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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.G.
For Meeting of: AprilĀ 19, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Central Washington Mountain Rescue (CWMR) to use Franklin Park for its annual two-day Rope Training Program
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works

Ken Wilkinson, Parks and Recreation Manager - (509) 576-6416

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

The CWMR offers opportunities for participants in the Basic Mountaineering Class to gain basic fundamental knowledge of many aspects of rock climbing, mountain climbing, and mountain safety.  This includes learning the attributes of the use of ropes, climbing tools and equipment required to carry out these skills safely.  CWMR is in need of a centralized location in which to hold such training classes.

 

The City shall grant a revocable license to utilize certain trees located in the northeast corner of Franklin Park for the purpose of conducting an annual two-day instructional course of basic rope skills training from 6:00 p.m. until dusk each day.  The term of this agreement is for five (5) years. Obligations of CWMR shall be to conduct all training with the highest attention to safety of both class participants and of the general public utilizing the park during the time classes are conducted.  Obligations of the City shall be to review and approve CWMR safety plans and to cooperate in scheduling any requested meetings and to schedule any construction and maintenance activities as not to impair the parks use for CWMR and their scheduled classes.   

 

Enclosed for City Council review is the Agreement with CWMR.

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Partnership Development
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution3/31/2022Resolution
Agreement4/12/2022Contract