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RES 26-016RESOLUTIONNO . 26-016 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD GRANT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR DOWNTOWN CORE REVITALIZATION - INFRASTRUCTURE & FUNDING PLAN. WHEREAS, Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) funds are available to support feasibility and planning work in furtherance of economic development; and WHEREAS, the City of Camas desires to pursue an objective feasibility study analysis for planning for the prioritization, funding, phasing, and implementation of infrastructure improvements within Historic Downtown Camas consistent with the purposes of the CERB; and WHEREAS , the CERB Project represents a commitment resources toward enhancing the vitality of the area and expansion of economic and employment opportunities of the City of Camas , together with increased tax revenues; and WHEREAS, in the event the application for CERB funding is approved, and the grant is accepted by the City of Camas, the City will comply with all applicable federal and State requirements in regard to environmental impact of the project; and WHEREAS, the project will not result in the transfer/relocation of jobs from one part of the state of Washington to another; and WHEREAS , the matching portion of the grant is minimum of20% of the project amount. The City of Camas will investigate and evaluate options for joint participation in the matching obligations with the CERB grant; and WHEREAS, the City of Camas finds that an application should be submitted for consideration by CERB, and that such submission will promote economic development with in the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS AS FOLLOWS : Section I That the Mayor, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to submit an application to the Community Economic Revitalization Board, for and on behalf of the City of Camas, for CERB funding in the approximate amount of $50,000 for the CERB Project. Section II That the Mayor is hereby further authorized to provide such additional information as may be necessary to secure approval of such application. Section III That, in the event such application is approved, the Mayor is authorized to enter into an agreement for such funding . Section IV That this Resolution shall be effective upon passage and signatures heron in accordance with law. ADOPTED by the Council at a regular meeting this 21 st day of S tember 2026 . City Attorney