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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM ~~ . ITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15t Reading ^ Ordinance on 2nd 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 $100,000 to the California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Santiago Park Nature Reserve Wilderness Resources Connection and Protection Education Program. DISCUSSION The Habitat Conservation Fund Program was established under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 and provides funds for enhancement, restoration and interpretation of riparian habitats throughout the State. Approximately $2 million will be available this funding cycle. The application requires a 50-percent match of non-State money. Applications are due on October 1, 2007. The Santiago Park Nature Reserve Wilderness Resources Connection and Protection Education Program is designed to introduce Santa Ana youth to wilderness resources, emphasize the important benefits those services provide, and to educate residents on how best to visit, protect and restore wilderness resources both locally and regionally. The program will be conducted from the Santiago Creek Wildlife and Watershed Center and will include field trips and group presentations that focus on plant and animal identification, habitat restoration techniques, wilderness ethics, and camping and outdoor skills. FISCAL IMPACT There is no~f/fiscal impact associated with this action. ~7 Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Rec. and Com. Svcs. 55A-1