REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Eric G. Parra, Interim City Manager
VIA: Chau Vu, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Jim Merid, Environmental Services Manager
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2024-21 authorizing an application for funds for the Environmental Cleanup, Tier 1 Grant Program under the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Environmental Cleanup Program
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Statement of Issue:
Each year OCTA offers funding opportunities aimed at reducing transportation generated pollution that can impact local waterways like Huntington Harbour, Bolsa Chica Wetlands and the Pacific Ocean. This Council action requests authorization to apply for funds under the OCTA Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program, Tier 1 to purchase and install 60 catch basin filter baskets at various locations throughout the City.
Financial Impact:
The City is requesting up to $250,000 from OCTA to fund the purchase and installation of up to 60 catch basin filter baskets. The City will be responsible for 20% in local matching funds to be provided as a cash contribution. Funding for the project match will be allocated from the Planned Local Drainage Fund (Fund 211); and should the City be awarded the grant from OCTA, staff will return to the City Council at a future meeting with a request for appropriation of funds.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2024-21, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Authorizing an Application for Grant Funds for the Environmental Cleanup Tier 1 Grant Program Under the Orange County Transportation Authority Environmental Cleanup Program."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt the Resolution, and direct staff not to apply for the grant.
Analysis:
The OCTA Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Program (ECP), Tier 1 is designed to mitigate the more visible forms of pollution, such as litter and debris that collec...
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