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. A .q AV"."4 RESOLUTION NO. 5037 A RESOLUTION In Support of a Grant Application to the National Park Service, Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) for Funding Playground Improvements to Wiggums Hollow Park WHEREAS, the City of Everett Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan (1999-2000) identified the need for neighborhood park improvements, specifically in our older parks in the north area of Everett; and WHEREAS, the recent adopted Master Plan for Wiggums Hollow Park outlines a major rehabilitation to the park over the next few years; and WHEREAS, Wiggums Hollow Park has National Park Service, Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) grant funding opportunities available for rehabilitation of previously funded UPARR improvements in the park during the late 1970's; and WHEREAS, Wiggums Hollow Park rehabilitation project will provide the public with an opportunity to expand the current use of the park, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Everett finds that the Wiggums Hollow Park improvement project will: 1. Implement adopted plans and policies related to park improvements and park facilities developed in partnership with the Neighborhood organization, Everett Park foundation, and Everett Housing Authority. 2. Provide needed safety improvements, park amenities, and pedestrian friendly use for families. 3. Support previous investments that the City and County have made in recreational improvements in the vicinity. 4. Encourage greater public ownership of this unique neighborhood asset. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: 1. That the City Council of the City of Everett authorize the Mayor to make formal application to the National Park Service, Urban Park and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) program for funding assistance. 2. That any fund assistance received is used for the development of playground and park facilities. 3. That the City of Everett Parks and Recreation anticipates its share of the project funding will be derived from general funding, (CIP 5).