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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16 GOV'T GRANT APPL 06-05-95AGE DA NO. 16 6-5-95 .)ATE: JUNE 5, 1995 Inter-Com TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: COMMI/NITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1995 GRANT APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: . Adopt Resolution No. 95-52 authorizing the filing of an application to the State Office of Historic Preservation for a Certified Local Government grant to be used for attendance at a variety of workshops and a conference by members of the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee and support staff. , Authorize the Assistant City Manager or her authorized representative as the agent for the City for the scope of the grant project. o Agree that all required local matching funds or in-kind services be provided by the City for the proposal. FISCAL IMPACT The submittal of the grant application at this time does not result in a direct fiscal impact to the City. Should the grant proposal receive funding, the City would have to demonstrate the use of matching funds during the admirhistration of the project at a minimum rate of 40% of the total project cost. The City's matching fund share for the workshop attendance is estimated to be $6,545 in in-kind services, including paid staff time and unpaid time contributed by Cultural Resources Advisory Committee members. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Each year federal National Park Service funds are made available in the form of grants to local agencies for the purpose of fostering historic preservation within their communities. A certain percentage of these monies is earmarked for communities recognized for their preservation efforts as Certified Local Governments (CLGs). For the 1995 federal fiscal year, approximately $111,000 in funds are estimated to be made available to qualified CLGs. City Council Report CLG 1994 Grant Application June 5, 1995 Page 2 Tustin has been recognized as a CLG since July 31, 1991, and is eligible to compete for this year's grant awards. For the 1992 grant funding year, Tustin was awarded $7,500 for the production of an educational video focusing on the City's Old Town area. In 1994, funding was received for a seismic rehabilitation project and staff training. The State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) administers the Program for the National Park Service. The State requires applicants to provide a minimum 40% "fair share" matching fund indicating significant community support for the proposed project. Matching funds can take the form of cash contributions or in-kind services (e.g. staff, personnel time, overhead, telephone, supplies and other costs associated with administration), The City's 1995 application proposes the use of in-kind services to satisfy the "match" requirement. The "match" will include the City's cost of existing staff paid from the General Fund, as well as the unpaid time donated by Cultural Resources Committee. members. No reimbursement of Committee member time is proposed. The OHP recognizes that the time. and expertise of unpaid professional volunteers has value and allows that to be accounted for in our matching contribution. No expenditure of additional general funds is necessary at this time. According to grant application instructions, a proposed project must provide evidence of benefit to the community and its historic resources, receive City Council support and clearly indicate the City's ability to provide administrative support. Grant funds may be used for a number of activities including the preparation of historic and cultural resource surveys, nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, training and education, and other projects. Projects ineligible for funding include construction or property acquisition proposals, actual restoration work, and interpretive displays. Projects that address OHP's program objectives, which include providing historic preservation education, stimulating California's economy, and increasing the number of resources that are protected and preserved, will be awarded extra points during the project screening and rating. The following summarizes the project proposal that staff recommends be submitted for the 1995 CLG grant. City Council Report CLG 1994 Grant Application June 5, 1995 Page 3 GRANT PROPOSAL Since Tustin is now recognized as a CLG, it is required to ensure that the members of the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee, as well as City staff, receive continuing education and training. The instructions for the CLG grant application list, among the types of activities to be considered for funding, the training and education of Committee members and supporting staff. The grant sought by Tustin would reimburse the City for the costs associated with travel, accommodations and registration fees to attend workshops and a conference satisfying the CLG training requirements. If awarded, the grant would enable the five members of the Cultural Resources Advisory Committee and two supporting staff persons to receive training. _ In conversations with staff from the State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), it was suggested that Tustin submit a training/education request since the City is still considered a relatively new CLG. It was felt that the contacts and information attained by those attending workshops and conferences would be important to our growing program. A summary of the project budget is provided as Attachment A. CONCLUSION As a CLG, the City of Tustin is officially recognized as having a local historic preservation program and is eligible to apply for grants to assist in its development. The use of grant funds for education and training in historic preservation-related topics for staff and Cultural Resources Advisory Committee members, would contribute to this program and benefit the entire community. Staff recommends that Council adopt Resolution No. 95-52 authorizing the application be submitted for this year's CLG grant. aula ~a~kfi%l ssociate Planner PR: kd\CCREPORTS\95c [ gccr. pr Christin~ ~. Sh~ng~ton Assistant City Manager Attachments: Attachment A - Workshop and Conference Budget Summary Resolution No. 95-52 Attachment A Workshop and Conference Budget Summary California Preservation Foundation Workshop - August 1995 To be held in the Los Angeles Area · "Award-Winning Design Solutions" Category Rate Used to Calculate Cost Car milage (5 commissioners, 2 staff) Tustin to L.A. 3 cars R/T 80 miles @ $.24 Per Diem (max. allowable cost = $37) Registration Fees 7 persons x $9.50 (lunch only) 7 persons x $7o Personnel: 1 Dir. of Comm. Dev. 10 hrs @ $47.21 1 Senior Planner 10 hrs @ $34 Commissioners - Subtotal Cash Cash from Grant Match $ 58 $ 66 $ 490 InuKind Services $ 472 $ 340 -- $ 614 - $ 812 Attachment A Page 2 California Preservation Foundation Workshop - October 1995 To be held in the Los Angeles Area "Preservation Commissions' Workshop" Category Rate Used to Calculate Cost Car milage (5 commissioners, 2 staff) Tustin to L.A. 3 cars R/T 80 miles @ $.24 Per Diem (max. allowable cost = $37) 7 persons x $9.5o (lunch only) Registration Fees 7 persons x $70 Personnel: 1 Dir. of Comm. Dev. 10 hrs @ $47.21 1 Senior Planner 10 hrs @ $34 Commissioners - Subtotal Cash Cash from Grant Match $ 58 In-Kind SerVices $ 66 $ 490 $ 472 $ 340 -- $ 614 $ 812 Southern California CLG Workshop - Spring 1996 To be held in the Los Angeles Area Category Rate Used to Calculate Cost Car milage (5 commissioners, 2 staff) Tustin to L.A. 3 cars R/T 80 miles @ $.24 Per Diem (max. allowable cost = $37) 7 persons x $9.50 (lunch only) Personnel: 1 Dir. of Comm. Dev. 10 hrs @ $47.21 1 Senior Planner 10 hrs @ $34 Commissioners - Subtotal Cash Cash from Grant Match In-Kind Services $ 58 $ 66 $ 472 $ 340 -- $ 124 $ 812 Attachment A Page 3 CPF 1996 Annual Conference - June 1996 To be held in San Jose Category Rate Used to Calculate Cost Air Transportation 7 R/T @ $138 (5 commissioners, per person 2 staff) (JWA to San Jose) Cash from Grant $ 966 Cash Match In-Kind Services Car Rental in in San Jose (Wed. evening through Sat. evening) 2 cars for 4 days @ $48 Accommodat ions (max. allowable cost) 7 rooms for 3 nights @ $96 Per Diem (max. allowable cost = $37) 7 person X 3 days X $37 Registration Fees 7 persons @ $95 Personnel: 1 Dir. of Comm. Dev. 3 8-hr days @ $47.21/hr 1 Senior Planner 3 8-hr days @ $34/hr 1 Commissioner 3 8-hr days (Architect) @ $40/hr 1 Commissioner (Engineer) 3 8-hr days @ $40/hr 3 Commissioners $ 384 $2,016 $ 777 $ 665 3 8-hr days @ $10/hr - Subtotal $4,808 $ 1,133 · 816 960 960 240 $ 4,109 TOTAL COST OF WORKSHOP AND CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE $12,705 Less Amount of Matching Share $ 6,545 (Approx. 51%) Federal Grant Funds Requested $ 6,160 1 RESOLUTION NO. 95-52 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 - 27 28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF TUSTIN TO THE STATE OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 89-665 has authorized the establishment of a National Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid Program providing matching funds to the State of California and its eligible subdivisions for historic preservation survey, registration, and planning; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the administration of the program within the State setting up necessary rules and procedures governing application under the program; and WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the'State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of applications and the availability of local matching funds prior to submission of said applications to the State; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Tustin: Approves the filing of an application for the National Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid assistance for attendance at various conferences and workshops related to historic preservation. · Appoints the Assistant City Manager or her authorized deputy as the agent to coordinate, process, and execute all contracts, agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents within the scope of the attached application; and ~ Agrees that all required local matching funds will be provided for the project. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. 95-52 Page 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 5th day of June, 1995. JIM POTTS Mayor Mary E. Wynn, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) CITY OF TUSTIN ) SS CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 95-52 MARY E. WYNN, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 95-52 was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the 5th day of June, 1995. COUNCILMEMBER AYES: COUNCILMEMBER NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED: COUNCILMEMBER:ABSENT: MARY E. WyArN City Clerk