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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO I, n _
FROM: Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer
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Prepared By: Neil Havlik,Natural Resources Manager 17-4 ' v
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION OF APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
GRANT FUNDS
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to complete and submit an application for grant monies in
amount of $100,000 from the State Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF), which would be used in
support of the acquisition of the Foster property in the Irish Hills at the end of Royal Way.
DISCUSSION
As part of the City's greenbelt program, properties in the Irish Hills area have been evaluated by
staff for their potential to contribute to the protection of the City's natural backdrop and to provide
an opportunity for potential passive recreation such as hiking or equestrian trails. The Foster
property has been on the market for several years. Staff has had several discussions with the
Fosters but until recently has not been able to identify sources of potential grant funds to contribute
to the acquisition of these properties. However, in recent months we have identified a number of
such sources and the reason for this request is to seek Council authorization to pursue one of them,
the Habitat Conservation Fund.
The Habitat Conservation Fund is a fund administered by the California Department of Parks and
Recreation and it requires a 50% non-State match. We have worked closely with program
administrators, and over the past three years the City has been successful in its applications for
grant support from this program for several different projects. In working with the Fosters, City
staff have identified several potential funding sources which we anticipate would provide the
necessary funding to purchase the majority of the Foster property. This property occupies
approximately 180 acres and is sub-divided into four Waal residential estate lots. Staff's concept for
this acquisition would be to purchase three of the lots and a portion of the fourth without removing
the development entitlement from the fourth lot. The anticipated purchase price for this property
would be in the range of$1.0 to $1.2 million dollars. It is understood that there is no obligation at
this time for either the City or the Fosters.
The application deadline is October 1. The State Parks Department has a relatively short
turnaround on their review, and we expect to hear on whether we have been successful or not
within about 90 days.
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant,if successfully applied for,will provide outside funding to support City acquisition of the
property, thus providing a beneficial fiscal effect. The HCF program requires a 50% non-State
match. Use of budgeted City open space program monies is anticipated. Other outside funding
sources include State Wildlife Conservation Board funds,and Packard Foundation funds.
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ALTERNATIVE
The Council could decide not to pursue the grant monies. 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.
Attachments
1. Resolution
2. Location Map
3. Grant Program Summary
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RESOLUTION NO. (1999 Series)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM- FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001
UNDER THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 1990
IN SUPPORT OF ACQUISITION OF THE FOSTER PROPERTY
WHEREAS,the People of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife
Protection Act of 1990,which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local
agencies to acquire and/or develop facilities for public recreation and wildlife habitat protection
purposes; and
WHEREAS,the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been assigned the
responsibility for the administration of a portion of the program within the state, including the
establishment of necessary procedures governing grant applications by local agencies under the
program; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before
submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS,the applicant will enter into an agreement with the State of California for
acquisition or development of the project;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo hereby:
1. Authorizes the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund.Grant Program
under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 state grant assistance in support of the
Foster property acquisition project for purposes of habitat protection and enhancement; and
2. Certifies that said applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application
form; and
3. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available prior to commencement of any
work on the project included in this application,the required match and will have sufficient funds
to operate and maintain the project; and
4. Appoints the City Administrative Officer as agent of the City to conduct all negotiations,
execute and submit all documents; including,but not limited to, applications, agreements,
amendments,payment requests and so on,which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
On motion of Councilmember_ _ , seconded by Councilmember ,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of ; 1999.
A1len.K. Settle; Mayor
ATTEST:
Lee Price, City Clerk-
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO GREENBELT PROGRAM
Irish Hills Area
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INTRODUCTION
This guide will assist local government in applying for and administering.State grant
funds from the Habitat Conservation.Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act
of 1990. 'It contains information on the program as well as application materials.
Two million dollars is available for competitive grave to local public agencies. These funds will be
Provided.annually from July 1, 1990 to July 1, 2020.
This grant Program is administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPA).
Day-today administration of individual projects is the responsibility of a project officer who is assigned
a specific geographical area of.the State, based on county boundaries. After you have submitted an
application, you will be assigned a project officer. Processing will be expedited if the name of the
Project ohicec assigned to your area is included on all mail. All inquiries, correspondence, and grant
applications should be referred to:
Project Officer(Name)
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Planning and Local Services Section
1416Ninth Street,Room 940
P. O.Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Telephone: (916)653-7423
FAX Telephone.: (916)653-6511
A.pplicarits are encouraged to contact a Project Officer to determine general eligibility
of a proposal and discuss the quality of key application documentation needed to
evaluate the project.
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IMPORTANT POINTS
1. Funding Cycles- To make the program manageable, a staged competitive funding
Program is provided where, in every three-year period, each eligible project type
will be funded twice. PLEASE SEE THE SCHEDULE IN APPENDIX
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2. Projects that are legally required as mitigation by a regulatory agency as a
condition for a permit or to proceed with construction, will not be funded under
this program. However, a proposal which is in addition to any required
mitigation, and a part of an overall undertaking, would be eligible.
3. Only project costs incurred after the date
grant funds. of appropriation will be eligible for
4. You must start the project within three years of the date the grant funds are
appropriated in the state budget.
5. This is a matching program - 50% State/50% local.
a non-State source. The match must come from
6. Property acquired under the program must comply with provisions of Chapter
Sec. 7260 of Div. 7, Title 1 of the State Government Code. Grant 16,
recipients are
required to certify to the adequacy of their acquisition process.
7. For development projects, grant recipients are required to that their
construction plans comply with applicable contract, health and safety, ams
requirements.
8. All applications shall contain evidence that the applicant agency has complied
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CF-QA) of 1970 including
documentation that the Department of Fish and Game CEQA fee was paid or is
not applicable.
9. The funding for your project cannot be change
approval. .to at site without DPR
10. Where necessary, up to 20% of the grant amount or construction costs whichever
is less, may be expended for non-construction costs such as plans and
specifications, acquisition documents, construction inspections, and directly-
related administrative costs.
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11. Grants may be audited at any time by DPR up to three years after project
completion. A project is complete upon receipt of final grant payment from the
State. AVOID AUDIT EXCEPTIONS=KEEP ACCURATE.RECORDS OF.ALL
EXPENDITURES.
12. Agencies that receive a grant from the fund for enhancement, restoration, or
improvement projects shall utilize the services of the California Conservation
Corps and local community conservation corps to the extent practicable.
13. The agency that manages lands acquired with Habitat Conservation Funds shall
prepare, with full public participation, a management plan for lands that have
been acquired. The plan shall reasonably reduce possible conflicts with
neighboring land use and land owners, including agriculturists. The plan shall
comply with the.Environmental Quality Act.
Eligible Applicants
Only local units of government are eligible. They are cities, counties, cities and
counties, or districts as defined in Subdivision (b) of Section 5902 of the Public
Resources.Code. .
Eli bgz le Projects
The following types of projects are eligible:
ACOUISMON OF.-
a) .Deer and lion habitat, including oak woodlands.
b) .Habitat for rare and endangered, threatened, or fully'protected species.
c) Wildlife corridors and urban trails.
d) Wetlands.
e) Aquatic habitat for spawning and rearing of anadromous salmonids and
trout resources.
f) Riparian.habitat. .
"Acquisition" includes, but is not limited to, gifts, purchases, leases, easements, the
exercise of eminent domain if expressly authorized, the transfer or.exchange of property
for other property of like value, transfers of development rights or credits, and purchases
of development rights and other'interests.
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"Prior to recommending the acquisition of lands located on or near tidelands, submerged
lands, swamp or overflowed lands, or other wetlands, whether or not those lands have
been granted in trust to a local public agency, any State or local agency or non-profit
agency receiving funds under this program shall submit to the State Lands Commission
any proposal for the acquisition of those lands. The State Lands Commission shall,
within three months of submittal, review the proposed acquisition, make a determination
as to the State's existing or potential interest in the lands, and report its findings to the
entity making the submittal and to the Department of General Services."'
ENHANCEMENT AND RESTORATION OF:
a) Wetlands
b) Aquatic habitat for spawning and rearing of anadromous salmonids and
trout resources
C) Riparian habitat
Adequate tenure to the property is required for enhancement or restoration projects.
Adequate tenure means the applicant owns the land or holds a lease or other long-term
interest that is satisfactory to DPR.
PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FOR:
a) The interpretation of the State's park and wildlife resources.
b) Programs which bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas.
programs includes those proposals designed to provide opportunities for
urban residents to use park and wildlife areas. Programs also .includes
nature interpretation programs that are designed to increase the peoples'
awareness and appreciation for park and wildlife resources.
' Subdivision (a) of Section 5929 of the Public Resources Code
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Matching Requirements
Grants for acquisition .shall be matched only by non-,State money or property made
available as part of the acquisition project. Grants for development may be matched by
non-State monetary or non-monetary contributions as follows:
In-kind contributions (goods and/or volunteer services) applied to the specific
grant project during the project period, including, but not limited to, equipment,
consumable supplies, and volunteer services; facilities or equipment.
Force account labor (applicant's employees) costs incurred on the specific grant
project during the grant project period.
The value of real property donated for the project provided the applicant does not
take title to the property until.after the grant funds are appropriated by the State.
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