HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-193 N.C.S. 12/07/2009Resolution No. 2009-193 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE ADDITIONAL FUNDING
FROM SONOMA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT (SCAPOSD) NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PAULA LANE ACI~UISITION,
AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
IF THE GRANT APPLICATION IS SUCCESSFUL
WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District has
announced a competitive program and availability of funds for grants in the area of land
acquisition for open space preservation and recreation opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, said grants are intended to help preserve irreplaceable open space lands in
perpetuity in a way that provides environmental enhancement; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma's Paula Lane Open Space Preserve project was
recommended for approval for land acquisition funding in the 2008 Matching Grant program
cycle, with an award of $1,000,000; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has followed due diligence in seeking additional
funding for this important acquisition, with current State agency grant applications filed with the
State Coastal Conservancy as well as the Wildlife Conservation Board, but State agency
application reviews have been placed on hold during extraordinary economically challenging
times; and,
WI~EREAS, the City of Petaluma continues to strive to engage in strong partnerships
with nonprofits and community groups such as the outstanding example established by the Paula
Lane Action Network, to provide amenities, educational enhancement, and improved quality of
life and open space access for all South County residents, including underserved communities;
and,
WHEREAS, the fiscal challenges experienced by the City of Petaluma, other cities in
Sonoma County, the region, and the State, are serious and could result in jeopardizing
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completion of this very deserving project.
NOW, TI-IEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED TI-IAT the City Council of the City of
Petaluma approves the application for a Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open
Space District grant and hereby directs the City Manager to continue the processing of a grant
application with the SCAPOSD.
BE IT Fi1RTIIER RESOLVED that if offered such a grant, the City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and accept the grant and execute an agreement with the
SCAPOSD for the administration of the grant funds pursuant to the grant contract.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ~ App as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the Tr' day of December, }\`~ fo
2009, by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor }3arrett, Glass, Harris, Healy, Babbitt, Renee, Mayor "1'orliatt
NOES: None
ABSEN"1': None
ABSTAIN: None
,
ATTEST.:
City Clerk
City
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