HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.3 Application for Grant Funds from the Recreational Trails Profram for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space ProjectSTAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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Agenda Item 4.3
DATE:April 5, 2022
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:Application for Grant Funds from the Recreational Trails Program for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project, CIP No. PK0422Preparedby:Laurie Sucgang,City Engineer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will consider approving the application for grant funds from the Recreational Trails Program for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space project, CIP No. PK0422.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Adopt the Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds from the Recreational Trails Program for the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project, CIP No. PK0422.
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, CIP No. PK0422 is currently $11,563,000, funded by Public Facilities Fees ($7,081,000), a Local Assistance Specified Grant from the State of California ($2,294,000), and unidentified funds ($2,188,000). The Regional Trails Program Grant, if awarded, will help to close the current funding shortfall for the project.
DESCRIPTION:The 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Project (Project), CIP No. PK0422, and 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 Alamo and South San Ramon Creeks.In 2013, City Council adopted the Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space Master Plan (Master Plan) in partnership with the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 (Zone 7) to seek project grant funding and develop the site. The total scope encompasses
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approximately 43 acres of land (12 acres owned by the City of Dublin as the public park and 24acres owned by Zone 7 and 7 acres owned by Alameda County).On December 7, 2021, City Council approved the filing of an application for the Local Assistance Specified Grant from the State of California, Natural Resources Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Office of Grants and Local Services (State Grant) in the amount of $2,294,000 (Resolution No. 135-21). The State Grant program guidelines require that the project construction be completed by December 31, 2023. On February 15, 2022, City Council approved a budget change authorizing the appropriation of funds to Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to allow for the design of the first phase of the Project to begin in the current fiscal year in order to meet the State Grant deadline. Staff and the consultant immediately began work on the design of the first phase of the Project; approximately 2,000 linear feet of new trail along with park-like amenities, such as seating, shade features, trail markers, signage, etc. Staff and the consultant also continued to identify other potential funding sources that could be pursued for the Project.The federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is one such funding opportunity. The RTP provides competitive grant funds annually for recreational trails and trails-related projects. The RTP is administered at the federal level by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It is administered at the state level by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP). The Iron Horse Nature Park and Open Space project will be submitted as a “non-motorized DPR project,” which will be directly administered by the Office of Grants and Local Services. The RTP grant application includes the requirement of a City Council adopted Resolution approving the application for grant funds. The Project strongly supports the RTP program goals to increase biking and walking, improve non-motorized safety, and generate environmental and public health benefits. Staff has received letters of support for the application for RTP grant funds from Zone 7, East Bay Regional Park District, and the City of San Ramon.California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)The City Council adopted Resolution No. 166-13 adopting the mitigated negative declaration and mitigation monitoring and reporting for the Project.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:1) Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds from the Recreational Trails Program2) CIP No. PK0422
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Attachment 1
Reso. No. XX-22, Item X.X, Adopted 04/05/2022 Page 1 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. XX – 22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS
PROGRAM FOR THE IRON HORSE NATURE PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROJECT, CIP NO.
PK0422
WHEREAS,the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-ACT) provides funds to
the State of California for Grants to federal, state, local and non-profit organizations to acquire,
develop and/or maintain motorized and non-motorized trail Projects; and
WHEREAS,the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures
governing Project Application 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 Application(s) before submission of said
Application(s) to the State.
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 an Application for the Recreational Trails Program; and
2. Certifies that the Project is consistent with the Applicant’s general plan or the equivalent
planning document; and
3. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on
the Project included in this Application, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project;
and
4. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions
contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and
5. Appoints the City Manager as agent 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 Project.
6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and guidelines.
{Signatures on the following page}
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Reso. No. XX-22, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/22 Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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Number PK0422ProgramPARKSPRIOR YEARS 2020-2021 BUDGET 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 FUTURE YEARSTOTALS9100$60,400 $102,900 $42,500 $42,500$248,3009200$400,000 $630,000 $600,000 $196,505$1,826,5059400$2,294,000 $344,100 $6,229,595$8,867,6959500$1,250 $109,250 $255,000 $255,000$620,500$461,650 $3,136,150 $1,241,600 $6,723,600$11,563,000PRIOR YEARS 2020-2021 BUDGET 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 FUTURE YEARSTOTALS4100$461,650 $842,150 $1,241,600 $4,535,600$7,081,0009998$2,188,000$2,188,0002403$2,294,000$2,294,000$461,650 $3,136,150 $1,241,600 $6,723,600$11,563,000ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACTUnidentifiedSalaries & BenefitsContract ServicesImprovements2020-2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMIRON HORSE NATURE PARK AND OPEN SPACETOTALState Park GrantMiscellaneousESTIMATED COSTSFUNDING SOURCETOTALPublic Facility FeesPROJECT 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 Alamo 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. The City will continue to pursue the acquisition of the Alameda County portion of the Iron Horse Trail corridor to add to the City's portion of the parkland. It is anticipated that planning and design will begin in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and construction of the first phase will begin in Fiscal Year 2022-2023.In addition to the Public Facility Fee, possible funding sources are additional 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: TBDAttachment 270