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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2004-185 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-185 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER TO TAKE THE VARIOUS ACTIONS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ASSISTANCE 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 and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of said applications to the State; and WHEREAS, the proposed Interpretive Exhibit Renovations Project is consistent with the Statewide Comprehensive Recreation Resources Plan California Outdoor Recreation Plan-2002; and WHEREAS, the project must be compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding project; and WHEREAS, at the April 6, 2004 Council meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Nature Center to apply for a grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (L WCF); and WHEREAS, subsequent to the Council meeting, the City has been informed that additional information needs to be included in the resolution; and WHEREAS, the project is the Nature Center's approved interior exhibit remodel Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project (GG-175); and WHEREAS, the original submittal to the State requested $125,000 from L WCF Program - the guideline maximum request; and WHEREAS, subsequently, the maximum request guidelines have been clarified, resulting in the potential to change the City's request from $125,000 to $210,000; and WHEREAS, staff requests the appointment of the Nature Center Director, as the City's agent to execute related agreements with the State of California should a grant be awarded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance; and Resolution 2004-185 Page 2 2. Certifies that said agency has matching funds and can finance 100 percent of the project, half of which will be reimbursed; and 3. Certifies that the project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the project; and 4. Appoints the Nature Center Director 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. Presented by Approved as to form by ~:f! Ú--~ Ann Moore City Attorney Resolution 2004-185 Page 3 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 8th day of June, 2004, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ~rf2,~¡ ATTEST: ~Lt Á lL.u~'~ ð .a-- Susan Bigelow, CMC, City C rk STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CITY OF CHULA VISTA I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certifY that the foregoing Resolution No. 2004-185 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 8th day of June, 2004. Executed this 8th day of June, 2004. ~~~ Susan Bigelow, CMC, City ðferk