RESOLUTION NO. 17-02

AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT

) IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING THE

) CITY OF SODAVILLE PARKS DEPARTMENT TO

) APPLY FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT FROM

THE OREGON RESOLUTION NO. 17-02

) THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR

) DEVELOPMENT OF SODA SPRINGS COMMUNITY

) CENTER PARK AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO

) STAN SMITH PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO SIGN

) THE APPLICATION.

WHEREAS, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the Local Government Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the City of Sodaville Parks Department desires to participate in this grant program to the greatest extent possible as a means of providing needed park and recreation acquisitions, improvements and enhancements; and

WHEREAS, the City of Sodaville Parks Department have identified the development of Soda Springs Community Center Park as a high priority need in the City of Sodaville, Linn County; and

WHEREAS, Development includes; Drive and Parking Facilities, Septic and ADA Restrooms, ADA Walkways, Electric and Water Utilities, Picnic Facilities, Natural Play Equipment, Horseshoe Pits, Patio Social Gathering area, and Landscaping;

WHEREAS, the City of Sodaville Parks Department has available local matching funds to fulfill its share of obligation related to this grant application should the grant funds be awarded; and

WHEREAS, the City of Sodaville Parks Department will provide adequate funding for on-going operations and maintenance of this park and recreation facility should the grant funds be awarded; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SODAVILLE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SODAVILLE PARKS DEPARTMENT AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1:

The City of Sodaville City Council demonstrates its support for the submittal of a grant application to the Oregon Park and Recreation Department for the development of Soda Springs Community Center Park.

Section 2:

This Resolution shall be effective following its adoption by the City of Sodaville City Council.

Passed by the Council this 19 day of January, 2017.