HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-058 N.C.S. 04/18/2011Resolution No. 2011 -058 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A $54,300 SITE SPECIFIC
AGREEMENT WITH DUCKS UNLIMITED (DU) FOR THE SHOLLENBERGER
PARK ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to enter into a Site Specific Agreement
( "SSA ") with Ducks Unlimited for the Shollenberger Park Enhancement Project, in the amount
of $54,300; and,
WHEREAS, Shollenberger Park is located along the Petaluma River within the City of
Petaluma and is owned and operated by the City of Petaluma; and,
WHEREAS, said the SSA is intended to benefit migratory waterfowl and other natural
resources as described in the North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant awarded to
Ducks Unlimited titled, San Pablo Bay Tidal Wetlands Habitat Restoration Project III
( "NAWCA Grant "); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has adopted General Plan 2025 and the River Access
and Enhancement Plan which call for the implementation of improvements as included in the
project proposed for funding with the NAWCA Grant funds; and,
WHEREAS, the project is a habitat restoration project not exceeding five acres in size
to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement or protection of fish, plants or wildlife and
is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14,
Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations ( "CEQA Guidelines "), Section 15333; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma will continue to manage the Shollenberger Dredge
Spoils Facility; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
relating to the project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate a Site Specific Agreement with Ducks
Unlimited for administration of $54,300 of the NAWCA Grant funds with terms satisfactory to
the City Manager and in conformance with City Council direction, if any;
2. Upon execution of said agreement, the Water Resources & Conservation (WR &C)
Engineering Manager is authorized to act as City Project Manager for the project.
3. The City Manager or his designee is further authorized to provide management and
support services required for performance of the work and administration of the agreement, up to
the amount of the City's local match for the NAWCA grant not to exceed $31,000, subject to the
requirement of written consent by the City and Ducks Unlimited as to the delegation of authority
to submit invoices for reimbursements.
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 A ro ed s to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 18` day of April, 2011, or
by the following vote:
City ttorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
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ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
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