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Item 8
Meeting Date 6/24/86
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION Entering into an agreement with the State Coastal
Conservancy accepting a grant not to exceed $375,000 and authorizing
the Redevelopment Agency to be reimbursed said funds for construction
of the Bayfront Nature Interpretive Center
SUBMITTED BY: Paul Desrochers, Community Development Director 4/5ths Vote: Yes No )
REVIEWED BY: John Goss, City Manager )*
On March 20, 1986 the State Coastal Conservancy approved a grant to the City
of Chula Vista in an amount not to exceed $375,000 for construction of the
Bayfront Nature Interpretive Center. The Conservancy must authorize disburse-
ment of funds through execution of an agreement between the City and Conservancy
within the 1985-86 fiscal year. Therefore, a copy of an agreement, stipulating
the use of the grant, is attached for your consideration.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution:
1. Entering into an agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy
accepting a grant not to exceed $375,000; and
2. Authorizing the expenditure of said grant to reimburse the
Redevelopment Agency for construction of the Nature Interpretive
Center.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DISCUSSION:
On June 10, the Redevelopment Agency accepted bids, appropriated funds,
and awarded a contract for the construction of the Bayfront Nature Interpretive
Center. The appropriation for this project was an amount necessary to completely
fund the project which included the $375,000 anticipated to be reimbursed by
the State Coastal Conservancy. The agreement before you this evening provides
for the disbursement of the Conservancy grant to the City of Chula Vista, and
staff recommends that the City authorize reimbursement to the Agency.
In addition, the attached agreement requires that the City provide the Conservancy
with a work program (including a schedule) for the Center's construction, a copy
of the contractor's bond documents, verification of the City's interest in the
project site and access, and copies of approved permits. A sign program, to
include plaques acknowledging the Conservancy's assistance, will be required as
a condition in the agreement. This program must be submitted and approved by
the Conservancy's Director prior to release of funds. (It is anticipated that
staff will forward the appropriate sign program and related costs to the
Redevelopment Agency in July. ) Maintenance and operation of the Interpretive
Center must be ensured also under the Conservancy Agreement. Although the
details of a maintenance and operation program have not been decided, funding
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for this element of the project can be assured by establishing a special assess-
ment district prior to the completion of construction.
The City Attorney and the Finance Director have reviewed the proposed agreement
and concur with staff's recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT: By entering into the attached agreement the Coastal Conservancy
will approve the disbursement of up to $375,000 to the City for the construction
of the Bayfront Nature Interpretive Center, and approving staff's recommendation
will authorize the City to reimburse the Redevelopment Agency for $375,000
of the Center's construction cost.
PD/PB/sc
/by the City Council of
Chula Vista, California
Dated 'T