Public Works Department
April 18, 2023
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-18 Authorizing an Application for Funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program Under the Orange County Transportation Authority Environmental Cleanup Program
Background
Each year the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) offers funding opportunities aimed at reducing transportation generated pollution that can impact local waterways like Huntington Harbour, Bolsa Chica Wetlands and the Pacific Ocean; The program enables eligible jurisdictions to purchase and install structural best management practices such as screens, filters, and other “street scale” low flow diversion devices; This Council action requests authorization to apply for funds under the OCTA Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program, Tier 1 to purchase and install a Trash Trap unit manufactured by StormTrap to retrofit the Hamilton storm water pump station.
Purpose
In an effort to comply with adopted State Trash Provisions to limit trash and debris greater than 5 mm from entering water bodies, the City is requesting to apply for grant funding up to $500,000 from OCTA to retrofit the Hamilton storm water pump station with a Trash Trap; This device is designed to separate trash and debris, sediment and oil from urban runoff and storm water; The installation of a Trash Trap unit will enable the City to reduce the amount of trash and debris reaching local recreational water bodies as well as comply with the requirements in the Trash Provisions.
Details
Grant applications are due April 27, 2023;
If awarded, the staff will return to City Council at a future meeting with a request for appropriation of funds; Once funded, staff will commence the design and award the project by June 30, 2023;
Funding / Schedule
The City is requesting up to $500,000 from OCTA to fund the purchase and installation of a Trash Trap unit at the Hamilton storm water pump station; The City will be responsible for 20% in local matching funds to be provided as a cash contribution; Funding for the project will be allocated from the Planned Local Drainage Fund (Fund 211); Should the City be awarded the grant from OCTA, staff will return to the City Council at a future meeting with a request for appropriation of funds.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-18 Authorizing an Application for Funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program Under the Orange County Transportation Authority Environmental Cleanup Program