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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - November 7, 2007 E-10AGENDA ITEM �01 I? • CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Application for Grant Funds from State Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program for Tree Purchase ($15,000) MEETING DATE: November 7,2007 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the grant application for tree planting funds through the State Resources Agency Environmental Enhancementand Mitigation Program for tree purchase during the 2007108 grant cycle. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The State of California Resources Agency administers a program offering grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate environmental impacts caused by new or modified state transportation facilities, which includes highway landscape and urban forestry. The agency submits a list of recommended projects to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for funding consideration. It is anticipated that the CTC will adopt the list of projects to be funded in March 2008. Staff proposes to request funds for 120 trees, primarily in the public right-of-way but will coordinate the project with the Parks and Recreation Department. The cost includes purchase and planting. The application is due November 30, 2007. The grant application information is on file in the Public Works Department. FISCAL IMPACT: Staff estimates this round of tree planting to cost $15,000. If successful, 100% of the purchaseand planting costs will come from grant funds. There will be ongoing maintenance costs associated with newly -planted trees. FUNDING AVAILABLE: None required. Richard C. Prima, Jr. Public Works Director Prepared by George M. Bradley, Streets and Drainage Manager RCPIGMBIdsg cc: D. Stephen Schwabauer, City Attorney Ray Fye, Tree Operations Supervisor Steve Outra. Interim Parks & Recreation Director APPROVED: / c 1%'4rr King, City Manager K:1W P%COU NCI L1071TreeGrant. doc 10126/2007 IQ/i44/L,VUf l4 4-: rhr S T A T E O F C A L I F O R N I A S, 0 11,�� A G E N C Y FOR I.14WDIATE RELEASE September 26,2007 RESOURCES AGENCY Aeu PLO 9CHWARZl10k1GG1'lt. Ga.r +.u. MACE CNArSATAN. Sarretary CONTACT: Charles Chung (916) 654-9923 ANNOUNCES ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FQR 2007/08 The final applicationsubmission dare t Fr� a_11, November 30,7007 SACRAMENTO — Cahfornia Secretary for Resources, Mike Chrisman, announced today that applications are being accepted for the. 2007108 grant cycl�W the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program. The program offers grants to local, state, and foderal governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations for projecrs to mitigate environmental impacts caused by new or modified Grate uansportation facilities. Grants generally will be limited to'S350,000 per project. Grants are given in three categories: Highwny Landscape and Urban Forestry" Projects designed to improve. air quality through the planting of trees and ot}�7er suitable plants. Resource Lands -- Projects for the acquisition, restoration, or enhancement of watersheds, wildlife habitat, wetlands, forests, or other significant natural areas. Roadside Recreational -- Projectsfor the acquisition and/or development of roadside recreational opportunities. Applications for the 2007108 grant cycle must be received by the Resources Agency no later than 4 p,na. Friday, November 30,2007. The Resources Agency will submit a list of recommend projects to the California Transportation Commission(CTF) for funding consideration and for public notice at their February 2008 meeting. It is anticiptedthat the CTC will adopt tho list of projects to be funded in March 2006, EEM program application packers. which include minimurn requirements, project evaluation criteria, typical questions and answers, and a sample Caltrans project agreement, are available from the Resources Agency, 14162\Tinth Street, Suite I31 1, Sacramento, CA 95814 or by contacting the EEM Program Coordinator, Charles Chung at (916) 654-9923 or email charles.chun-e@resources.ca.gov. I MM2 pals Ninth Srteer. Suite 1311. Sacramento. CA 75814 Ph. 916.653.56516, Fax 416.653.6101 h[rv:!/resour[e�.co.gov Ealawi n NON Con; c -2.q- • Collfargi. 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Please be sure to read the "Supplementa€ Information" yltect for important information about flow 111 -IM grant app&Zc Lions are cvaluaWd and wily some are disqualified front consideration. The final application SUbMll siott date is Friday. November 30. 2007. Applications must be received by thio clan or d6vcrcd to dlt [ZLnww,ccs Ag,uncy, 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311. gacrarnento CA. 05814, no later than 4 p.ni, to be considered by rhe Rcsoures:s Agency (Agency) l'or recommendation to the C;LJlil'nrnia 1'riutsportation Commission (CWC). All i-cquired documents must be included with the applicarion (one original and scv4n ckipies), etiee)ri for board resolutions. kwltich arc required for local and cion -profit ngencic;s, Board reSOIU00115 ma)' be submitted separately at a later date lbr reason of timing, 'rhe Scltedult-$ for 1.11'01)01,Cd IN-0jecis n1LIti1 providc fiat' pro.lcc� start and completion within duce liscatl years st:artin- Jule 1. 7007. Grants generally will he limited to 5350,000 each. Tltc Resattrces Agency will transmit its recommendations to the CTC by early 2008. 4pp1€e:>ms will be notified of the agency's recominen(136011s shortly thk�rcafter, It is anticipated t11at Lha CTC will consider recommended projects for funding at its NJ welt 2008 4111'Cting. Applicants with protects recommended for funding must submit envirQnnicntal clearaace docujnenu to Lhc CTC by Friday. February 15, 2008. CTC will not consider project for Cundinu if the find cnvlroil nicriwl clearltnCu is not docuinerltod. ll' you halve ny yLW.SJ011S ort L1W 1'rOCCLLures �Lnd CI.11.01'la, or the Prt) rMlll. plCaise Cntttact Llic I-.I;M Program Coorclinatar. Charles Chung at (1916) 654-9923 or by e-mail at ell:u'Its.l:hLtl7�I;C1;1'`SOtlt'CC�.l:t1, �V fir. 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CP nlrr.40VA &D"elagmtnI Canrmltrlan •+Varf,d Amrrlren Merl lope Cv nmislrcn • San rlrrpa 111.,r rcm--n-ey X� son Frnor4rn gar[enservarlan a Oevriapmrnr Comrn ,Wan - Sal) GADNN b La1rf LO; AnGflef Rif rn & MMIRirilrll Caesar vnp[v • San J0 alllrl Al+ef CUr Irr.nnrjl 'G�' Sanm Monier Mourralnr Conrnr+anry - Slrrrn llrvaefa Canrarvanrp - aau Land; Carinthrlon • Wlldflfe Consv.arian 1lcald RESOLUTION NO. 2007-212 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE RESOURCESAGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENTAND MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR TREE PURCHASE WHEREAS, the State of California Resources Agency administers a program offering grants to local, state, and federal governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to mitigate environmental impacts caused by new or modified state transportation facilities, which includes highway landscape and urban forestry; and WHEREAS, the agency submits a list of recommended projects to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for funding consideration, and it is anticipated that the CTC will adopt the list of projects to be funded in March 2008; and WHEREAS, the City will request funds for 120 trees, primarily in the public right-of- way but to be coordinated with the Parks and Recreation Department. The cost includes purchase and planting. Applications are due November 30, 2007; and WHEREAS, staff estimates this round of tree planting to cost $15,000 of which, if successful, 100% of the purchase and planting costs will come from grant funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council approves the application for grant funds from the State Resources Agency Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program during the 2007-08 grant cycle for tree purchase. Dated: November 7, 2007 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-212 was passed and adopted by the Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held November 7, 2007, by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounce, and MayorJohnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None NNIFE M. PERRIN eputy City Clerk 2007-212