HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-056 N.C.S. 03/17/2003resolution No. 2003-056 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FUNDING BY THE COASTAL CONSERVANCY
OF THE GRANT APPLICATION BY THE BAY AREA RIDGE TRAIL COUNCIL
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A CONNECTING TRAIL ON THE
MCNEAR PENINSULA PHASE I PROJECT
WHEREAS, Petaluma is a special place to live and work, with its beautiful valley and
surrounding ridgelines; and,
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail has been endorsed by the City of Petaluma since
1990; and,
WHEREAS, Petaluma dedicated a 5.5 mile segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail in
October 1995; and,
WHEREAS, Petaluma adopted the Petaluma River Access and Enhancement Plan in
1996; and,
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council has been working cooperatively with the
California Coastal Conservancy and the City of Petaluma in creating a new segment of the Bay
Area Ridge Trail within. the City of Petaluma; and,
WHEREAS, the new segment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail will offer a safer, off-street
connection for trail users with. views of the McNear Channel, Petaluma River, and surrounding
ridgelines; and,
WHEREAS, the grant will provide $120,000 for the design, administration, and
construction of this project
Resolution No. 2003-056 N.C.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
1. Supports the application of funding by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council on behalf of
the City of Petaluma from the California Coastal Conservancy in the amount of
$120,000.
2. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain
the Project; and,
3. Appoints the City Manager, or his assigned representative, as agent to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to,
applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for
the completion of the project.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting r
on the ..........~~............ day of ........March ................................... 20..Q3; by the
following vote: ••• •• •••••• •••••
Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Moynihan, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: ................................................ ~ 'l! ............................ .. ~. .... . ,. :.. .... ........................................
City Clerk Mayor
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