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Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, recommending the Board consider the following:
1) Approve and accept funding for the following California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Project Agreements for Rubicon Trail projects for a total of $225,200 and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute Agreements and any amendments that do not change the dollar amount of said Agreement;
a) G13-03-06-G01 for Ground Operations-Annual Operations and Maintenance in the amount of $113,651 (plus County match requirement of $43,294); and
b) G13-03-06-S01 for Education and Safety in the amount of $50,255 (plus County match requirement of $18,000).
FUNDING: State, Sacramento Municipal Utility District Funds and Off Highway Vehicle Funds.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost
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$225,200 |
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Budgeted
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$225,200 |
New Funding
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Savings
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Other
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Total Funding Available
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$225,200 |
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Change To Net County Cost
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
Funding for Rubicon Trail projects will be provided by grant funding in the amount of $163,906 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, with matching funds in the amount of $33,294 from El Dorado-Sacramento Municipal Utility District Cooperation Agreement Fund (SMUD funds), $8,000 from the State Off-Highway Vehicle License Fees, and volunteer labor valued at $20,000 for a total cost of $225,200.
Background
The Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program of the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division provides financial assistance to public entities and other qualified entities to help with the management of off-highway recreation. The Program supports planning, acquisition, development, maintenance, administration, operation, enforcement, restoration, and conservation of trails, trailheads, areas and other facilities associated with the use of off-highway motor vehicles.
These grants will provide the following for the Rubicon Trail:
Annual Operation & Maintenance:
This grant will provide funding for the annual maintenance such as winter monitoring, cleaning out of the Best Managment Practices (BMP's), reconstruction of BMP's as needed, pumping of the restrooms, and cleaning of the restrooms. This grant also includes funding for a rock screening contract to provide additional materials to be used on the trail.
Education & Safety:
This grant will provide funding to continue the educational program that has very successful. The project includes a partnership and contract with Rubicon Trail Foundation to promote the educational effort on the Rubicon Trail. It also has funding for the El Dorado County Fair booth rental, and the purchase of a shade structure and a vendor booth.
On November 13, 2012, the Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of SMUD funds in the amount of $200,000 annually for trail maintenance. This request utilizes $33,294 of the $200,000 to be used as grant match.
Action(s) to be taken following Board approval
Chief Administrative Officer to sign five (5) originals of each of the four (4) Project Agreements and any future amendments that do not change the dollar amount of the Agreement. The Chief Administrative Office will forward originals to the State Parks and Recreation Division for execution.
Contact
Vickie Sanders 621-7538