TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
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Finance |
Kelley Cochran |
425-556-2748 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Cameron Zapata |
Senior Park Planner |
TITLE:
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Approval of the Southeast Redmond Neighborhood Park WWRP Grant Resolution
a. Resolution No. 1583: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Redmond, Washington, Authorizing the Mayor to Legally Bind the City with Respect to the Southeast Redmond Neighborhood Park for Which the City Seeks Grant Funding Assistance Managed Through the Recreation and Conservation Office
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Approve a resolution (Attachment A) authorizing application for 2024 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) grant for $500,000 to assist in funding Southeast Redmond Neighborhood Park construction.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Parks, Arts, Recreation, Culture and Conservation Master (PARCC) Plan
Southeast Redmond Neighborhood Park Master 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 June 16, 2024, this is coming forward to meet that deadline.
OUTCOMES:
With this grant, the City of Redmond will develop the 3.2-acre Southeast Redmond Park in the City of Redmond community park. The goal is to transform the vacant, grassy field into a neighborhood hub of gathering, activity, and play by installing community-identified amenities. The primary outdoor recreation opportunities provided are active recreation, including playground play, pickleball, basketball, and walking, with some passive recreation, including picnicking, nature viewing, and relaxing outdoors. Applying for this grant will allow design and construction of this community priority.
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 $5,398,177
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
CIP
Budget Priority:
Vibrant & Connected
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
This project has been proposed for the upcoming CIP process. RCO grant cycles only come every two years so staff identified this cycle for application.
Funding source(s):
Parks CIP
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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5/14/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
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 June 16, 2024.
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