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RESOLUTION NO. 6868 A RESOLUTION that authorizes submitting applications for grant funding assistance for Youth Athletic Facilities projects to the Recreation and Conservation office as provided in WAC 286 and subsequent Legislative action. WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) program, state grant assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of facility development; and WHEREAS, the City of Everett considers it in the best public interest to complete the project described in the application; 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 that pursuant to WAC 286-13-040 (3) we must certify the available match at least one month before funding approval. In addition, 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. 5. The City of Everett acknowledges that any facility developed through grant assistance from the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board must be reasonably maintained and made available to the general public at reasonable hours and times of the year according to the type of area or facility unless other restrictions have been agreed to by the Recreation and Conservation Director of the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board.