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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2003-03-24 #N t r AGENDA REPORT t r i ) %f Q � DATE: March 24, 2003 611') TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council 1) THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager FROM: Douglas A. Dancs, P.E., Director of Public Works/ City Engineer SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION "PROPOSITION 12" TREE PLANTING GRANT SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The proposed City Council action will approve a resolution for a grant application from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection "Proposition 12" Tree Planting Grant. BACKGROUND: The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has available grant funding for 15- gallon tree plantings to increase the tree canopy cover within California communities. This Proposition 12 Tree Planting Grant proposes to improve aesthetics, recreation, energy conservation, noise reduction, and wildlife habitat. The grant application is due March 31, 2003 There are 1400 vacancies within the City. The City with the help of the Tree Advisory Board would solicit residents with tree vacancies in the parkway. Residents would be asked to water the tree using the City's tree care guidelines and report any problems with the trees. The particular species have not been selected. Selection of the trees will be based on eligible trees in the grant, availability, adaptability, and suitability to parkway size. FISCAL IMPACT: Staff is requesting a $30,000 grant. The required match is 25% ($7,500.00) if the application is approved which is available from the annual tree planting budget. In addition, it is anticipated that maintenance to the trees is expected to cost approximately $4,800. a year. Funds would need to be appropriated in the Street Tree Planting Budget in the CIP at that time. Agenda Item A/ RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council approve resolution and submission of the grant application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection "Proposition 12" Tree Planting Grant. Prepared By: sdpey. Bob Eagle Public Works Supervisor Reviewed By: Con u . = M K. Vukojevic, P.E. oug as A. Dams P.E. Deputy City Engineer Director of Public Works /City Engineer NO 40" 0" APPR D: // Jo ► :. Bahorski anager Agenda Item RESOLUTION NUMBER A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR THE URBAN FORESTY GRANT PROGRAM AS PROVIDED THROUGH PROPOSITION 12 FUNDING WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California in cooperation with the California State Legislature has enacted Proposition 12, which provides funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for the Urban Forestry Program; and - WHEREAS, the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing application by local agencies and non -profit organizations under the program, and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Forestry and Fire Protection require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out a tree planting project; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach as follows: 1. Approved the filing of an application for "PROPOSITION 12" tree planting grant program funds; and 2. Certifies that said applicants has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and, 3. Certifies that funds under the jurisdiction of City Council of the City of Seal Beach are available to begin the project. • 4. Certifies that said applicant will expend grant funds prior to March 1, 2006 5. Appoints John Bahorski as agent of the City 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 aforementioned project. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the day of , 2003 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSENT: Councilmembers Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA) COUNTY OF ORANGE )SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH) I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach, at a regular meeting thereof held on the _ day of , 2003. • City Clerk •