HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-09-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - PROP 12 GRANT RESO (2)Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: William Wittkopf
DATE:
September 14, 2004
SUBJECT:
PROPOSITION 12 GRANT RESOLUTION
DEPARTMENT:
Field Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. City Council accept the 2004/2005 Proposition 12 Grant in the amount of $50,000 and
authorize City Manager or designee, to execute any contracts, change orders, or amendments
arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
2. Adopt Resolution authorizing funds for the Urban Forestry Grant Program as provided
through Proposition 12 funding.
3. Increase estimated revenues in the account 453-5116 for $50,000.
4. Appropriate $50,000 to account number 5611-800 1.
BACKGROUND
The City was awarded a $50,000 2004/2005 Proposition 12 Tree Planting Grant from the
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The grant will provide 1,000 trees in an
effort to fill over 5,000 tree vacancies in the rights-of-way throughout the City. These trees will
reduce the impact of the release of diesel and other engine pollutants within the City. The
success of the Grant program will provide the City with funds toward the costs associated with
the purchase and planting of the trees. These new trees will allow us to meet the City's goal of
planting 1,000 trees in our parks and along our streets each year. Through previous Proposition
12 Grant programs, the City has planted over 2,000 trees with the help of staff and community
volunteers.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Decline grant funding.
2. Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPAC
The anticipated cost of this program is estimated to be $50,000. The grant award of $50,000
requires no cash match. Staff will provide in-kind support to the grant. All required in-kind funds
have been allocated as part of the 2004/2005 Budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution