing the cost of land acquisition and facilities;
and
WHEREAS,
The City Council considers it to be in the best interests
of the public to acquire land in the Winona Wetland area;
N 0 W T H E R E F 0 R E
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
as follows:
1. That the Mayor be authorized to make formal application to IAC
for funding assistance.
2. That any fund assistance so received be used for the acquisition
of property in the Winona Wetland area.
3. That the City's share of project funding will be derived from
the stormwater utility.
4. That any property acquired or facility developed with IAC
financial aid will 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 by the City,
IAC, and any affected federal agency.
5. That this resolution become part of a formal application to IAC.
6. That adequate notification has been given and the opportunity
provided for public comment and that published notices have
identified the project area.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and signed
by the Mayor this 15th day of July, 1996.
Mayor/~ulie McCulloch
ATTEST:
T~ot'~y~M~Ma'~a'n, City-At torney