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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM ,/ % CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1 S` 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 $38,000 to the California Department of Parks and Recreation Recreational Trail Program for the Fisher Park Nature Trail Project. DISCUSSION The Recreational Trails Program is a state-administered local assistance program of the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHA). The FHA provides funds annually to trail- related facilities within California. Approximately $6 million will be available this funding cycle for non-motorized projects. The application requires a 12-percent match of non-state money. The matching funds are available in the City's park 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 Fisher Park Nature Trail Project. The Trail will be developed near the butterfly and bird habitat proposed alongside the Santiago Creek in the southern edge of Fisher Park. The project scope includes the installation of a decompose granite walking trail, landscaping, irrigation and interpretive signage. The trail will provide residents with recreational as well as educational opportunities at Fisher Park. FISCAL IMPACT Ther is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ~dM•Gera do, Mouet, `` Exec tive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 55A-1