DATE: August 9, 2022
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DISTRICT'S SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006, PROP 68, FUNDED BY THE OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AND CONFIRMING THAT THE DISTRICT WILL ACCEPT THE GRANT IF AWARDED TO THE DISTRICT AND A GRANT AGREEMENT IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On June 13, 2022, the District submitted a Prop 68 Letter of Intent to the Ocean Protection Council's (OPC) "Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006" Prop. 68 Grant Program, requesting $500,000 in grant funds to prepare plans, specifications, and obtain entitlements for the creation of more than 20 acres of salt marsh and native upland scrub habitat for a future shovel-ready restoration project in the Sweetwater District of the Chula Vista Bayfront (Project). (Attachment A, Prop 68 Letter of Intent.)
On July 14, 2022, the OPC informed District staff that the Prop 68 Letter of Intent was selected to advance to full proposal submission. The full proposal requires additional information, including a resolution from the Board of Port Commissioners (Board) that supports the application, and confirms that if awarded, grant funds in the amount of $500,000 for three years will be accepted.
Under Board Policy No. 110, grant awards shall be presented to the Board for its consideration, acceptance and authorization to enter into an agreement if the grant award is for more than $175,000. Staff recommends that the Board adopt a resolution supporting staff's submission of the Prop 68 Letter of Intent and confirming that the grant award will be accepted if the grant is awarded and a grant agreement is approved by the Board.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution supporting staff's submission of t...
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