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RESOLUTION NO. 4451 A RESOLUTION authorizing the application for funding assistance for an outdoor recreation project to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) as provided by the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program WHEREAS, the City Council of Everett has recognized the need for the development of a regional trail in the urban area commonly known as "Silver Lake"; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Everett to develop a regional trail in the urban city limits of Everett commonly known as "Silver Lake Trail"; 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 construction of outdoor recreation facilities by local public bodies; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Everett recognizes that Silver Lake is a unique community asset, and considers it in the best public interest to develop a regional trail; and WHEREAS, the City of Everett is recognized by the State Interagency for Outdoor Recreation as the principle agency for the development of regional trails in the City of Everett urban area under the 1992 -97 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Everett declares that: 1. That the mayor or another individual be authorized to make formal application to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation for funding assistance, 2. Any funding assistance received shall be for the development of Silver Lake Trail, 3. That the city's share of the project will be derived from the authorized 1997 budget, 4. The City hereby certifies that the City is responsible for all non-cash commitments to the local share (for example, volunteered time and in-kind donations) should they not materialize. 5. That any facility development with financial aid through the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation be placed in use as an outdoor recreation facility or habitant conservation area and be retained in such use in perpetuity unless as otherwise provided and agreed to by W:\GRANTS\IAC\SL VRLAKE.DOC