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Agenda Subject:
Date:
Resolution No. 4518
Au ust 25, 2009
Department:
Attachments:
Budget Impact:
Community Development/Parks
Resolution No. 4518
& Exhibits "A"
Administrative Recommendation:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 4518.
Background Summary:
The City has within the 2009-2010 Biennial Budget the White River pedestrian/bike trail system and, in
addition, pursuant to the 2007 Comprehensive Transportation Plan, a strategy for constructing bike
lanes/facifities within the urban center. In combination, these two projects may qualify for state grant
funding through the Washington State Public Works Board (WSPWB). The project cost for the White
River pedestrian/bike trail system has been budgeted at $270,000, the proposed urban center bike
lane/facilities capital improvements are estimated to cost $100,000, and administrative expenses of
$5,000 for a combined grant-funded project of $375,000. Resolution No. 4518 authorizes the Mayor or
his designee to apply to the WSPWB for a 2009 Urban Vitality Grant for this capital improvement project.
The date for applying for this grant is September 8, 2009.
Reviewed by Council & Committees:
Reviewed by Departments & Divisions:
❑ Arts Commission COUNCIL COMMITTEES:
❑ Building ❑ M&O
❑ Airport 0 Finance
❑ Cemetery ❑ Mayor
❑ Hearing Examiner ❑ Municipal Serv.
0 Finance 0 Parks
❑ Human Services ❑ Planning & CD
❑ Fire El Planning
❑ Park Board OPublic Works
0 Legal ❑ Police
❑ Planning Comm. ❑ Other
El Public Works ❑ Human Resources
❑ Information Services
Action:
Committee Approval: ❑Yes ❑No
Council Approval: ❑Yes ❑No Call for Public Hearing
Referred to Until _
Tabled Until
Councilmember: Norman
Staff: Baker/Faber
Meetin Date: Au ust 31, 2009
Item Number: 11.1
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RESOLUTION NO. 4518
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE WASHINGTON
STATE PUBLIC WORKS BOARD FOR THE 2009 URBAN
VITALITY GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City has in the 2009-2010 Budget the White River
pedestrian/bike trail system and, in addition, plans for constructing urban center bike
lanes and bike facilities capital improvements which may qualify for state grant funding;
and
WHEREAS, the project cost for the White River pedestrian/bike trail system has
been budgeted at $270,000, the proposed urban center bike lane/facilities capital
improvements are estimated at $100,000, and administrative expenses projected at
$5,000 for a combined grant-funded project of $375,000 (Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Public Works Board (WSPWB) has available
for allocation to cities serving high density urban communities grant funds intended for
public works projects that demonstrate the ability to decrease per capita vehicle miles
by increasing access to mass transit, supporting residential density in proximity to
employment opportunities, and improving safety and appeal of walking and biking; and
WHEREAS, WSPWB has $9,531,000 available for distribution for qualified public
works capital projects with priority given to projects that are ready for construction and
have secured twenty percent (20%) local match of the total project funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn's local match of the total project funding for this
state grant program shall be twenty percent (20%) of the total eligible costs; and
Resolution No. 4518
August 25, 2009
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WHEREAS, the City intends to fund the local match by using City revenues
generated from the residual balance of King County Open Space Bond resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council will amend the City's Annual Budget dependent
upon a grant award and the City's ability to fund required matches;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The Mayor or his designee is authorized to apply to
Washington State Public Works Board for a 2009 Urban Vitality grant for the White
River pedestrian/bike trail system and urban center bike lanes and bike facilities capital
improvement project and, as necessary, to prepare amendments to the Annual Budget
as the grants are secured and matching funds are identified within the existing budget
or where a new budget is appropriated.
Section 2. Implementation. The Mayor of the City of Auburn is hereby
authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry
out the directives of this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full
force upon passage and signatures hereon.
DATED and SIGNED THIS DAY OF , 2009
CITY OF AUBURN
PETER B. LEWIS, MAYOR
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August 25, 2009
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ATTEST:
Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
eid,
Ci y Attorn
Resolution No. 4518
August 25, 2009
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Exhibit "A"
Urban Center & Commmunity Pedestrian/Bike Lane/Facilities
Caaital Improvement Proiect Budaet i
City Revenue -_1989_Kinq_County Open Space Bonds I 75,000
City Revenue -
Grant - 2009 Urban Vitality Grant Program 300,000
Total Revenues 375,000
ditures
Items Amount
Administration 5,000
Construction - pedestrian/bike lanes, facilities , 370,000
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Total Expenditures 375,000
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