HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-217 N.C.S. 12/06/2010Resolution No. 2010 -217 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
ACCEPTING COASTAL CONSERVANCY FUNDING FOR DESIGN OF THE
DOWNTOWN RAILROAD TRESTLE REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT - RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Downtown Railroad Trestle, built in 1922 on the west bank of the
Petaluma River in downtown Petaluma, has been determined to be an historical resource; and,
WHEREAS, the Trestle, previously the site for outdoor gatherings, such as the River
Festival, is currently in poor condition and fenced off from public use; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is desirous to complete a project to rehabilitate this
historically significant structure; and,
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program, administered by the
Coastal Conservancy, was established in 1998 to address the natural resource and recreational
goals of the nine- county Bay Area in a coordinated and comprehensive way; and,
WHEREAS, the 'Trestle Rehabilitation Project supports Conservancy goals by improving
public access to the Bay through the connection of land and water based trails and promotes open
space accessible to urban populations for recreational and educational purposes; and,
WHEREAS, staff submitted an application to the Coastal Conservancy in March 2010
and is awarded $475,000 toward the Downtown Railroad Trestle Rehabilitation Project; and,
WHEREAS, Coastal Conservancy staff has recommended a five percent local funds
match, and on August 2, 2010, Council approved amending the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011 Adopted
CIP Budget to include the Trestle Rehabilitation Project and commit funding 5% of the project
cost; and,
WHEREAS, the Sonoma Mai Area Rail Transit agency, the owner of the Trestle, is
supportive of the rehabilitation project and has committed to provide in -kind staff services to
serve as one half of the e grant match.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby:
1. Accepts the Coastal Conservancy Grant funding in the amount of $475, 000; and
2. Authorizes the City Manager to sign the Coastal Conservancy Grant Agreement and all other
associated documents required for this project, in order to receive grant funding allocation.
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 Approv d as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 6" day of December,
2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Barrett, Vice Mayor Glass, Harris. Healy, Rabbitt, Renee, Mayor Torliatt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Attorney
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