HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 180-04Resolution No. I 8 0 - 0 4
RESOLUTION APPROVING SECURING STATE
FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR OBTAINING A
POTENTIAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE PARK
WHEREAS, the People of the State of California have enacted the Off-Highway
Motor Vehicle Recreation Act of 2003, which provides Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Funds
to the State of California and its political subdivisions for planning, acquiring, developing,
operating, conserving, and maintaining off-highway vehicle recreation; and
WHEREAS, procedures established by the State of California require the City of
Bakersfield to certify by resolution the approval of securing of Off-Highway Vehicle Trust
Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield wishes to secure Off-Highway Vehicle Trust
funds via grants, agreements and contracts with the California Department of Parks and
Recreation, and/or through legislation by the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield requires Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Funds to
pursue the feasibility analysis, planning, and hopefully establishment of a Metropolitan
Bakersfield Off-Highway Vehicle Park; and
WHEREAS, it is a policy of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan to pursue
a project for the establishment of the type of recreational facility;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Bakersfield hereby:
Authorized applying for and securing Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Funds as
needed to conduct the feasibility analysis, planning, acquisition and establishment of a
Metropolitan Bakersfield Off-Highway Vehicle Park, via grants, and contracts with the
California Department of Parks and Recreation, and/or through legislation by the State of
California.
The City Manager of the City of Bakersfield is hereby authorized and empowered
to execute in the name of the City of Bakersfield all necessary applications, contracts,
agreements, and amendments for the purpose of securing Off-Highway Vehicle Trust
Funds to implant and carry out the purpose of the project. It is understood than any
lands acquired through this process will pass to the State of California, Department of
Parks and Recreation, for the purpose of providing off-highway vehicle recreation
opportunities.
Certifies that this agency understands its legal obligations to the State of
California and the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
Certifies that this agency will implement the project with diligence once funds are
available and project agreements and/or contracts have been consummated between
the State and this agency.
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Certifies that the public and adjacent property owners have been notified of this
project (if applicable).
Appoints the Planning Director as agent of the City of Bakersfield to conduct all
negotiations and execute and submit all required documents, including but not limited to,
applications, agreements, amendments, contracts, payment request, etc, which may be
necessary for the completion of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council
supports California State Park's request for additional Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Funds
for the acquisition and development of the off-highway vehicle facility.
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the
! HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted, by
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
MJ~Y I ~ '~nn, by the following vote:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER COUCH, CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
COUNClLMEMBER
PAMELA A. McCARTHY, C~:~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio ~lerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED MAY 1 :~ 2004
APPROVED as to..f/orm
VIRGINIA GENI~I(RO
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