HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PGM RESO (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: May 28, 1991
SUBJECT: Urban Forestry Grant.Program
Resolution Number: 91-86
Jeff Kolin
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation J6
BACKGROUNDCJ
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The State of California, under Public Resources Code 4799.12, has invited
applications for the Urban Forestation Program. The Urban Forestry Grant
Program is administered by the California Department of Forestry. and Fire
Protection, under the Urban Forestry portion of the California Wildlife,
Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Bond Act of 1988.
The project goals for this grant program include:
o Plant the most tree biomass for the dollar.
o Require long term management and maintenance for health and care'of
trees during the life of the trees.
o Incorporate community involvement/participation/education and
stewardship into every project and provide a human experience and
accessibility to the trees.
o Increase statewide public awareness of the benefits of urban forests.
o Encourage projects that will inspire similar projects by leveraging
community resources.
The maximum amount obtainable for any given year is $40,000, and can be
resubmitted each year for a total of seven years.
Grant funds can only be used to purchase trees and produce educational
materials. : At lease 95Z of the funds must be used to purchase plant
materials, and up to 5Z of the funds can be used to develop educational
materials. Staff hopes to utilize the Urban Forestry Grant Project.Fund to
augment the South Fork Trail Project.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council adopt the resolution attached and direct
staff to proceed with the grant application.
ATTACHMENTS
Urban Forestry Grant Program Resolution No. 91-86
Adopted.
- _?I Agenda Item:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE URBAN FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL,.AND PARK LAND
CONSERVATION BOND ACT OF 1988
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted.the California
Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land Conservation Act of 1988, whichprovides
funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for urban
forestry programs; 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 applications before submission of said applications to the state;
and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to carry out a tree planting project;
NOV. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita does hereby:
1. Approve the filing of an application for the City of Santa Clarita Urban
Forestry Project under the California Wildlife, Coastal, and Park Land
Conservation Bond Act of 1988, state grant assistance for the above
project; and
2. Certify that the City of Santa Clarita will have sufficient. funds to
operate and maintain the project; and
3. Certify that funds under the jurisdiction of the City.of Santa Clarita are
available to begin the project; and
4. Certify that the City of Santa Clarita will expend funds prior to November
1, 1992; and
5. Appoints Jeff Kolin as agent of the Department of Parks and Recreation 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 THIS DAY OF
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution. was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of - Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held
on. the day of 19_ by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK