Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for and Authorization to Accept if Awarded, the Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation (EE&M) Grant, not to Exceed $750,000, from State of California Natural Resources Agency to Plant a Native, Drought Tolerant Urban Forest at General Vang Pao Park to Mitigate Environmental Impacts of the North Transit Hub, a Regional Transportation Facility (RTF)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to apply for $750,000 in grant funding from the State of California Natural Resources Agency for the development of an urban forest at General Vang Pao Park to mitigate environmental impacts to the area caused by the revised development of the North Transit Hub, a Regional Transportation Facility (RTF). Grant funds will be used to offset increased CO2 and required energy use in the area by establishing an urban forest made up of native, drought tolerant, trees at General Vang Pao Park. The grantor requires the adoption of a resolution in support of the City's grant application. Authorization is required by council to accept funding if awarded.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-58, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Application for the Grant Funds for the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Program; and,
If awarded, Adopt a motion:
B. Authorizing the acceptance of the Environmental Enhancement & Mitigation Grant Funds, increasing revenue in the amount of $750,000; and appropriating the same in Fund 5000-Parks and Community Services CIP; and,
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the expenditures until Grant Funds are reimbursed; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents, including any amendments; and,
E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve,...
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