TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Parks
Loreen Hamilton
425-556-2336
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Parks
Jeff Aken
Park Planning Manager
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:
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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:
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* 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):
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* Outreach Methods and Results:
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* Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
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