HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - SCAQMD TREE GRANT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
June 8, 2010
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Robert Sartain
ACCEPT THE SOUTH COASTAIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT TREE PARTNERSHIP GRANT
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. City Council accept the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Tree
Partnership Grant in the amount of $108,458.
2. Increase estimated revenues in Account 259-4621.001 in the amount of $108,458, and
increase expenditure accounts as listed in Attachment "A."
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, change orders, or
amendments arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
In November 2009, staff applied for a grant opportunity funded by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD), referred to as the AQMD Tree Partnership Grant. The primary
goal of the grant is to combat air pollutants by planting California native trees in urban settings.
As stated in the Tree Partnership Grant application, a secondary goal of the Tree Partnership
Grant is to provide employment opportunities for students. Grant applicants are awarded points
in three areas, including 65 points based on the number of trees to be planted, 35 points based on
the clear intent to hire temporary student employees, and 10 extra points for the percentage of
drought tolerant trees planted during the project. Hiring part-time students accounts for
approximately one-third of the points awarded and is a key factor in securing the grant award.
In February 2010, staff received approval of the grant award and received the grant contract
agreement in March 2010. The City applied for $108,458 in reimbursement funding to plant
(APPROVED
500 trees and hire 14 temporary student workers to complete the project. Trees will be planted
along the Bridgeport, South Fork, and Pavilions trails and on the west bank of Bouquet Canyon
Creek as part of a stabilization project to prevent bank erosion.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Decline the acceptance of funds or other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive $108,458. The City will contribute $335,722 in staff costs, calculated at the
fully burdened rate, associated with managing the project and the maintenance of the trees for
two years. Adequate funds for the City's contribution are in the proposed Fiscal Year 2010-11
budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment "A'.' - AQMD Tree Planting Partnership Grant
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Attachment "A"
AQMD Tree Planting Partnership Grant
Fiscal Year 2010-11
14510
5002.001
Part -Time Salaries
$
23,358
14510
5161.001
Contractual Services
$
14,400
14510
5161.023
Landscape Supplies
$
58,700
14510
5111.001
Special Supplies
$
10,000
14510
5121.003
Equipment Rental
$
500
14510
5101.004
. Printing
$
1,500
Total
$108,458