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5 are shown on the attached drawing by the Neighborhood Development Services Department. e. RESOLUTION : Authorizing Grant Application from Land & Water Conservation Fund WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) provides funds to political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia in acquiring and developing open space and park lands; and WHEREAS, there are urgent needs within the City of Charlottesville to develop park land; and WHEREAS, Riverview Park is deemed of high development priority by the City and staff have proposed improvements to Riverview Park, to include a boat launch, pier and pedestrian access to the river, also referred to as the Rivanna River Overlook and Public Access Project; and WHEREAS, in order to attain funding assistance from DCR it is necessary that the City of Charlottesville guarantee that a proportionate share of the cost of said project is available; and WHEREAS, the City’s proportionate project share (estimated at $10,000) shall be funded through an in-kind match of volunteer hours and equipment; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council for the City of Charlottesville that the City of Charlottesville supports application to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation for LWCF funding to make access improvements to the Rivanna River at Riverview Park. And Be It Further Resolved that: 1. Such information or materials as may be necessary shall be provided to the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the City Manager, or his designee, may enter into such agreements as may be necessary to permit the formulation, approval and funding of the Rivanna River Overlook and Public Access Project . 2. The City hereby assures that the General Provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and the fiscal procedures will be complied with in the administration of this project. 3. The City will operate and maintain the public recreation facility in good condition and will provide permanent signage acknowledging the contributions of the participating funding agencies and that this signage will clearly state that the said facility is a public recreational facility. 4. The City shall dedicate the metes and bounds of the Rivanna River Overlook and Public Access Project properties in perpetuity, for public outdoor recreational purposes in accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. 5. The City hereby assures that all applicable federal and state regulations governing such expenditure of funds will be complied with in the administration, development, and subsequent operation of this project. And Be It Further Resolved that the Department of Conservation and Recreation is respectfully requested to approve the City’s application for LWCF funds for the Rivanna River Overlook and Public Access Project in order to enhance the standard of public recreational enjoyment for all our citizenry.