Res 2076 - Wyffel's Park Grant ApplicationCOUNCIL BILL NO. 3002
RESOLUTION NO. 2076
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GREAT URBAN PARKS CAMPAIGN
GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF WYFFEL'S PARK TRAIL AT WYFFEL'S PARK
WHEREAS, the National Park and Recreation Department is accepting
applications for the Great Urban Parks Campaign Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Community Services desires to participate in
this grant program to the greatest extent possible as a means of providing
needed parks and recreation improvements and enhancements; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project meets the City's identified need for further
developing the Mill Creek Greenway by adding additional trails; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and Park Board and staff have identified
developing additional phases of the Mill Creek Greenway as a need in
Woodburn; and
WHEREAS, the City of Woodburn's 2009 Parks and Recreation Masfer Plan
and the Mill Creek Greenway Master Plan recommend developing additional
phases of the Greenway Trail; and
WHEREAS, City residents will benefit from the development of the trail at
Wyffel's Park for recreation, fish, wildlife, storm water management, non -
motorized transportation, education and open space; and
WHEREAS, the City of Woodburn will provide adequate funding for on-
going operations and maintenance of this facility should grant funds be
awarded; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Woodburn's Community Services Department is
authorized to apply for a Great Urban Parks Campaign Grant from the National
Parks and Recreation Association for the Wyffel's Park Trail project as more fully
described above.
Section 2. That the City certifies that matching funds are not required for
this program.
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Section 3. That the Recreation Services Manager is authorized to submit
said grant application on behalf of the City.
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
Heather Pierson, City Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
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