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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 - CC-7 - Approve Resolution for Application - 4/5/2011CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: APRIL 5, 2011 ITEM NUMBER: SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TIER 1 GRANT PROGRAM UNDER ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORDINANCE NO. 3 FOR THE TIER 1 WATER QUALITY BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) INSTALLATION PROJECT DATE: MARCH 24, 2011 FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION PETER NAGHAVI, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES BY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ERNESTO MUNOZ, CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-5335 NX0101Ly, IJil=1►117_A1101ZI 1. Approve the attached resolution (Attachment 1) for the submittal of a grant application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the City's Tier 1 Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMP) Installation Project. 2. Authorize the Department of Public Services Director as the City's representative. BACKGROUND: Competitive grant applications for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program are due on April 18, 2011. Funding up to $2.8 million is available countywide with a maximum grant amount of $100,000 per project. The funding for this program is provided to cities in Orange County by OCTA's M2 Environmental Cleanup Program. ANALYSIS: The grant application to OCTA will request funding of $100,000 with the City matching the grant with in-kind services of $50,000 for a total project cost of $150,000. The in-kind match consists of staff time to manage the project, administer the grant, and maintenance of the project improvements. Funding will be used for the purchase and installation of catch basin best management practices (BMPs) throughout the city. Approximately 100 automatic retractable screens and filters will be installed to collect litter and debris prior to it being deposited in the waterway and ocean. If grant funding is approved, project implementation can begin in July 2011. For the City 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 the 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 cash match is required for this grant program. LEGAL REVIEW: The proposed resolution is approved as to form. CONCLUSION: It is recommended that the Council approve the filing of a grant application to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the City's Tier 1 Water Quality Best Management Practices (BMP) Installation Project and authorize the Public Services Director as the City's representative. ERNESTO MUNOZ City Engineer Attachment: 1 - Proposed Resolution c: Chief Executive Officer City Attorney City Clerk Development Services Director Parks Project Manager Contract Administrator Associate Engineer PETER NAGHAVI, Director Department of Public Services E ATTACHMENTI RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TIER 1 GRANT PROGRAM UNDER ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ORDINANCE NO. 3 FOR THE TIER 1 WATER QUALITY BMP INSTALLATION PROJECT WHEREAS, Orange County Local Transportation Ordinance No.3, dated July 24, 2006, and is known and cited as the Renewed Measure M Transportation Ordinance and Investment Plan makes funds available through the Environmental Cleanup Program to help protect Orange County beaches and waterways from transportation -generated pollution (urban runoff) and improve overall water quality. WHEREAS, the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program consists of funding purchases and installation to catch basins with Best Management Practices, such as screens, filters, inserts, and other "street -scale" low flow diversion projects. WHEREAS, OCTA has,established the procedures and criteria for reviewing proposals; and 0. WHEREAS, the Public Services Department possesses authority to nominate water quality improvement projects that have a transportation pollution nexus to finance and construct the proposed project; and WHEREAS, by formal action the Costa Mesa City Council authorizes the nomination of the Tier 1 Water Quality BMP Installation Project, including all understanding and assurances contained therein, and authorizes the Director of Public Services to act in connection with the nomination and to provide such additional information as may be required; and WHEREAS, the Public Services Department will maintain and operate the equipment acquired and installed; and WHEREAS, the Public Services Department will give OCTA's representatives access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the funded Tier 1 Grant Project; and WHEREAS, the Public Services Department will cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time after receipt of notification from OCTA and that the project will be carried to completion with reasonable diligence; and WHEREAS, the Public Services Department will comply where applicable with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the American with Disabilities Act, and any other federal, state, and/or local laws, rules and/or regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby authorizes the Director of Public Services as the official representative of the Public Services Department to apply for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program for the Tier 1 water Quality BMP Installation Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Costa Mesa, agrees to fund its share of the project costs and any additional costs over the identified programmed amount. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April, 2011. Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa