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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: SEPTEMBER 7, 2004 TITLE: APPROVED 0 As Recommended D As Amended D Ordinance on 1st Reading D Ordinance on 2nd Reading D Implementing Resolution D Set Public Hearing For RESOLU'l'ION AU'l'HORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM ~y,.i {2ßJæ CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application for the California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund Program for habitat landscaping around the Santiago Park Wildlife and Watershed Interpretive Center. DISCUSSION The Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program was established under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 by the enactment of Assembly Bill (AB) 471. The program provides funds for enhancement and restoration of riparian habitats throughout the State. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is requesting authorization to submit a grant application in the amount of $50,000 for the restoration and enhancement of the area surrounding Santiago Park Wildlife and Watershed Interpretive Center. The proposed proj ect will provide habitat landscaping adjacent to the Interpretive Center. This project will complement the Interpretive Center and will allow individuals to view rare Santiago Park native species in their natural environment. Communi ty support for this proj ect includes the County, schools, non-profit organizations, and the Santiago Park Neighborhood Association. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ~Gera do Mouet, Executive Director \V~ Park, Recreation and Com. Svcs. 558-1 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM - 2004 UNDER THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALlFONIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF1990 FOR HABITAT LANDSCAPING AROUND SANTIAGO PARK WILDLIFE AND WATERSHED INTERPRETIVE CENTER BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: . . Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: . A. 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 and/or develop facilities for public recreational and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes; and B. The State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing project application under the program; and C. Said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the City to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and D. with; and Said application(s) contain assurances that the applicant must comply E. The City will enter into an agreement with the State of California for development of the project. Section 2. The City Council approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 State grant assistance in the amount of $50,000 for habitat landscaping around the Santiago Park Wildlife and Watershed Interpretive Center; and Resolution No. 2004- Page 1 of 3 558-2 Section 3. The City Council certifies that it understands the assurances and certifications in the application form; and Section 4. The City Council certifies that the City has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the project(s) included in this application, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and Section 4. The City Council appoints the City Manager, or the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency or his designee, as agent for the City of Santa Ana to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments and payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. ADOPTED this day of ,2004. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Councilmembers ABSTAIN Councilmembers NOT PRESENT Councilmembers Resolution No. 2004- Page 2 of 3 558-3 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY & PUBLICATION I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2004-072 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council, City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2004- Page 3 of 3 558-4