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REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APRIL 17, 2006
TITLE:
APPROVED
As Recommended
As Amended
Ordinance on 151 Reading
Ordinance on 20d Reading
Implementing Resolution
Set Public Hearing For
RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT
APPLICATION TO THE LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUND
PROGRAM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
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CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the
amount of $150,000 to the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program for
construction of the Grasslands exhibit area in the Santa Ana Zoo at
Prentice Park.
DISCUSSION
The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting
grant applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF).
The LWCF Program was established through federal legislation in 1965 and
has been instrumental in the development of parks throughout the United
States. Approximately $720,000 is to be allocated this year in Southern
California through the program. Applications are due on May 1, 2006.
The Grasslands exhibit area, also known as the "Tierra de las Pampas"
project, will develop two new multi-species exhibit areas. Improvements
include site preparation, construction of animal holding areas and
observation points, and installation of interpretive graphics. This
project will provide an enhanced exhibit area for the rheas and guanacos
currently housed at the Zoo, and add a new anteater exhibit. The LWCF
Grant Fund requires a 50 percent match of non-federal money. Matching funds
will be available through partnerships with the Friends of the Santa Ana
Zoo and the Santa Ana Chapter of the University of California, Irvine
Alumni Association.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal
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with this action.
Gerardo Mouet, Ex cutive Director
Parks, Rec. and C mm. Svcs. Agency
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RESOLUTION No. 2006 - XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRASSLANDS EXHIBIT AREA
AT THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK
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 deciares as follows:
A Congress, under Public Law 88-578, has authorized the establishment of
a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-in-Aid program, providing Matching
funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and
developing facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes.
B. The California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for
administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures
governing Applications by local agencies under the program.
C. Said adopted procedures established by the State Department of Parks
and Recreation require the City of Santa Ana to certify by resolution the approval of
application(s) and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of said
application(s) to the State.
D. The building of a multi-species exhibit within the Santa Ana Zoo at
Prentice Park (Project) is consistent with the Statewide Comprehensive Recreation
Resources Plan California Outdoor Recreation Plan - 2002.
E. The Project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions
immediately surrounding the Project.
Section 2. The City Council approves the submittal of an application for
$150,000 in Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance to build the Grasslands
Exhibit area "Tierra de las Pampas", in the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park.
Section 3. The City Council certifies that the City has matching funds from
Park Acquisition and Development Funds and contributions from the Friends of the
Santa Ana Zoo and the Santa Ana Chapter of the University of California Irvine Alumni
Association, and can finance 100 percent of the Project, half of which will be
reimbursed.
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Section 4. The City Council certifies that the Project is compatible with the
land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the Project.
Section 5. 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,
payment requests and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws
which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
Section 6. 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
,2006.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By:
Laura Sheedy
Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
Councilmembers
NOES:
Councilmembers
ABSTAIN
Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT
Councilmembers
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION & ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the
attached Resolution No. to be the original resolution adopted by the City
Council of the City of Santa Ana on
Date:
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Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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