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C I T Y OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
FROM: Shelly Stanwyck,Assistant City Manager
Prepared By: Neil Havlik,Natural Resources Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AMENDED RESOLUTION REQUESTING GRANT
SUPPORT FROM THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
FOR THE FROOM RANCH ACQUISITION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION
By minute order, rescind an earlier resolution and adopt an amended resolution authorizing staff to complete
and submit an application for grant monies in the amount of $200,000 from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund, which would be used in support of the acquisition of a 310-acre portion of the Froom
Ranch in the Irish Hills.
DISCUSSION
On February 17, 2009, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing an application for grant fund
support from the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund for purchase of a 310-acre portion of Ms.
Phyllis Madonna's Froom Ranch property in the Irish Hills.In submitting the application, staff inadvertently
used an older resolution form for the program, and we have been asked to submit a new and slightly
different resolution. Therefore staff is requesting an amended resolution using the current form requested
by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, which administers the Land and Water Conservation
Fund on behalf of the National Park Service..
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant, if awarded, will provide outside funding to support City acquisition of the Froom Ranch, thus
providing a beneficial fiscal effect. At the current time the following funding package for the project is
anticipated: City funds (including an anticipated 2009-2011 allocation of$205,000), $300,000; Land and
Water Conservation Fund, $200,000; and State Wildlife Conservation Board $200,000, for a total of
$700,000. Additional State funding sources are being pursued,as well as a private fundraising effort, and it
is possible that the above funding scenario could change.
ALTERNATIVE
The Council could decide not to pursue the grant. This is not recommended as filing the application does
not commit the City in any way; if, however,we choose not to apply we will lose the opportunity entirely.
ATTACHMENT
Amended Resolution
Council Reading File
February 17, 2009 Agenda Report—Original Response and Resolution
G/Hav1ik/Counci1agenda1LWCFAmended Froom app
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ATTACHMENT
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
IN SUPPORT OF ACQUISITION OF THE FROOM RANCH PROPERTY
WHEREAS,the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of
a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-in-Aid program, providing matching funds to
the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing facilities
for public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation 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 proposed Froom Ranch Property Acquisition Project is consistent with
the most recent California Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP);and
WHEREAS,the Project must be compatible with the land use plans of those
jurisdictions immediately surrounding the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo hereby:
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of an Application for Land and Water Conservation
Fund assistance; and
SECTION 2. Certifies that said agency has matching funds from eligible sources(s) and
can finance 100 percent of the project, which up to half may be reimbursed; and
SECTION 3. Certifies that the project is compatible with the land use plans of those
jurisdictions immediately surrounding the project; and
SECTION 4. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the applicant to conduct all
negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications,
contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and
federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 200_.
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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knathp4l. Lowell
City Attorney
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