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Home My WebLink About4568 Resolution - WA ST DAHP MOU for MLK Center Reno and Expand ProjectResolution - MOU for MLK Center Project - 1 RESOLUTION NO. 4570 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (City) received a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce for the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Remodel and expansion project (project) that stipulated a review of the project by the Washington State Department of Archeology and Historical Preservation; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historical Preservation review of the project found that the project would cause an adverse impact on the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, the City of Pasco and Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation have developed a Memorandum of Understanding to mitigate the adverse impact of the project to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center; and WHEREAS, the City of Pasco, by entering into the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project Memorandum of Understanding (MLK Project MOU) agrees to the stipulations as described in Exhibit A of the MLK Project MOU; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, has after due consideration, determined that it is in the best interest of the City of Pasco to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON: That the City Council of the City of Pasco approves the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pasco and the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation as attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. Be It Further Resolved, that the Interim City Manager of the City of Pasco, Washington, is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Pasco; and to make minor substantive changes as necessary to execute the Memorandum of Agreement. Resolution - MOU for MLK Center Project - 2 Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 18th day of February, 2025. _____________________________ Pete Serrano Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _____________________________ ___________________________ Debra Barham, MMC Kerr Ferguson Law, PLLC City Clerk City Attorneys MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER REGARDING THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT, LOCATED AT 205 SOUTH WEHE AVENUE, PASCO, WASHINGTON. WHEREAS, the City of Pasco (COP) has determined that the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Renovation and Expansion Project (undertaking) may have an adverse effect on the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, which is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and has consulted with the Washington State Historic Preservation Officer (Washington SHPO) pursuant to regulations implementing GEO 21-02; and WHEREAS, COP has consulted with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, the Nez Perce Tribe, and the Wanapum Tribe, for which the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center has religious and cultural significance, and has invited the Tribes to sign this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as an invited signatory; and WHEREAS, COP has consulted with the City Of Pasco Historic Preservation Commission regarding the effects of the undertaking on the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and has invited them to sign this MOU as a concurring party; and NOW, THEREFORE, COP and the Washington SHPO agree that the undertaking shall be implemented in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into account the effect of the undertaking on historic properties. STIPULATIONS To mitigate the adverse effects on historic properties, COP shall ensure that the following measures are carried out: I. COP will use the existing Mural as a focal art piece in the building. An interpretive plaque will be placed next to the mural to provide context to the mural’s history. Washington State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) will have an opportunity to review the placement of the mural in the building and the interpretive plaque text prior to implementation; II. COP will incorporate the dated sections of concrete handrails from the Lewis Street underpass into the building with the appropriate interpretation regarding how they are connected to the history of the community center. DAHP will have the opportunity to review said incorporation into the building and the interpretation; III. COP will name rooms and spaces in the buildings after community members involved in the center’s creation. The names will be accompanied by an interpretive panel detailing the individual’s contributions and significance with applicable photos. DAHP will have the opportunity to review the names chosen and the interpretive text for each room prior to implementation; IV. COP will concentrate the historical narrative in the new main lobby and new large community room (former courtyard) by incorporating an interactive display area with historical photographs, newspaper articles, interviews with community leaders, and other material culture. This will include: a. An interpretive display in memory of community effort to get the community center built. DAHP will have the opportunity to review the placement and content of the display prior to implementation; b. A timeline displayed as a mural showing the progress of the community through time. DAHP will have the opportunity to review prior to implementation; V. COP will commission and display artwork throughout the building depicting the history of the community. IV. DURATION. This agreement will be null and void if its terms are not carried out within 5 years from the date of its execution. Prior to such time, COP may consult with the other signatories to reconsider the terms of the agreement and amend in accordance with Stipulation VIII below. V. POST-REVIEW DISCOVERIES If potential historic properties are discovered or unanticipated effects on historic properties are found, the COP shall implement the Discovery Plan included as Attachment A of this agreement. VI. MONITORING AND REPORTING Each year following the execution of this agreement until it expires or is terminated, COP shall provide all parties to this agreement a summary report on the anniversary of its signing detailing work undertaken pursuant to its terms. Such report shall include any scheduling changes proposed, any problems encountered, and any disputes and objections received in COP's efforts to carry out the terms of this agreement. VII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Should any party to this agreement object at any time to any actions proposed or the manner in which the terms of this MOU are implemented, COP shall consult with the objecting party(ies) to resolve the objection. VIII. AMENDMENTS AND NONCOMPLIANCE The MOU may be amended when such an amendment is agreed to in writing by all signatories. The amendment will be effective on the date a copy signed by all the signatories is filed with DAHP. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER REGARDING THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT, LOCATED AT 205 SOUTH WEHE AVENUE, PASCO, WASHINGTON. SIGNATORIES: City of Pasco _______________________________________________________ Date________________ [insert name and title] MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER REGARDING THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT, LOCATED AT 205 SOUTH WEHE AVENUE, PASCO, WASHINGTON. SIGNATORY: Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation _______________________________________________________ Date________________ Dr. Allyson Brooks, Washington State Historic Preservation Officer MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASCO AND THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER REGARDING THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION PROJECT, LOCATED AT 205 SOUTH WEHE AVENUE, PASCO, WASHINGTON. CONCURRING PARTY: City Of Pasco Historic Preservation Commission _______________________________________________________ Date_______________ [insert name and title]