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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />~ <br />~ <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />APPROVED <br />0 As Recommended <br />D As Amended <br />D Ordinance on 1st Reading <br />D Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />D Implementing Resolution <br />D Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />RESOLU'l'ION AU'l'HORIZING <br />PARTICIPATION IN THE HABITAT <br />CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM <br /> <br />~y,.i <br /> <br />{2ßJæ <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application for <br />the California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund Program for habitat <br />landscaping around the Santiago Park Wildlife and Watershed Interpretive <br />Center. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />The Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program was established under the <br />California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 by the enactment of Assembly <br />Bill (AB) 471. The program provides funds for enhancement and restoration <br />of riparian habitats throughout the State. <br /> <br />The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is requesting <br />authorization to submit a grant application in the amount of $50,000 for <br />the restoration and enhancement of the area surrounding Santiago Park <br />Wildlife and Watershed Interpretive Center. The proposed proj ect will <br />provide habitat landscaping adjacent to the Interpretive Center. <br /> <br />This project will complement the Interpretive Center and will allow <br />individuals to view rare Santiago Park native species in their natural <br />environment. Communi ty support for this proj ect includes the County, <br />schools, non-profit organizations, and the Santiago Park Neighborhood <br />Association. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br /> <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br /> <br />~Gera do Mouet, Executive Director <br />\V~ Park, Recreation and Com. Svcs. <br /> <br /> <br />558-1 <br />