HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 - CC-15 - Grant Funds from Habitat Conservation Fu - 8/7/2012CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 7, 2012
ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: APPROVE A RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE FAIRVIEW PARK NORTH
BLUFF HABITAT RESTORATION AND SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT
DATE: JULY 26, 2012
FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT -ENGINEERING DIVISION
PRESENTATION ERNESTO MUNOZ, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
BY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FARIBA FAZELI, INTERIM CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-
5335
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution for the submittal of a grant application to the California Department
of Parks and Recreation, Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Program for the Fairview
Park North Bluff Habitat Restoration and Slope Stabilization Project (Attachment 1).
2. Designate the Public Services Director as the City's authorized representative.
BACKGROUND:
The HCF Program allocates approximately $2 million each year for grants to cities, counties,
and districts to provide for nature interpretation and other non -capital outlay programs which
bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas, to protect various plant and animal species or
to acquire or develop wildlife corridors and trails.
Funds for this competitive grant program are derived from the State General Fund. The grant
requires a minimum of fifty percent (50%) local match funds.
ANALYSIS:
The Habitat Conservation Fund provides grant funds to enhance or restore native habitat and
enhance, restore or develop trails. Competitive grant applications for the State's Habitat
Conservation Fund Program are due on October 1, 2012.
The grant application to the California Strategic Growth Council will request funding of $200,000
for the Fairview Park North Bluff Habitat Restoration and Slope Stabilization Project. The
project includes the construction of a decomposed granite trail through Little Canyon for access
to lower Fairview Park from the main parking lot, native habitat restoration, and a switch back
trail from the upper asphalt trail to lower Fairview Park. Total project cost is estimated at
$400,000. If grant funding is approved, the design phase may begin in early 2013. In order 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:
The City Council may consider not adopting the Resolution. However, this alternative is not
recommended as it would result in the City's project application being declined and render the City
ineligible to compete for available grant funding.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The total cost for the design and construction of a decomposed granite trail through Little
Canyon for access to lower Fairview Park from the main parking lot, native habitat restoration,
and a switch back trail from the upper asphalt trail to lower Fairview Park is estimated at
$400,000. If staff is successful in capturing grant funding for this project, a $200,000 match is
required for this grant program. The funding match will come from the City's Park Development
Fund.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution for the filing of a grant
application with the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Habitat Conservation Fund
Program for the Fairview Park North Bluff Habitat Restoration and Slope Stabilization Project
and designate the Public Services Director as the City's authorized representative.
G
ERNESTO MLPM FARIBA FAZELI
Public ServicdWDirector Interim City Engineer
Attachment: 1 - Proposed Resolution
c: Chief Executive Officer
City Attorney
Recreation Manager
Interim City Clerk
Parks Project Manager
Contract Administrator
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Resolution No:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT
CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE FAIRVIEW PARK NORTH
BLUFF HABITAT RESTORATION AND SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the
California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of
California for grants to local agencies to acquire, enhance, restore or develop
facilities for public recreation and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes;
and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been
delegated the responsibility for the administration of the HCF Program, setting up
necessary procedures governing project application under the HCF Program;
and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of
Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of
application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of
California to complete the project(s);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund
Program; and
2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available, prior to
commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the
required match and sufficient funds to complete the project; and
3. Certifies that the applicant has' or will have sufficient funds to operate
and maintain the project(s), and
4. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to
the provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide;
and
5. Delegates the authority to the Director of Public Services to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to:
applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may
be necessary for the completion of the project.
6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7t" day of August 2012
Mayor
ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk