HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2012-123RESOLUTION NO. 2012 — 123
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PROPOSITION 84 STORM WATER
GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE A AVENUE GREEN STREET
AND PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000,
AND COMMITTING TO A LOCAL MATCH OF $800,000
FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $3,300,000
WHEREAS, the A Avenue Green_Strt'e and Pedestrian Pathway Project (the
"Project") includes a low impact development retrofit of d Avenue using bioretention and
infiltration measures to create a "green" street that addresses the water quality and volume of
runoff from within the project area, and run-on from the tributary drainage area; and
WHEREAS, the Project would create a "Green Street" that implements Low -
Impact Development ("LID") infiltration measures to improve water quality of urban runoff
entering the storm drain system that discharges downstream into Paradise Creek at Kimball
Park; and
WHEREAS, the Project would create a safe, environmentally friendly walking
path along "A" Avenue to connect Historic Brick Row, Morgan Square, and the 8th Street
Revitalization District to City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Project will provide educational opportunities through
implementation of interpretative signage and creek-themed art; and
WHEREAS, to fund the Project, staff desires to apply for a $2,500,000 grant from
the Proposition 84 Storm Water Grant Program, which requires the City to commit to a local
match of $800,000, for a total Project cost of $3,300,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby supports the A Avenue Green Street and Pedestrian Pathway Project and
authorizes the filing of a Proposition 84 Storm Water Grant Program application in the amount of
$2,500,000.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby agrees to commit
$800,000 in matching funds as required by the Proposition 84 Storm Water Grant for said
Project.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2012.
ATTEST:
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Michael R. Dalla, ity Clerk •W! udia
City Atto
i rison, Mayor
AP ROVED S TO FO
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on June 19,
2012 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Rios, Sotelo-Solis, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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Clerk
of the City
National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-123 the City of National City, California, passed and adopted
by the Council of said City on June 19, 2012.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy