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CITY OF KENT
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A resolution authorizing application for funding
assistance for a habitat conservation project to the
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation· as provided
by the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kent has approved a
"Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan" for the urban area which
identifies the Green River Natural Resources Enhancement Area in
the northern portion of the city; and,
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Washington Wildlife
Recreation Program state and federal funding assistance has been
authorized and made available to aid in financing the cost of land
for parks and habitat conservation areas and the construction of
outdoor recreational facilities of local public bodies; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the city of Kent considers it in
the best public interest to develop an enhanced wetland site; the
Green River Natural Resources Enhancement Area in the northern part
of the City, bounded by the Green River to the west, South 212th
Street to the North, Mill Creek to the east and South 228th Street
to the South;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington,
1. That the Mayor or another individual be authorized to
make formal application to the Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation for funding assistance,
2. That any fund assistance so received be used for the
development of 240 acres of land in the northern part of
the City of Kent, Washington,
3. That the City's spare of the project will be derived from
bonds and Local improvement District funds,
4. The City of Kent does hereby certify that the City is
responsible to support all non-cash commitments to the
local share should they not materialize,
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5. That any facility developed with financial aid through
the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation be
placed in use as an outdoor recreation facility or
habitat conservation area and be retained in such use in
perpetuity unless as otherwise provided and agreed to by
the city Council, the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation, and any affected federal agency, and,
6. That this resolution become part of a formal application
to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation,
7. That adequate notification has been given and the
opportunity provided for public input and that published
notices have identified affected flood plains and/or
wetlands, if applicable,
8. That the site plan has been adopted by the local
governing body,
9. That the City of Kent does certify that the city is owner
of the land to be developed and based on current
knowledge, provides assurance there are no encumbrances
on the land which would restrict the recreation or
habitat conservation use of the land as proposed in this
application.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, at its
regular meeting held -..JM..i:J 1?1 1?9lf .
Signed and approved ~ the
;t .. his ~ day of. t-uo ; . () ()
Approved as to form:
Mayor and Clerk of
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of Kent,
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