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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 TITLE: APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For / ...) UAg CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $75,000 to the California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Santiago Creek Butterfly and Bird Habitat Project. ! I 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 in the Ci ty' spark acquisition and development fund. Applications are due on October 1, 2008. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency proposes to submit an application for the Santiago Creek Butterfly and Bird Habi tat. The habitat will be located at the southern edge of Fisher Park adjacent to the Santiago Creek bed. The project is an effort to create and maintain a thriving natural habitat that will attract rare and endangered butterfly and bird species. The project scope includes the removal of non-native vegetation, elimination of invasive species, and planting of native plants and flowers. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ~Gera d~ Mou~t, Execu lve Dlrector Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 55C-1