HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 073-07
Resolution No.
073-07
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
MILL CREEK LINEAR PARK REFORESTATION PROJECT
AT CENTRAL PARK
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of
a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid program, providing Matching funds to
the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing Facilities
for public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for
administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing
Applications by local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of Applications and the
availability of eligible Matching funds prior to submission of said Applications to the State; and
WHEREAS, the proposed MILL CREEK LINEAR PARK REFORESTATION PROJECT
AT CENTRAL PARK is consistent with the Statewide Comprehensive Recreation Resources
Plan California Outdoor Recreation Plan - 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Project must be compatible with the land use plans of those
jurisdictions immediately surrounding Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Bakersfield
hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund
assistance; and
2. Certifies that said agency has Matching funds from the following source(s): Old Town
Kern tax increment and can finance 100 percent of the Project, half of which will be
reimbursed; and
3. Certifies that the Project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions
immediately surrounding the Project; and
4.
Appoints the City Manaaer or his desianee as agent of the Applicant to conduct all
negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to,
Applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all
applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of
the aforementioned Project.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted
by the Council of theClty70f Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
APR 11 ZOOi , by the following vote:
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By:
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor
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Council of he City of B kersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Virginia Gennaro
City Attorney
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obert Sherfy
Deputy City Attorney
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