HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 30 - Resolution for Grant for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Restoration30. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Submittal of a Grant Application to the State of
California, Habitat Conservation Fund for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat
Restoration (Non -General Fund)
Department(s):
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant
application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, to
request construction funding through the Habitat Conservation Fund for Santiago
Park Trail and Habitat restoration.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
FOR SANTIAGO PARK TRAIL AND HABITAT RESTORATION
Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.org/public-works
Item # 30
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
July 18, 2023
TOPIC: Resolution for Grant for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Restoration
AGENDA TITLE
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Submittal of a Grant Application to the State of
California, Habitat Conservation Fund for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Restoration
(Non -General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the State of
California Department of Parks and Recreation to request construction funding through
the Habitat Conservation Fund for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat restoration.
DISCUSSION
The State of California, Department of Parks & Recreation, Office of Grants & Local
Services (OGALS) administers grant programs that provide funding for state, local, and
nonprofit organization projects. Since 1964, more than 7,700 parks throughout
California have been created or improved through OGALS. With this current cycle, the
Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) will be allocating $6.6 million in grants to develop
nature interpretation projects to welcome urban residents into park and wildlife areas
through the provision and development of wildlife corridors and trails.
In February 2023, the City of Santa Ana was awarded a $400,000 grant by the State of
California Coastal Conservancy to begin the design of the Santiago Park Trail and
Habitat Restoration Project, a 2.84-acre area on the eastern end of the park, along the
south edge of Santiago Creek. The project will provide a decomposed granite
recreational trail that will connect four access points leading into the park, a new
pedestrian bridge across the creek connecting the trail to the Nature Center on the north
side, re-establishment of native riparian habitat, new irrigation system, site lighting,
drinking fountain, benches, and interpretive signage.
The Park Services Division of the Public Works Agency intends to submit an application
requesting construction funding for this project through the State HCF, as a means to
bring the project to fruition.
Resolution for Grant for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Restoration
July 18, 2023
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The total estimated project cost is $3,211,001. The HCF program requires a 50% match.
If awarded, the City shall provide $1,605,500 in matching grant funds. The source of this
grant match will be from Acquisition and Development and General Fund.
Adoption of this resolution is required for Staff to be able to submit a complete grant
application packet.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Upon receipt from the State of
California of approval of the project, staff will return to the City Council to recognize and
appropriate the grant funds and grant match amount.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resolution
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director — Public Works Agency
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR
SANTIAGO PARK TRAIL AND HABITAT RESTORATION
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California
Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants
to local agencies to acquire, enhance, restore or develop facilities for public recreation
and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes;
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has been
delegated the responsibility for the administration of the Habitat Conservation Fund
("HFC") Program, setting up necessary procedures governing project application under
the HCF program;
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application(s)
before submission of said applications(s) to the State;
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to
complete the project;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana wishes to request construction funding through
the HCF for the Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Restoration Project ("the Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Santiago Park Trail and Habitat restoration project will provide the
following: a decomposed granite recreational trail that will connect four access points
leading into the park, a new pedestrian bridge across the creek which connects the trail
to the Nature Center on the north side, re-establishment of native riparian habitat, a new
irrigation system, site lighting, a drinking fountain, benches, and interpretive signage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana as follows:
Section 1. The City of Santa Ana approves the filing of its application for the
Santiago Park Trail and Native Habitat Restoration Project.
Section 2. The City of Santa Ana certifies that it has or will have available, prior
to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the required
match and sufficient funds to complete the project.
Section 3. The City of Santa Ana certifies that it has or will have sufficient funds
to operate and maintain the project(s).
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Section 4, The City of Santa Ana certifies that it has reviewed, understands, and
agrees to the provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration
Guide.
Section 5. The City of Santa Ana delegates the authority to the Executive
Director of Public Works Agency 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 City of Santa Ana agrees to 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 day of 2023.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
Jonathan T. MartinQ
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
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CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, ,
Resolution No. 2023-_
City of Santa Ana on
Date:
Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
to be the original Resolution adopted by the City Council of the
2023.
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2023-XXX
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