Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for Partial Acquisition Reimbursement for Yelm Highway Community Park
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 and authorizing the City Manager to receive the grant funds should the grant be successful.
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize an RCO grant application for partial acquisition reimbursement for Yelm Highway Community Park.
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Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is preparing an Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for the current funding cycle. The application is due June 1, 2020, and is required to include formal City Council authorization.
The application would reimburse the City approximately $1,000,000 of the $10.7 million land acquisition cost for the Yelm Highway Community Park.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The Yelm Highway Community Park acquisition was included in the 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan, which was developed with significant public involvement.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing City Staff to apply for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant for Yelm Highway Community Park.
2. Do not authorize the resolution. Staff would be unable to pursue the grant opportunity.
Financial Impact:
The grant is for $1 million.
Attachments:
Resolution
Sample Project Agreement