2025-77

RESOLUTION

OF THE
COUNCIL
No. 2025-77

WHEREAS: a key section of Newport Cliff Walk paved trail collapsed from coastal erosion exacerbated by severe weather incidents; and

WHEREAS: the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) awarded the City of Newport $3 Million for the capital expenses related to the reconstruction of the Newport Cliff Walk to restore pedestrian access; and

WHEREAS: the total cost of the work to be performed under the Grant Agreement shall not exceed Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) of which RIDEM will provide a total funding equal to no more than 100% of the actual expenses or a maximum amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00), with no municipal matching funds required; and

WHEREAS: the City of Newport desires to enter into this Agreement to conduct work outlined in the Scope of Work, Budget and Contract Schedule attached as Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS: the Project must be completed within the Performance Period, which begins the date a Purchase Order is issued and ends by March 1, 2031 (hereinafter “Performance Period”). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED: that the Grant Agreement between the City of Newport and the RIDEM for the purpose of, “Repairs to the Newport Cliff Walk,” for the period of June 1, 2025 – March 1, 2031 is hereby approved and the Council Chair is authorized to sign said Grant Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to review of the City Solicitor’s office.

IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
MAY 14, 2025

Laura C. Swistak, CMC
City Clerk