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RESOLUTION NO. 6483 A RESOLUTION that authorizes submitting applications for grant funding assistance for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program projects to the Recreation and Conservation office as provided in Chapter 79A.15 RCW, Acquisition of habitat conservation and outdoor recreation lands, WAC 286 and subsequent Legislative action WHEREAS, the City of Everett approved a comprehensive parks and recreation plan on May 26, 2010 that includes this project (major renovation project number 17); and WHEREAS, the City of Everett approved a new master plan for Senator Henry M. Jackson Park on May 11, 2011; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP), state grant assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of facility development for Senator Henry M. Jackson Park; and WHEREAS, the City of Everett considers it in the best public interest to complete the project described in funding applications to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT that: 1. The Mayor or his/her designee is authorized to make formal application to the Recreation and Conservation Office for grant assistance. 2. Any grant assistance received will be used for direct costs associated with implementation of the project referenced above. 3. The City of Everett hereby certifies that its matching share of project funding will be derived from City of Everett funds, and other match eligible funds if made available to the City, and that the City of Everett is responsible for supporting all non -cash commitments to this project should they not materialize. 4. The City of Everett acknowledges that the grant assistance, if approved, will be paid on a reimbursement basis, meaning that the City of Everett will only request payment from the Recreation and Conservation Office after eligible and allowable costs have been incurred and payment remitted to the City's vendors, and that the Recreation and Conservation Office will hold Retainage until the project is deemed complete.