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RESOLUTION 2026-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORTUNA
APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL DEVELOPMENT - STATE ROUTE 36 TO
FERNBRIDGE
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has established the State Coastal Conservancy (“Conservancy”) under Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code, and has authorized the Conservancy to award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to implement the provisions of Division 21; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy awards grants for projects that it determines are consistent with Division 21 of the Public Resources Code and with the Conservancy’s Strategic Plan and that best achieve the Conservancy’s statutory objectives, in light of limited funding.
WHEREAS, at its June 18, 2026, meeting, the Conservancy adopted a resolution authorizing a grant to the City of Fortuna (“grantee”) for Great Redwood Trail Development - State Route 36 to Fernbridge (“the project”). The resolution was adopted by the Conservancy pursuant to and is included in the Conservancy June 18, 2026, staff recommendation, a copy of which is on file with the grantee and with the Conservancy.
WHEREAS, the Conservancy requires that governing body of the grantee certify through a resolution that it approves the award of Conservancy grant funding and authorizes the execution by a representative of the grantee of a grant agreement on terms and conditions required by the Conservancy grant agreement no. GA26-005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE GRANTEE HEREBY:
1. Approves the award of grant funding from the Conservancy for the project.
2. Acknowledges that it has or will have sufficient funds to complete the project and, if any property is acquired as part of the project to operate and maintain the property, and, if any facilities are constructed as a part of the project, to operate and maintain the facilities for a reasonable period, not less than the useful life of the facilities.
3. Agrees to be bound by all terms and conditions of the grant agreement and any other agreement or instrument as may be required by the Conservancy and as may be necessary to fulfill the terms of the grant agreement and to complete the project.
4. Authorizes any person holding any of the following positions with the grantee to act as a representative of the grantee, to negotiate and execute on behalf of the grantee all agreements and instruments necessary to complete the project and to comply with the Conservancy's grant requirements, including, without limitation, the grant agreement: City Manager, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, Finance Director.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of July 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mike Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Siana L. Emmons, City Clerk