HomeMy WebLinkAbout4253 Resolution - Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Planning GrantRESOLUTION NO. 4253
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD GRANT IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR CITY OF PASCO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGIC PLAN.
WHEREAS, Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) funds are available to
support feasibility and planning work in furtherance of economic development; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue an objective feasibility study analysis for economic
development strategic planning, consistent with the purposes of the CERB; and
WHEREAS, the CERB Project represents a commitment resource toward enhancing the
vitality of the area and expansion of economic and employment opportunities of the City, together
with increased tax revenues; and
1 WHEREAS, in the event the application for CERB funding is approved, and the grant is
accepted by the City, the City will comply with all applicable Federal and State requirements in
regard to environmental impact of the project; and
WHEREAS, the project will not result in the transfer/relocation of jobs from one part of
the State of Washington to another; and
WHEREAS, the matching portion of the grant is a minimum of 20% of the project amount;
and
WHEREAS, the City will investigate and evaluate options for joint participation in the
matching obligations with the CERB grant; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that an application should be submitted for consideration by
CERB, and that such submission will promote economic development within the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
That the City Manager, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to submit an application
to the CERB for and on behalf of the City, for CERB funding in the approximate amount of
$50,000 for the CERB Project; and
Be It Further Resolved that the City Manager is hereby authorized to provide such
additional information as may be necessary to secure approval of such application; and
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Be It Further Resolved that, in the event such application is approved, the City Manager
is authorized to enter into an agreement for such funding; and
Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution shall be effective upon passage and signatures
hereon in accordance with law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, this 10 day of September,
2022.
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Ma (On v Blanche Barajas
+01 Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Debra darharn, CMC Kerr Fer aw, PLLC
City Clerk City orneys
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