HomeMy WebLinkAboutres1997-047WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL AGENDA BILL NO. 97-280
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SUBJECT.
Resolution authorizing application for grant funding to flood -proof Haxton Way.
ATTACHMENTS.
Cover memorandum
Resolution
UMMARY STATEMENT.• Please complete sections of box as appropriate & explain the item belc
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This resolution will authorize the County Executive or his representative to make formal application for Hazard Mitigation Grant
Funds monies.
ORIGINATOR'S RECOMMENDED ACTION.•
Council approval
COMMITTEE ACTION TAKEN.•
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
1997-280 8/12/97: Approved 7 - 0. Res. #97 -047
nance or Resolution Number (this item only):
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SPONSORED BY: Consent
PROPOSED BY: Public Works
INTRODUCTION DATE: 8/12/97
RESOLUTION NO. 97 -047
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR GRANT FUNDING TO
FLOOD -PROOF HAXTON WAY
WHEREAS, frequent flood events in the County create repetitive and costly closure of
Haxton Way; and
WHEREAS, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is set up to mitigate repetitive
problems that pose a public risk; and
WHEREAS, the County Council of Whatcom County considers it in the best public
interest to flood -proof the roadway;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council,
1. That the County Executive or his representative be authorized to make formal
application to the State for Hazard Mitigation Grant funds;
2. That any fund assistance so received be used for the flood - proofing of Haxton
Way located in Whatcom County, Washington;
3. That Whatcom County anticipates its share of project funding will be split
between the Road Fund and the Flood Control Zone District Fund;
4. That this resolution become part of a formal application for Hazard Mitigation
Grant funds;
5. That Whatcom County provided appropriate opportunity for public comment
as required by this application.
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APPROVED this 12 day of August , 1997.
ATTEST:
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'Dana Blown= avis; faun Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Civil Deputy Prosec : Attor y.
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
L. Ward Ne n, douncil Chair
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