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CITY OF EVERETT RESOLUTION NO. 5199 S,Z A Resolution Authorizing Application for Funding for an Aquatic . nds Enhancement Account (ALEA) Project to the Department of Natural Resources WHEREAS,under the provisions of Chapter 79.24.580, RCW, state funding assistance has been authorized and made available to aid in financing the cost of land and the construction of facilities for public access to, and enhancement of, state-owned aquatic lands; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Everett considers it in the best public interest to construct a bicycle and pedestrian bridge from East Marine View Drive across the Snohomish River to Langus Riverfront Park on Smith Island, and to provide valuable habitat restoration and enhancement on Smith Island; and WHEREAS, the pedestrian bridge across the Snohomish River in the vicinity of Interstate 5 is included in the Non-Motorized Transportation Facilities sub-element of the Transportation Element of the Everett Growth Management Comprehensive Plan, is in the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, and is included in the Everett Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the habitat restoration and enhancement project adjacent to State owned aquatic lands and in proximity to the proposed pedestrian bridge will provide the public the opportunity to learn about salmon recovery efforts and benefits. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Everett, Washington: 1. That the Mayor be authorized to make formal application to the Department of Natural Resources; 2. that any funding assistance so received be used in the right-of-way acquisition (if necessary), design and construction of a bicycle and pedestrian bridge across the Snohomish River between east Marine View Drive and Langus Riverfront Park, and for the habitat restoration and enhancement project adjacent to Union Slough; 3. that the City's 50% matching share for the project be derived from capital improvement project funds, real estate excise taxes, developer contributions, the Utilities Division (limited to habitat restoration costs and paving of 4th Street SE non-motorized improvements), and other sources as appropriate, prior to the execution of the grant agreement;