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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 - CC-12 - Approve Resolution for Grant Funds for - 3/16/2010CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: MARCH 16, 2010 ITEM NUMBER: SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE URBAN GREENING GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84) FOR THE FAIRVIEW PARK WETLANDS AND RIPARIAN HABITAT PROJECT, PHASE II DATE: MARCH 4, 2010 FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION PETER NAGHAVI, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ERNESTO MUNOZ, CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5335 RECOMMENDATION Approve the attached resolution (Attachment 1) for the submittal of a grant application to the State of California's Urban Greening Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) for the Fairview Park Wetlands and Riparian Habitat Project, Phase 11. 2. Authorize the Department of Public Services Director as the City's representative. BACKGROUND On November 7, 2006, California voters passed Proposition 84. Funding for the State of California's Urban Greening Grant Program was made available through the Sustainable Communities and Climate Change Reduction Chapter in Proposition 84. Grant applications for the State of California's Urban Greening Grant Program are due on April 30, 2010. Grant awards will be made in October 2010. ANALYSIS The City's grant application to the Urban Greening Grant Program will be for $950,000, and there is no City match required. Funding will pay for the retrofit of the existing pump station at the Greenville Banning Channel, installation of a 10" waterline, and excavation of the wetlands pond and plant native habitat. The completion of Phase II would create fully functioning wetlands at Fairview Park. Phase I of the project was completed in September of 2009. Phase III has been designed and staff has submitted several grant applications to fund its completion. If grant funding is approved, construction will begin in late 2011 with completion estimated to occur by the fall of 2012. To apply for these grant funds a resolution approving the filing of an application and naming the Public Services Director as the City's authorized representative is needed. ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED If City Council chooses not to submit a grant application for this project, staff will continue to pursue other grant programs and alternative funding. FISCAL REVIEW No City match is required for this grant program. LEGAL REVIEW The proposed resolution is approved as to form. CONCLUSION It is recommended that City Council approve the filing of a grant application with the State of California's Urban Greening Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) for the Fairview Park Wetlands and Riparian Habitat Project, Phase II, and authorize the Public Services Director as the City's representative. PETER NAGHAVI, Director Department of Public Services Attachment: 1- Proposed Resolution ERNESTO MUIVOZ City Engineer c: City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Acting Development Services Director Parks Project Manager Fairview Park Plan Administrator Grant Administrator E ATTACHMENT 1 Resolution No; RE OLUTI01V OF THE 0 [TY COU NCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA APPROVI NG THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FO THE URBAN GREENING GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FL0 D CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ADT OF 20DS (PROPOSITION 84) WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program shown above. and WHEREAS, the Strategic Growth Council has been delegated the respons,ibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Strategic Growth CoLincil regUire a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicants governing board before submission of said application(s) to the State, and WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, w3fl enter into an agreement with the State of California to carr} out the Project NOW, THERE FORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITE` OF COSTA MESA 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Fairview Park Wetlands and Riparian Habitat Profect, Phase CI: Certifies that applicant understands the asst,ranc s and certification in the application, and _ Certifies that applicant or title molder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintaln the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so, and 4_ Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Section 1771,8 of the State Labor Code regarding payrnent of prevailing wages cn Projects awarded Proposition 50 Funds, and 5. If applicable. certifies that the project will comply with any laws and reguiations €ncluding. but not limited to, legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes. disabled access laws. environmental laws and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained, and 6. Certifies that applicant will work towards the Govefnor's State Planning Priorities intended to promote equity. strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041. 1, and 7, Appoints the Director of Public Works or designee, as agent to canduct all negatiationsr executo and submit all documents including, but not limited to applicationsr agreements. payment requests and so on. which may be necessary for the completion of the af ore rn e n ti on ed projec€(a). PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of March 2010. ATTEST: Allan R, Mansoor, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORK Julie l`olclk. City Clerk Kim HalI Barlow, City Attorney