The accompanying resolution would authorize the council chair to sign, subject to favorable review by the city solicitor. The city’s August 2023 grant application listed a total of $13,751,000, a figure equal to the federal request plus its required match. For federal performance reporting, the documents identify a study area along the Cliff Walk between Narragansett Avenue and Webster Street. Memorial Boulevard is owned by RIDOT, not the city, which is why the resolution takes the form of a request. It would direct the city clerk to send copies to the RIDOT director and members of Newport’s state legislative delegation.