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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 18, 2012 C-144 AGENDA ITEM C 401 &M� CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION im AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Application for Department of Boating and Waterways Grant MEETING DATE: April 18,2012 PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreationand Cultural Services Interim Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving application for Department of Boating and Waterways grant. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Lodi Lake boat ramp, located on the north shore of the lake to the west of Parson's Point, is in poor condition, and parking and related facilities are inadequate and poorly designed. This resolution authorizes the application for a grant seeking $707,238 from the California Department of Boating and Waterways, without the requirement of a City match, to replace and expand those facilities. On April 3, 2012, the Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council support the application. The plan would improve vehicle circulation, decreasing the time needed to launch and remove boats, provide additional boat trailer parking and general parking overall, and a new dock. Lack of parking today results in boaters being turned away from the park. The design and cost estimates were prepared by the Department of Boating and Waterways in consultation with Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department staff. A photo of the ramp and a copy of the proposed design are attached. While there would be a loss of some turf areas on the west edge of the existing parking lot, those are areas that are on the parkfringe and receive little use. The improvements planned for the south shore driveway and parking areas will result in increased turf areas in the park's most heavily used areas. If the project receives funding, construction for below -water facilities would likely begin in December2014 or January 2015, in coordination with the Woodbridge Irrigation District. Parking area improvements would be scheduled during the spring or summer of 2015. FISCAL IMPACT: Applying for the grant does not have fiscal impacts. A grant -funded project would result in increased launch revenue and reduced maintenance. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. J E�F�i¢r�P1D " / Int m Director 1 Parks, Recreationand Cultural Services Department Attachments: Resolution, photo, site plan —01% radt Bartlam, City Manager �, �601, r 4f10,k RESOLUTION NO. 2012-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, a municipal corporation, has the authority to construct, operate, and maintain the Lodi Lake Boat Launch Facility; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, a municipal corporation, is requesting a $707,238 grant from the Department of Boating and Waterways; and WHEREAS, the City of Lodi, a municipal corporation, desires to enhance, repair, or rebuild and protectthe Lodi Lake Boat Launch Facility to meet the needs of watercraft users and provide other public amenities to those utilizing the facility; and WHEREAS, staff recommends pursuant and subject to all of the terms and provisions of the Harbor and Watercraft Revolving Fund program application be made to the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways for funding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize a grant application with the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Interim Director of said City of Lodi, a municipal corporation, is hereby authorized and directed to cause the necessary data to be prepared and application to be signed and filed with the State of California Department of Boating and Waterways. Dated: April 18, 2012 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2012-43 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 18, 2012 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Johnson, Nakanishi, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS —Katzakian ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS—None HL City Clerk 2012-43