REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2021-63 authorizing an application for grant funds from the California Division of Boating and Waterways to purchase a marine vessel sewer pump-out/dump station; and, authorize appropriation of funds
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Statement of Issue:
Each year the California Division of Boating and Waterways offers grant funding opportunities aimed at providing accessible marine vessel sewer pump-outs/dump stations to protect local water ways. If awarded, the grant funds will be used to purchase a backup to a vessel sewer pump-out/dump station located at Warner Dock.
Financial Impact:
The City is requesting up to $25,000 from the Division of Boating and Waterways to fund the purchase of a marine vessel pump-out/dump station. The City will be responsible for 25% in local matching funds to be provided as a cash contribution. There are currently funds available in General Fund business unit 10085102 should the City be awarded the grant.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-63, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach to Authorize an Application for Funds to Purchase a Marine Vessel Sewer Pump-out/Dump Station;" and,
B) Appropriate $25,000 in grant funding, once officially awarded, into a grant account established by the Finance Department.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt the Resolution and do not apply for the grant.
Analysis:
The California Division of Boating and Waterways is authorized to provide Clean Vessel Act grants to cities, counties, as well as some private entities for the purchase and installation of marine vessel sewer pump-out/dump stations. The existing pump-out/dump station located at Warner Dock is currently out of commission and is in the process of being replaced. This grant will a...
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