HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2014 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROPOSITION 84 STORM
WATER GRANT PROGRAM GRANT (SWGP) AGREEMENT NO. 14-450-550
BETWEEN THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD AND
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE KIMBALL PARK LOW -IMPACT
DEVELOPMENT AND PARADISE CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,876,153, AND AUTHORIZING
CORRESPONDING REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, in March 18, 2014, through Resolution No. 2014-34, City Council
authorized staff to file a Proposition 84 Storm Water Grant Program (SWGP) application for the
Kimball Park Low -Impact Development and Paradise Creek Restoration Project (the "Project")
in the amount of $1,876,153, and committed to a local match of $700,000 fora total project cost
of $2,576,153; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project will construct multiple bioretention areas and
expand wetlands habitats in and around Kimball Park to treat a highly urbanized drainage area
of approximately 77 acres, restore approximately 1,050 linear feet of Paradise Creek through
Kimball Park by removing the concrete channel, widen the creek and reintroducing native
riparian vegetation; and
WHEREAS, the Project will implement Low -Impact Development (LID) to
improve water quality from urban runoff and provide an opportunity for residents and guests to
interact with a natural, tidally -influenced water body through the park. Educational signage will
also be installed along the restored creek and expanded wetland areas within the park; and
WHEREAS, in May 2014, staff was notified that the City of National City had
been awarded a Proposition 84 SWGP in the amount of $1,876,153 for the Kimball Park Low -
Impact Development and Paradise Creek Restoration Project. City Council; and
WHEREAS, the local match for preparation of environmental documents, design,
engineering, and public outreach in the amount of $139,617 is available through other
previously approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects related to Kimball Park and
adjacent roadway improvement projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute Proposition 84 Storm Water Grant
Program Grant Agreement No. 14-450-550 between the State Water Resources Control Board
and the City of National City for the Kimball Park Low -Impact Development and Paradise Creek
Restoration Project in the amount of $1,876,153.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the
establishment of fund appropriations and a corresponding revenue budget.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 7" day of October, 2014.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney