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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-043 - Approving the Application for Grant Funds from the Habitat Conservation Fund Program for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat RestorationRESOLUTION NO.2023-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR SANTIAGO PARK TRAIL AND HABITAT RESTORATION 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; WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the Habitat Conservation Fund ("HFC") Program, setting up necessary procedures governing project application under the HCF program; 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 applications(s) to the State; WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the project; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana wishes to request construction funding through the HCF for the Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Restoration Project ("the Project'); and WHEREAS, the Santiago Park Trail and Habitat restoration project will provide the following: a decomposed granite recreational trail that will connect four access points leading into the park, a new pedestrian bridge across the creek which connects the trail to the Nature Center on the north side, re-establishment of native riparian habitat, a new irrigation system, site lighting, a drinking fountain, benches, and interpretive signage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The City of Santa Ana approves the filing of its application for the Santiago Park Trail and Native Habitat Restoration Project. Section 2. The City of Santa Ana certifies that it 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. Section 3. The City of Santa Ana certifies that it has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s). Resolution No. 2023-043 Page 1 of 3 Section 4. The City of Santa Ana certifies that it has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide. Section 5. The City of Santa Ana delegates the authority to the Executive Director of Public Works Agency 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. Section 6. The City of Santa Ana agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 2023. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: '7ko ha L . � Jonathan T. Martinez -kK Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2023-043 Page 2 of 3 AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers Amezcua, Bacerra, Hernandez Lopez Penaloza, Phan, Vazquez (7) None (0) None (0) NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers None (0) CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2023-043 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on July 18, 2023. Date: gw Cit C City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2023-043 Page 3 of 3