RESOLUTION NO. RES-2023-020
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S DIVISION OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS BOATING FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE LAKE RALPHINE NON-MOTORIZED BOAT LAUNCH FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH A TOTAL COST OF $767,800 AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSITANT CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT SAID GRANT, AND AUTHORIZE THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE GRANT AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL GRANT AGREEMENTS THERETO, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO INCREASE APPROPRIATIONS BY THE APPROVED GRANT AWARD WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways under Public in accordance with California Harbors and Navigation Code Section 72.4 and subject to the approval of the Legislature has authorized the establishment of a Non-motorized boating facility grant program, providing funds to its political subdivisions and local agencies for the planning, design construction of recreational boating facilities; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation Division of Boating and Waterways is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing Applications by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Santa Rosa certifies by resolution the approval of the Application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the Application to the State; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa has the authority to construct, operate and maintain the Lake Ralphine boat launch facility; and WHEREAS, proposed improvements to the existing facility include but are not limited to replacement of the existing concrete boat ramp, slope protection measures, a new gangway, and floating dock with accessible kayak launch, along with parking and pathway improvements to enhance site functionality, aesthetics and accessibility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa approves the filing of an Application for the Division of Boating and Waterways Boating Facilities Grant Program with the California State Parks and Recreation Department for the proposed Lake Ralphine Non-motorized Boat Launch Facility Improvement project requesting $376,222 in grant funding towards the total project amount of $767,800.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remainder of the funds for the project in the estimated amount of $391,578 is available from the Howarth Park Rehabilitation Project JL Key 09568.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Assistant City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Assistant City Manager to accept the grant and execute a grant agreement, and any related documents and amendments thereto, and all other documents necessary for the completion of the project, provided that all such agreements and documents are subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council, upon approval of an executed grant agreement, authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to increase appropriations to the Howarth Park account JL Key 09568 (Howarth Park Rehabilitation) by the awarded grant amount.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 24th day of January, 2023.
AYES: (7) Mayor N. Rogers, Vice Mayor MacDonald, Council Members Alvarez, Fleming, Okrepkie, C. Rogers, Stapp
NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
Assistant City Attorney
Exhibit A – Sample Grant Agreement
Reso. No. RES-2023-020
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