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RESOL~ION NO. ~-75
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING
ASSISTANCE FOR A HABITAT CONSERVATION PROJECT TO THE
INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION AS PROVIDED
BY THE WASHINGTON WILDLIFE RECREATION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the city of Port Townsend has
approved a "Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan" for the urban
area which identifies establishing trails and passive
recreational opportunities as a community priority; and,
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Washington Wildlife
Recreation Program, state and federal funding assistance has been
authorized and made available to aid in financing the cost of
land for parks and habitat conservation areas and the
construction of outdoor recreational facilities of local public
bodies; and, _
WHEREAS, the city Council has-adopted Ordinance 2319, creating
regulations for development in environmentally sensitive areas
pursuant to the Growth Management Act with specific provisions to
protect the functions and values of wetland areas; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best public interest to acquire the Winona
wetland and its buffers in the northern part of the city
generally located in the Fowler's Park Addition, south.of Cook
Avenue and to the east of Peary Avenue; Now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
That the mayor be authorized to make formal application
to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for
funding assistance.
That any fund assistance so received be used for the
acquisition of approximately thirteen (13) acres of
land, comprising the Winona wetland and its buffers, in
the northern part of the City of Port Townsend,
Washington.
That the city's share of the project will be derived
from property acquisition funds related to stormwater
management projects and other related non-cash
commitments.
The City of Port Townsend does hereby certify that the
city is responsible to support all non-cash commitments
to the local share should they not materialize.
That any property acquired with financial aid through
the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation be
placed in use as an outdoor recreation facility or
habitat conservation area and be retained in such use
in perpetuity unless as otherwise provided and agreed
to by the City Council, the Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation, and any affected federal agency.
That this resolution become part of a formal
application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation.
That adequate notification has been given and the
opportunity provided for public input and that
published notices have identified affected flood plains
and/or wetlands, if applicable.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend,
Washington, at its regular this ~/~ day of
i J~ , 1993.
M. Clise, Mayor
Attest:
uavid Grove, city Clerk
Approved as to form:
Dennis McLerran, City Attorney