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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
OCTOBER 20, 2015
TITLE;
RESOLUTION FOR RECREATIONAL
TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4A)
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Recreational Trails Program Grant application in
the amount of $1,875,566 for the construction of a bike trail.
DISCUSSION
The State of California issued a Notice of Funding Availability for the Recreational Trails Program to
provide funds to organizations to acquire, develop and /or maintain motorized and non - motorized
trail Projects. The program awards funds on a competitive basis from applications submitted.
The proposed project site is approximately 1.75 miles of bike trail along the Greenville /Banning
Flood Control Channel and Centennial Park. The proposed project will utilize an existing park and
flood control channel to develop phase I of a key class I bike trail, connecting the residential and
industrial area of the city to the Santa Ana Golden Loop Bike Trail. The route will extend from
Segerstrom Avenue and the Greenville /Banning flood control channel to the Santa Ana River
Regional Trail at Edinger Avenue (see exhibit).
The application process for this program is lengthy. The state plans to announce
recommendations for project funding in December 2015 /January 2016. In spring 2016, the state
will perform an environmental review of the recommended projects. During the summer of 2016,
Federal Highway Administration review will be undertaken. By fall /winter 2016 the state intends to
enter into agreements with the applicants for a performance period of 5 years. The grant will
provide up to 88% of the eligible cost and the City will commit to a 12% requirement, which would
be $225,068.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #5 Community Health, Livability, Engagement &
Sustainability, Objective #4 (Support neighborhood vitality and livability), Strategy A (Support the
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design and construction of parks to provide increased open space and opportunities for recreation
throughout the city, construct the Roosevelt Walker Park and Community Center, and develop
concepts and proposals for the Library Park In the Civic Center and Centennial Santa Ana River
Eco- Park).
FISCAL IMPACT
This action Is intended for the submittal of the application and therefore funds are not committed
at this time. if the City is awarded funding, PRCSA will return with a funding analysis identifying
sources to commit funds.
Gerardo Mouet,
Executive Directo
Parks, Recreatio and Community
Services Agency
EXHIBITS: 1. Resolution
2. Location Map
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RESOLUTION NO, 2015 -XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR A BIKE TRAIL
PROJECT ALONG THE GREENVILLE /BANNING FLOOD
CONTROL CHANNEL AND CENTENNIAL PARK
WHEREAS, the "Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act:
A Legacy for Users" provides funds to the State of California for Grants to federal, state,
local and non - profit organizations to acquire, develop and /or maintain motorized and
non - motorized trail projects; and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, these procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require a project applicant to certify by resolution the approval of its
application before submission of the application to the State; and
WHEREAS, a project applicant will enter into a contract with the State of
California to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana wishes to make such an application for the
bike trail project described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council approves the submittal of an application for
$1,875,566 in grant funds through the State of California Recreational Trails Program to
develop approximately 1.75 miles of bike trail along the Greenville /Banning Flood
Control Channel and Centennial Park ( "Project "). The Project will utilize an existing
park and flood control channel to develop phase I of a key class I bike trail, connecting
the residential and industrial area of the city to the Santa Ana Golden Loop Bike Trail,
The route will extend from the Segerstrom Avenue and the Greenville /Banning flood
control channel to the Santa Ana River Regional Trail at Edinger Avenue.
Section 2. The City Council certifies that the Project is consistent with the
City's general plan or the equivalent planning document.
Section 3. The City Council certifies that the City has or will have available
prior to commencement of any work on the Project sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the Project.
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Section 4. The City Council certifies that the City has reviewed, understands,
and agrees to the general provisions contained in the contract shown in the
Recreational Trails Program procedural guide.
Section 5. The City Manager or the Executive Director of the Parks,
Recreation, and Community Services Agency, or his designee, is appointed as agent 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 Project will 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 20t" day of October, 2015.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: 94& v%yL.'. `4.j
Jyhn M. Funk
Assistant City Attorney
AYES Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No 2015 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on October 20, 2015.
Date
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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