HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06 Land and Water Conservation Fund- Observatory Park TrailWHEREAS, the 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 far acquiring lands and developing Facilities for
public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of Applications and the
availability of eligible Matching funds prior to submission of said Applications to the State; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Observatory Park Trail Project is consistent with the most recent
California Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP); and
WHEREAS, the Project must be compatible with the land use plans of those
jurisdictions immediately surrounding Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby:
Approves the filing of an Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance; and
2. Certifies that said agency has Matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100
percent of the Project, which up to half may be reimbursed; and
3. Certifies that the Project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions
immediately surrounding the Project; and
4. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the Applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute
and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, Applications, contracts, amendments,
payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be
necessary for the completion of the aforementioned Project.
Passed and Adopted on this 18th day of February, 2009 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Non e
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Philip .Baldwin, Mayor