Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2151 - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH COWLITZ COUNTY FOR 2015 RURAL PUBLIC FACILITIES GRANT FOR PHASE 2 OF DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Strengthen economic conditions & create new opportunities
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: YES
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On April 14, 2015, the Cowlitz County Commissioners awarded a 2015 Rural Public Facilities Grant in the amount of $140,000 toward construction of Phase 2 of Longview’s Downtown Corridor Improvements project. The commissioners have previously awarded a total of $570,000 toward the Downtown Corridor Improvements Project in 2011, 2013 and 2014.
The proposed interlocal agreement between the City of Longview and Cowlitz County authorizes transferring the 2015 grant funds to the City and establishes the terms and conditions for use of those funds. Resolution No. 2151 authorizes the city manager to execute the interlocal agreement.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
The amount of the 2015 Rural Economic Development Fund Grant is $140,000; there is no local match required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2151.