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RESOLUTION 14-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM PROJECT, MAINTENANCE OF PORT
TOWNSEND LOOP TRAIL (RCO 414-1964), TO THE RECREATION AND
CONSERVATION OFFICE AS PROVIDED IN THE SAFE ACCOUNTABLE
FLEXIBLE EFFICIENT TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT, TITLE 23 USC,
SECTION 206, WAC 286 AND SUBSEQUENT LEGISLATIVE ACTION
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP)program,
federal grant assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of maintenance; and
WHEREAS,the City considers it in the best public interest to complete the project
described in the application; and
WHEREAS, the grant request is $15,000 for the purchase of a motorized wheelbarrow,
rock for trail surfacing and trails signs; and
WHEREAS, volunteer hours and twelve hours of staff time will be used as matching
funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend that:
1. The City Manager is authorized to make formal application to the Recreation and
Conservation Office for grant assistance;
2. Any grant assistance received will be used for direct costs associated with
implementation of the project referenced above;
3. The City hereby certifies that our matching share of project funding will be derived from
the General Fund and that we are responsible for supporting all non-cash commitments to
this project should they not materialize.
4. We acknowledge that the grant assistance, if approved, will be paid on a reimbursement
basis, meaning we will only request payment from the Recreation and Conservation
Office after eligible and allowable costs have been incurred and payment remitted to our
vendors, and that the Recreation and Conservation Office will hold retainage until the
project is deemed complete.
5. We have read both the federal guidelines and state policies for the RTP program and
agree to abide by those guidelines and policies, and as RTP grants are federal funds, our
organization must comply with all applicable laws.
6. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to the Recreation and Conservation
Office for grant assistance; and
7. We provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
Resolution 14-032
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thereof, held this 16th day of June, 2014.
David king, Mayor w
Attest: Approved as to form:
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Pamela Kolacy, MMC ;` John P. Watts
City Clerk City Attorney