Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) Grant Application for Phase 2 of the Yelm Prairie Trail
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for Phase 2 of the Yelm Prairie Line Trail.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for Phase 2 of the Yelm Prairie Line Trail.
Staff Contact:
Paul Simmons, Parks Arts and Recreation Director, 360.753.8462.
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Yelm is submitting a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for funding for Phase 2 of the Yelm Prairie Line Trail. This project consists of a five-mile, shared-use path on a railroad right-of-way owned by Yelm, the same corridor as the Yelm-Tenino Trail
This trail will provide the only alternative to SR507 in the area (the I-5 corridor is 14 miles to the north). This project will provide a safe, non-motorized route across the Nisqually River for all ages and abilities.
The project is consistent with local, county, and regional mobility and recreation plans, and is part of a potential Cross-State Trail that will encourage active recreation and mobility, as well as economic development.
Olympia along with other communities in Thurston County have deliberately planned and built an interconnected series of off-street trails and on-street facilities to meet the recreation needs of citizens of all ages and abilities. As we near build out of this system within our county, connecting to adjacent counties is the next logical step.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The project is consistent with local, county, and regional mobility and recreation plans, which were developed with significant public input.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for Phase 2 of the Yelm Prairie Line Trail.
2. Do not approve the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter of support for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for Phase 2 of the Yelm Prairie Line Trail.
Financial Impact:
There is no cost to the City of Olympia for this project. This project is part of a potential Cross-State Trail that when complete has great potential for economic development.
Attachments:
Resolution
Letter