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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - RESO - STATE PARKS HABITAT GRANTREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 15t Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $200,000 to the California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Outdoor Leadership Program. DISCUSSION The Habitat Conservation Fund Program was established under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 and provides grant funds for the enhancement, restoration and interpretation of riparian habitats throughout the State. Approximately $2 million will be available this funding cycle. The grant application requires a 50-percent match of non-State money, which is available through general fund in-kind services, which includes budgeted operating expenses for the Santiago Park Nature Center. Applications are due on October 1, 2012. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency proposes to submit an application for the Outdoor Leadership Program. The program will educate and train teen volunteers to lead interpretive tours for organized groups and individual park visitors at the Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center and to lead outdoor educational programs and activities at Santiago Park and other wilderness areas. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 55A-1 55A-2 Resolution No. 2012- IssO9l6/12 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 THE SANTIAGO PARK OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 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 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 ("HCF Program") ; and B. The State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the HCF 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 filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program, in the amount of $200,000, to implement an outdoor leadership program to educate and train teen volunteers to lead interpretive tours and educational programs at the Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center. Section 3. The City Council certifies that the City 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. Resolution No. 2012- Page 1 of3 55A-3 Section 4. 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). Section 5. The City Council certifies that the City has reviewed, understands and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the grant administration guide. Section 6. 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, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project. Section 7. The City Council agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. ADOPTED this day of , 2012. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney Resolution No. 2012- Page 2 of 3 55A-4 AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN Councilmembers NOT PRESENT Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION & ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2012 - to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council, City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2012- Page 3 of 3 55A-5 55A-6