Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for Kaiser Woods 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 Kaiser Woods 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 Kaiser Woods Park.
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 grant would reimburse the City approximately $170,000 of the land acquisition cost and would provide approximately $375,000 towards trailhead and trail development at Kaiser Woods park.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
The acquisition of Kaiser Woods was included in the 2016 Parks, Arts and Recreation Plan, which was developed with significant public involvement. The Kaiser Woods development project has also generated very strong community interest.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing a grant application to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for Kaiser Woods Park.
2. Do not approve the resolution. Staff would be unable to pursue the grant opportunity.
Financial Impact:
The grant totals approximately $550,000.
Attachments:
Resolution
Sample Project Agreement