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Home My WebLink About4.7 Filing of an Application for State of California Local Assistance Specified Grant Funds for Iron Horse Nature Park and Open SpaceSTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 4.7 DATE:December 7, 2021 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT:Filing of an Application for State of California Local Assistance Specified Grant Funds for Iron Horse Nature Park and Open SpacePrepared by:Jennifer Mendez,Management Analyst I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will consider approving the filing of an application for the State of California Local Assistance Specified Grant Funding for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Capital Improvement Project. The City was notified that it has been awarded these funds and must complete this step to proceed in the grant process. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Adopt the Resolution Approving the Filing of an Application for State of California Specified Grant Funds for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Capital Improvement Project. FINANCIAL IMPACT:As approved in the 2020 – 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the total budget for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project is currently $11,563,000, funded partially by Public Facility Fees ($7,081,000) with the remainder unidentified. The City has been approved for aLocal Assistance Specified Grant in the amount of $2,294,000 from the State of California, Natural Resources Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Office of Grants and Local Services for this project, which will partially offset the unfunded portion of the project. As project planning gets underway, Staff will define the project construction phases, update total estimated costs, and evaluate potential resources, including working with partnering agencies and completing an update to the Public Facility Fee program to incorporate any additional funding needs. DESCRIPTION:This Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project provides for the planning, design, and construction of 12.13 acres of a nature park and open space adjacent to the Iron Horse Trail, from the Dublin/San Ramon city limit to the confluence of Amador and South San Ramon Creeks. 161 Page 2 of 2 In 2013, the City adopted the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Master Plan in partnership with Zone 7 Water Agency to seek project grant funding and develop the site. The existing scope encompasses approximately 35 acres of land (12 acres owned by the City of Dublin as the public park and 23 acres owned by Zone 7 Water Agency). The City has been approved for the Local Assistance Specified Grant in the amount of $2,294,000 from the State of California, Natural Resources Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Office of Grants and Local Services for the City’s project. To continue with the grant process, a resolution approving the filing of an application is required to be adopted by the City Council. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:1) Resolution Approving the Filing of an Application for State of California Specified Grant Funds for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space2) 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan – Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project 162 Attachment 1 Reso. No. XX-21, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/21 Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. XX – 21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR STATE OF CALIFORNIA SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FOR THE IRON HORSE NATURE PARK AND OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS,the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of a grant to the City of Dublin, including setting up necessary procedures governing application(s); and WHEREAS,said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project application(s) before submission of said applications to the State; and WHEREAS,the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the project(s); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby: 1. Approves the filing of project application(s) for specified grant project(s); and 2. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of project work utilizing specified grant funds, sufficient funds, including those provided by this grant, to complete the project; and 3. Certifies that the applicant has or will provide sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and 4. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in this Procedural Guide; and 5. Delegates the authority to the City Manager or designee to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project scope(s); and 6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December 2021, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ______________________________ 163 Reso. No. XX-21, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/21 Page 2 of 2 Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ City Clerk 164 Number PK0001ProgramPARKSPRIOR YEARS 2020-2021 BUDGET 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 FUTURE YEARSTOTALS9100$60,400 $102,900 $85,000$248,3009200$400,000 $780,000 $646,505$1,826,5059400$1,000,000 $7,867,695$8,867,6959500$1,250 $619,250$620,500$461,650 $2,502,150$8,599,200$11,563,000PRIOR YEARS 2020-2021 BUDGET 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 FUTURE YEARSTOTALS4100$461,650 $2,502,150 $4,117,200$7,081,0009998$4,482,000$4,482,000$461,650 $2,502,150$8,599,200$11,563,000ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT2020-2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMIRON HORSE NATURE PARK AND OPEN SPACETOTALMiscellaneousESTIMATED COSTSFUNDING SOURCETOTALPublic Facility FeesUnidentifiedSalaries & BenefitsContract ServicesImprovementsPROJECT DESCRIPTIONThis project provides for the planning, design, and construction of 12.13 acres of a nature park and open space adjacent to the Iron Horse Trail, from the Dublin/San Ramon city limit to the confluence of Amador and South San Ramon Creeks, that will be developed in partnership with Zone 7 Water Agency. The park size could increase to over 20 acres of usable parkland when combined with adjacent Zone 7 Water Agency property. The park will be designed in accordance with the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Master Plan, which was approved by City Council on October 1, 2013. The City has already acquired the 12.13 acres and the balance of the parkland would be accessible through an easement and operational agreement with Zone 7 Water Agency. It is anticipated that planning will begin in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.In addition to the Public Facility Fee, possible funding sources are statewide grants for projects that provide non-motorized infrastructure and enhancements that promote new or alternate access to parks, waterways, outdoor recreational pursuits, and forested or other natural environments to encourage health-related active transportation and opportunities for Californians to reconnect with nature, such as Active Transportation Program grants or Proposition 68.ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT: TBDMANAGING DEPARTMENT: Public Works ATTACHMENT 2165