parking advisory committee projects resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. ____A RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF PROJECTS RECOMENDED BY THE PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE INCLUDING THE DIVISION STREET TRIANGLE PROJECTWHEREAS, in 2013 the Spokane City Council authorized the formation of the Parking Advisory Committee in cooperation with the Downtown Spokane Partnership; andWHEREAS, the purpose of the Parking Advisory Committee was to review the needs of downtown Spokane and recommend projects for approval by the Spokane City Council that would use parking meter revenue to enhance the parking experience in Downtown Spokane and improve the streetscape in Downtown Spokane; andWHEREAS, the Division Street Triangle Gateway is one of the most visible areas in the City of Spokane for residents and visitors alike; andWHEREAS, updating the Division Street Triangle Gateway project matches the commitment of our citizens, the Public Facilities District, and the private sector to actively seek more convention and tourism opportunities for Spokane; andWHEREAS, the Division Street Triangle Gateway project has funding commitments from the Public Facilities District, Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State University, the Business Improvement District (BID), and the University District and has been approved by the Arts Commission; andWHEREAS, the Parking Advisory Committee recommends the use of parking meter funds on this project and other projects; andWHEREAS, the City of Spokane is projected to have sufficient revenue in 2015 and 2016 fund these projects and continue to fulfill its financial obligations for parking system operation. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Spokane City Council pledges up to $100,000 of parking revenue in November 2015, and pledges up to $100,000 of additional parking revenue in 2016 to serve as a partner in the Division Street Triangle Gateway pursuant to applicable emergency budget ordinances or budget allocations. NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Spokane City Council approves use of parking meter revenue in 2015 to funds the following projects, which are also recommended by the Park Advisory Committee, pursuant to applicable emergency budget ordinances or budget allocations: $35,000 for the hanging basket program for 2015, $40,000 for a sidewalk conditions inventory and a streetscape/public realm enhancement plan, an additional $25,000 for the Division Street Triangle site preparation, and an amount to be determined for the a pilot project utilizing new streetscape strategies on East Main Avenue, money that could potentially be matched with additional funds. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON ________________________________ ________________________________ City ClerkApproved as to form:__________________________Assistant City AttorneyTRANSCRIPT
RESOLUTION NO. ____
A RESOLUTION REGARDING APPROVAL OF PROJECTS RECOMENDED BY THE PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE INCLUDING THE DIVISION STREET TRIANGLE PROJECT
WHEREAS, in 2013 the Spokane City Council authorized the formation of the Parking Advisory Committee in cooperation with the Downtown Spokane Partnership; andWHEREAS, the purpose of the Parking Advisory Committee was to review the needs of downtown Spokane and recommend projects for approval by the Spokane City Council that would use parking meter revenue to enhance the parking experience in Downtown Spokane and improve the streetscape in Downtown Spokane; andWHEREAS, the Division Street Triangle Gateway is one of the most visible areas in the City of Spokane for residents and visitors alike; andWHEREAS, updating the Division Street Triangle Gateway project matches the commitment of our citizens, the Public Facilities District, and the private sector to actively seek more convention and tourism opportunities for Spokane; andWHEREAS, the Division Street Triangle Gateway project has funding commitments from the Public Facilities District, Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State University, the Business Improvement District (BID), and the University District and has been approved by the Arts Commission; andWHEREAS, the Parking Advisory Committee recommends the use of parking meter funds on this project and other projects; andWHEREAS, the City of Spokane is projected to have sufficient revenue in 2015 and 2016 fund these projects and continue to fulfill its financial obligations for parking system operation. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Spokane City Council pledges up to $100,000 of parking revenue in November 2015, and pledges up to $100,000 of additional parking revenue in 2016 to serve as a partner in the Division Street Triangle Gateway pursuant to applicable emergency budget ordinances or budget allocations. NOW, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Spokane City Council approves use of parking meter revenue in 2015 to funds the following projects, which are also recommended by the Park Advisory Committee, pursuant to applicable emergency budget ordinances or budget allocations: $35,000 for the hanging basket program for 2015, $40,000 for a sidewalk conditions inventory and a streetscape/public realm enhancement plan, an additional $25,000 for the Division Street Triangle site preparation, and an amount to be determined for the a pilot project utilizing new streetscape strategies on East Main Avenue, money that could potentially be matched with additional funds. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON ________________________________
________________________________City Clerk
Approved as to form:
__________________________Assistant City Attorney