HomeMy WebLinkAbout2074 RESOLUTION NO. 2074
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, supporting the Mill Creek
Middle School Stormwater Improvement Project:
Healthy Fields, Healthy Community ("Project") and
authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary
documents in support of the Project.
RECITALS
A. On April 19, 2024, the City entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") with the Kent School District ("District") to work
collaboratively to seek federal funding to support the Mill Creek Middle
School Stormwater Improvement Project: Healthy Fields, Healthy
Community ("Project"). The Project will help address the flooding Mill Creek
Middle School ("School") routinely experiences during high rain events when
the athletic field and some school parking areas are inundated by water and
become unusable. Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain
management regulations, along with federal and state stormwater
regulations, have made redevelopment of the School and portions of the
nearby area challenging due to the cost of managing and storing floodwater
and stormwater.
B. The Project is envisioned to include: replacement of the athletic
field and facilities; green stormwater and floodplain compensatory storage
in Kent's downtown subarea; and other amenities that will meet floodplain
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management and stormwater regulations and address the current flooding
issues so that the new facilities can be used and enjoyed by the District, its
students, and the community.
C. This Project is envisioned to improve environmental quality and
living standards near Mill Creek and multiple community organizations are
participating and showing their support including: ANEW, World Relief,
Mother Africa, and Centro Rendu.
D. The City Council finds that this Project aligns with the Goals and
Policies within the City's Comprehensive Plan concerning stormwater
management, flood control programs, as well as collaboration to achieve
environmental and recreational benefits.
E. Specifically, the following Goals and Policies of the City's
Comprehensive Plan regarding stormwater management and flood control
programs and requirements provide:
Goal U-11 (96): Implement and maintain a stormwater management
program that assures compliance with the requirements of the Western
Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit which is part of the
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Program administered by the
Washington State Department of Ecology.
Goal U-14 (96): Implement and maintain a stormwater management
system that reduces flood risk.
Policy U-14.1: Work with the King County Flood Control District to gain
and maintain levee accreditation from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) where appropriate.
Policy U-14.2: Ensure new development and redevelopment meets the
flow control requirements of the Kent Surface Water Design Manual.
F. Additional Goals and Policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan
and the City of Kent Parks and Open Space Plan, support a collaborative
approach with other entities to meet resident needs:
Goal HS-3 (112): Build community collaborations and seek strategic
approaches to meet the needs of Kent residents.
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Policy HS-3.1: Lead efforts to improve the ability of human services
systems to meet demands and expectations by increasing capacity,
utilizing technology, coordinating efforts and leveraging resources.
Policy HS-3.2: Collaborate with churches, employers, businesses,
schools and nonprofit agencies in the community.
Policy HS-3.3: Encourage collaborative partnerships between the City
and the school districts to align resources to accomplish mutual goals that
meet the needs of children and families.
Policy P&OS-1.3: Where appropriate, initiate with other private and
public interests joint development ventures that meet recreational needs
and achieve City of Kent strategic goals.
G. And, specifically in reference to Mill Creek, the Parks element
of the Comprehensive Plan and the Kent Parks and Open Space Plan call for
collaboration to achieve environmental and recreational benefits:
Goal P&OS-6 (80): Thoughtfully and strategically acquire and manage
public open space to improve wildlife habitat and other environmental
benefits as well as non-motorized connectivity and other complementary
recreational benefits.
Policy P&OS-6.2: Increase linkages of trails and other existing or
planned connections with greenways and open space, particularly along
the Green River, Mill Creek, Garrison Creek and Soos Creek corridors;
around Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian, Panther Lake and Lake
Youngs; and around significant wetland and floodways such as the Green
River Natural Resource Area.
Policy P&OS-8.4: Extend trails through natural area corridors like the
Green River, Mill Creek, Garrison Creek, and Soos Creek, and around
natural features like Lake Fenwick, Clark Lake, Lake Meridian and Panther
Lake in order to provide a high-quality, diverse public access to Kent's
environmental resources.
H. As part of its collaborative role and in line with the City's
adopted goals and policies within the Comprehensive Plan, the Parks and
Open Space Plan, and the MOU, the City can help support this Project by
assisting with the design and permitting of the Project in accordance with its
regulatory role and designating City staff to be available throughout this
process.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. - Recitals Incorporated. The above Recitals are
incorporated into this Resolution and constitute findings of the Kent City
Council.
SECTION 2. - Resolution of Support and Authorization. The City
Council of the City of Kent supports the Project and authorizes the Mayor to
sign all necessary documents related to the Project, including the applications
for funding of the Project.
SECTION 3. - SeverabilitV. If any one or more section, subsection,
or sentence of this resolution is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this resolution
and the same shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. - Corrections by City Clerk. Upon approval of the city
attorney, the city clerk is authorized to make necessary corrections to this
resolution, including the correction of clerical errors; resolution, section, or
subsection numbering; or references to other local, state, or federal laws,
codes, rules, or regulations.
SECTION 5. - Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be
in force immediately upon its passage.
July 16, 2024
DANA RALPH, MAYO Date Approved
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ATTEST:
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