HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-121RESOLUTION NO. 2003-121
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITY'S APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA READING AND
LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2000
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST H STREET AND PASEO
RANCHERO (RANCHO DEL REY LIBRARY); MAKING ALL
NECESSARY CERTIFICATIONS, INCLUDING CERTIFYING
THE LIBRARY PROJECT BUDGET AND COMMITTING
LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS AND SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDS;
APPROVING THE JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
THE JOINT VENTURE PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE GRANT
APPLICATION
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2001, the City Council directed staffto prepare an application for
a "California Reading and Literacy hnprovement and Public Library Construction and Renovation
Bond Act of 2000" for the construction of the Rancho del Rey Branch Library; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2002, the City Council approved an application package for a
round-one submittal for grant fimds; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2002, the California Public Library Construction and
Renovation Board ("Board") considered 61 applications for state matching grants for public library
constructions projects in California; and
WHEREAS, the Board funded 13 projects totaling $130,318,102, unfortunately, Chula
Vista's application to construct the Rancho del Rey Branch Library was not one of those funded; and
WHEREAS, Library staffhas reviewed the State Library Review Panel comments regarding
our first round application and has made the necessary and appropriate changes; and
WHEREAS, the City is now ready to submit for round-two considerations and applications
are due to the State Library on March 28, 2003 with the Board making awards totaling $110 million
in September; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has determined that the proposed
project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-02-40,
thus, no further environmental review or documentation is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby approve the City's application for grant funds under the California Reading and Literacy
Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 for construction of
a new library at the northwest comer of East H Street and Pasco Ranchero.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby certify the project budget
of $22,528,800 contained in the Library Project Budget section of the Application Form.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby commit the City's local
matching fund amount of $5,837,200 identified in the Library Project Budget, as required by
Education Code Section 19995(a).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby commit to provide
supplemental funds of $5,851,000 necessary to complete the project at the level stated in the project
budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby certify the availability of
$5,837,200 in local matching funds and $5,851,000 in supplemental funds specified in the project
budget when they are needed to meet cash flow requirements for the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby commit to operate the
completed facility and provide direct service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby commit that the facility
shall be dedicated to public library direct service use for a period of 40 years following completion
of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve the Joint
Cooperative Agreement with the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the joint venture
project, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby certify the accuracy and
truthfulness of all information submitted in the Application Form and the required supporting
documents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize the Mayor to
execute said Agreement and all documents necessary to complete the grant application.
Presented by
David Palmer
Deputy City Manager
Approved as to form by
Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of March, 2003, by the following vote:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
AYES:
NAY S:
ABSENT:
Davis, Rindone, Salas, McCann and Padilla
None
None
Susan Bigelow, City Cler3c
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2003-121 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 25th day of March, 2003.
Executed this 25th day of March, 2003.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk