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).
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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
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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.
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