TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Jeff Aken |
Park Planning Manager |
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Parks |
Caroline Chapman |
Senior Park Planner |
TITLE:
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Approval of the Redmond Central Connector 2022 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) Grant Applicant Resolution
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Approve a resolution (Attachment A) authorizing application for 2022 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) grant for $1,000,000 to assist in funding Redmond Central Connector Phase III.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Central Connector Master Plan
Transportation Master Plan
Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture and Conservation Master (PARCC) Plan
Redmond Comprehensive Plan
• Required:
Council approval of the resolution is part of the grant application package.
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
Final application submittal is July 19, 2022, this is coming forward to meet that deadline.
OUTCOMES:
The Redmond Central Connector is a key regional link from Redmond to Issaquah via the East Lake Sammamish Trail, two light rail stations (Downtown, Marymoor Village) and the Cross Kirkland Corridor that connects to Totem Lake Transit Center. It is part of the larger Eastrail, a 42-mile corridor between Snohomish County and Renton. Redmond Central Connector III is Redmond’s third and final phase consisting of 1.6 miles of the trail to be completed and will improve access to businesses on Willows Road and Kirkland at NE 124th Street. The completed trail is expected to be used by 250,000 people annually
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
There is no cost beyond staff time for grant proposal, the overall project budget is $7,599,998 and this request is for $1M in grant funding.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP
Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected. Added to CIP in mid-year budget adjustment in August 2021.
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
Parks CIP, Department of Commerce Legislative Grant, Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Federal Highway Grant.
Grants Applied for, Not Awarded Yet.
Recreation and Conservation Office Grant
Federal Congressionally Directed Spending Request
Budget/Funding Constraints:
Federal Grant through PSRC and the State Legislative Request both need to be obligated by 2024.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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5/24/2022 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
The Authorizing Resolution is a requirement of the application for an WWRP RCO grant and is due by
July 19, 2022.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
Staff would need to withdraw RCO grant application.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: RCO Applicant Authorization Resolution
Attachment B: RCO Sample Project Agreement