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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2008-07-07 Item 3C - Resolution - Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Funding for Duwamish Gardens AcquisitionTo: Mayor Haggerton From: Public Works Directory) Date: July 2, 2008 CC..�� Subject: Duwamish Gardens Acquisition WWRP Assistance Resolution Project No. 06 -DRO2 ISSUE Approve a resolution authorizing application for funding assistance for property acquisition of the Duwamish Gardens site through a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP). BACKGROUND The Carosino family is selling their 2.18 -acre property adjacent to the Duwamish River. This site is proposed for Habitat Restoration. The property, known to the family as "Duwamish Gardens is located on the right bank of the Duwamish River, immediately downstream of East Marginal Way South and has approximately 500 feet of river frontage. Public Works has coordinated with WRIA 9 staff to complete grant applications and evaluate the property for potential habitat improvements. To date, a total of $2,058,521 has been secured for the purchase of the Duwamish Gardens site. The City has budgeted a total of $50,000 for acquisition of this project. Each of the grants has matching requirements and the City revenue combined with other grant revenues will be used as matching funds. ACTION TAKEN City staff submitted five grant applications for this acquisition. These applications include funding from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, King County Conservation Futures, King County Conservation District, Salmon Recovery Funding Board and WWRP. The application through WWRP requires a formal resolution approved by the City Council. RECOMMENDATION Approve the resolution for a grant application through the WWRP. RL:sb Attachments: Resolution CIP Page 23 INFORMATION MEMO P:\PROJECTS\A- DR Projects \06dr02 (Duwamish Gardens) \Urban Wildlife Habitat Resolution Info Memo.doc DRAFT City of Tukwila Washington Resolution No. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR A WASHINGTON WILDLIFE AND RECREATION PROGRAM (WWRP) PROJECT TO THE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE (RCO) AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 79A.15 RCW, ACQUISITION OF HABITAT CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR RECREATION LANDS. Project Name: Duwamish Gardens Acquisition WHEREAS, our organization has approved a comprehensive plan that includes this project area; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of WWRP, state funding assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of land acquisition and/or facility development; and WHEREAS, our organization considers it in the best public interest to complete the land acquisition project described in the application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY: 1. The Public Works Director be authorized to make formal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for funding assistance; 2. Any fund assistance received be used for implementation of the project referenced above; 3. Our organization hereby certifies that its share of project funding is committed and will be derived from the City's Parks and Recreation 301 Fund; 4. We acknowledge that we are responsible for supporting all non -cash commitments to the sponsor share should they not materialize; 5. We acknowledge that any property acquired or facility developed with financial aid from the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board (RCFB) must be placed in use for the funded purpose and be retained in such use in perpetuity unless otherwise provided and agreed to by our organization and RCFB. 6. This resolution becomes part of a formal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office; and 7. We provided appropriate opportunity for public comment on this application. Passed by the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEROF THIS day of 2008. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED Christy O'Flaherty, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: Office of the City Attorney Jim Haggerton, Mayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Resolution Number: FINANCIAL Through Estimated (in $000's) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 BEYOND TOTAL EXPENSES Design 100 50 150 Land (R/W) 1,465 1,465 PROJECT: Duwamish Gardens LINE ITEM: 301.00.594.760. .35 PROJECT NO. 06 -DRO2 DESCRIPTION: Purchase and restore site as a salmon estuary and passive park. JUSTIFICATION: This project is included in the WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Plans efforts to acquire and restore 20 -acres within the Duwamish estuary. STATUS: Project moved to Parks 301 Fund in 2008 from Surface Water. RCO grant obtained for purchase of the site. As of September 2007, property may no longer be available for purchase. MAINT. IMPACT: Once site is restored, approximately 100 staff hours per year. CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY 2008 to 2013 COMMENT: First phase is acquisition only. Second phase will create off channel salmon habitat and passive park. Const. Mgmt. 0 Construction 750 750 TOTAL EXPENSES 0 1,465 100 800 0 0 0 0 0 2,365 FUND SOURCES Awarded Grant Proposed Grant 50 750 Mitigation Actual Mitigation Expected City Oper. Revenue TOTAL SOURCES 1,415 Entire System 0 50 50 50 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 1,465 100 800 0 0 0 0 0 2,365 1,415 800 0 0