MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Lars Ewing, Public Services Director
DATE: January 12, 2017
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Application for Grant Funds from the California Parks and Recreation Department, Division of Boating and Waterways Boat Launch Facility Grant Program for the Lucerne Harbor Boat Launching Improvements Project
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The State’s Division of Boating and Waterways Boat Launching Facilities (BLF) grant program provides funding to aid public agencies in the development and improvement of facilities such as boat launching ramps, boarding floats, and associated boating facilities. The County has identified a need to increase the availability of tie-up facilities for transient boaters at the Lucerne Harbor, as well as perform associated improvements to the existing tie-up facilities. The infrastructure improvements proposed for the BLF grant application would enhance public access to and from Clear Lake and Lucerne Harbor Park, as well as the community and businesses within Lucerne.
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FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): Although the BLF grant program does not require a local match, the County is prepared to provide approximately 25% of the grant amount in local funds for the project from a combination of General Fund and Quimby Park Development Fees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Public Services Director to sign and submit a grant application for $434,000 to the California Parks and Recreation Department Division of Boating and Waterways Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund for the Lucerne Harbor Boat Launch Improvements Project.