Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Youth Athletic Facilities Grant Application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing City Staff to apply for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I and authorizing the City Manager to receive the grant funds should the grant be successful.
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize a RCO grant application for Yelm Highway Community Park Phase I
Staff Contact:
Tammy LeDoux, Finance & Policy Coordinator, Parks Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8053
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item
Background and Analysis:
The Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is preparing a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for the current funding cycle. The application is due May 3, 2022, and is required to include formal City Council authorization.
The Youth Athletic Facilities program provides grants to buy land and develop or renovate outdoor athletic facilities such as ball fields, courts, swimming pools, mountain bike tracks, and skate parks that serve youth through the age of 18. If successful, the grant would reimburse the City approximately $350,000 towards Phase 1 development of the Yelm Highway Community Park.
In 2021, the City was awarded a $1,000,000 reimbursement grant for the acquisition of the Yelm Highway Community Park parcel.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The development of Yelm Highway Community Park was included in the 2022 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan, which was developed with significant public involvement and strong community interest.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing a grant application to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for Yelm Highway Community Park.
2. Do not approve the resolution. Staff would be unable to pursue the grant opportunity.
Financial Impact:
The grant totals $350,000.
Attachments:
Resolution
RCO Resolution
Sample Grant Agreement