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Home My WebLink About _ 4.6(c)--Authorize Grant Application for Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program GI �" Y � F � � � ° � � � " � � CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 7, 2023 FROM: Travis Menne, Director of ITEM NO. 4.6(c) Community Services ***APPROVED BY*** e, ��n ..�... .N,.� m��H�� n�v,.� � � ,��..w� -� � .�^ �� w�� . ��" � � � � �� Tr�v�s° c,��c,Lzrcc or�a#��rnmunity��rr=ice� 1�/2E,`2��3 ��}' iApin,�C"i � �na � �� 1�31�112423 �� tmenne@cityofredding.org btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 4.6(c)--Ratification of Boating Access Program Grant Application for Sport Fish Restoration Grant Pro am Recommendation Approve and authorize the following: (1) Approve and ratify the City of Redding Community Services Department's submittal of a Boating Access Program grant application in an amount not to exceed $600,000 to provide continued funding assistance for boat ramp and fishing facility operations and maintenance at multiple river access locations; and (2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a11 documents necessary to apply far the grant, appropriate funds should the grant be awarded, and execute any agreements necessary to implement the project. Fiscal Impact If awarded, the Boating Access Program grant will continue funding four Parks Division staff positions specifically for river access facility maintenance. The application will request up to $600,000 to fund three Public Works Maintenance Workers, and one Gardener position. A match of 25 percent ($200,000) of the total project cost ($800,000) is required and will be covered through in-kind labor services already budgeted. If the grant is not renewed, the employees wi11 be re-assigned to vacant positions or separated during the probationary period. There is no new fiscal impact to the General Fund. Alternative Action Due to timing constraints between the announcement and the grant program deadline, staff submitted the application on November 3, 2023. The City Council (Council) could decline to ratify staff's submission of the Boating Access Program grant application and direct staff to withdraw the grant application. This action will result in a missed opportunity to continue to fund maintenance costs associated with multiple river access locations. Or, Council could provide staff with alternate direction. Report to Redding City Council October 30,2023 Re: 4.6(c)--Authorize GrantApplication for Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program Page 2 Background/Analysis Grants within the Boating Access Program, a sub-program of the Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program, can fund a broad range of river access facilities and associated amenities that benefit recreational boaters. These grants are available to State Fish and Wildli�e Agencies that sometimes partner with local governments, other state agencies, or non-governmental organizations to ensure public access to State-controlled waters. Though many development grants are available for parks, trails, and facilities, those that fund maintenance are rarely available. In January 2023, the Redding office of the California Department o�Fish and Wildlife (CDFV� partnered with the City of Redding (City) to apply for the funds, thereby recognizing the value of the facilities to the sport fishing community, as well as the State's previous investment in the development of these facilities, and the associated burden of maintenance costs. Staff recently executed a round one Boating Access Program grant contract with CDFW for $451,281 to fund three new Public Works Maintenance Worker positions and one new Gardener position for additional maintenance efforts. This grant funds these positions for one year. To continue the enhanced maintenance efforts, staff applied for round two of the program. If awarded, the Parks Division's additional funding will support further vegetation management, repairs, cleaning, and other routine tasks. Accepting the grant award will not fund capital improvement projects at any of the facilities, and the recommended actions have no impact on the City's lease with the Redding Rodeo Association, Advance Redding, or Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The application seeks funding for operations and maintenance at the following six facilities: • Lake Redding Boat Ramp; • John Reginato River Access; • Turtle Bay Boat Ramp; • Nur Pon Open Space and River Access; • Turtle Bay East Open Space and River Access; and • Kum Bay Xerel Open Space and River Access. Environmental Review These are routine maintenance items and are not considered a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act. No further action is required. Council Pr�ioNity/City Manager Goals • Budget and Financial Management — "Achieve balanced and stable 10-year Financial Plans for all funds." � Public Safety — "Work to improve all aspects of public safety to help people feel secure and safe where they live, work, and play in the City of Redding." � Economic Deve�opment — "Facilitate and become a catalyst for economic development in Redding to create jobs, retain current businesses and attract new ones, and encourage investment in the community." Report to Redding City Council October 30,2023 Re: 4.6(c)--Authorize GrantApplication for Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program Page 3 Attachments ^Location Map - River Access Facilities � , � �/� n � � �� a.��. u �� . . � � �'d'4r � � � w�wµ=L�ke F2edding Boat Rarnp� D- �p' � �m ,�� mw,�� ..�ud,�� , . .. _. 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