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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - STATE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 sl Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For : / /;:)- I ) t:/a'ct\'~Nf~~ c____ - CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $240,000 for the Recreational Trails Program under the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the enhancement of the Santiago Creek Bike Trail. DISCUSSION The Recreational Trails Program was established under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century and provides funds annually for recreational trails and trail-related projects. Approximately $2.2 million per year is available for non-motorized projects. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is requesting authorization to submit a grant application in the amount of $240,000 for the enhancement of the Santiago Creek Bike Trail, from Santiago Park to the Interstate 5 Freeway. The proposed project will improve the area of the trail that runs under the Main Street Bridge by installing fencing, interpretive graphics, lighting, and reconstructing the trail by the Discovery Museum, Broadway, and the Interstate 5 Freeway. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Gerardo Mouet Executive Dir ctor Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 558-1 15509/07/05 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR ENHANCEMENT OF THE SANTIAGO CREEK BIKE TRAIL BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The Transportation Equity Act for the 2151 Century, provides funds to the State of California for grants to state, local and non-profit organizations to acquire, develop and/or maintain motorized and non-motorized trails; and B. The State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing project application under the program; and C. Said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the City of Santa Ana to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and D. The City of Santa Ana will enter into an Agreement with the State of California to complete the project(s). Section 2. The City Council approves the submittal of an application for $240,000 in grant funds through the Recreational Trails Program for the enhancement of the Santiago Creek Bike Trail from Santiago Park to the Interstate 5 Freeway; and Section 3. The City Council certifies that the City has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the project(s) included in this application, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and Section 4. The City Council appoints the City Manager, or the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency or his designee, as agent for the City of Santa Ana to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments and payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Resolution No. 2005-088 Page 1 of 2 558-2 ADOPTED this day of APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Council members NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN Councilmembers NOT PRESENT Councilmembers ,2005. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY & PUBLICATION I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-088 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Resolution No. 2005- Page 2 of 2 Clerk of the Council, City of Santa Ana 558-3 558-4