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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to accept, execute any documents necessary, and allocate funding for the implementation and administration of a grant for maintenance, repair parts, and services for vessel pumpout and dump stations in the marinas, through the California Department of Boating and Waterways, for a three-year term, through May 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (Districts 2,3)
DISCUSSION
In 1992, Congress passed the Clean Vessel Act, which established a recreational boater sewage disposal program in an effort to reduce the pollution of U.S. waters from vessel sewage discharges. The Act established a federal Vessel Pumpout Maintenance Grant program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in order to help fund the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations used by recreational boaters.
As part of its commitment to provide clean, safe, and enjoyable recreational boating and beach activities in California, and preserve and protect the California shoreline, the California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is offering grant funds to public and private agencies. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) is requesting authorization to enter into the grant agreement to provide for the reimbursement of expenditures related to the ongoing operation and maintenance of the various pumpout and dump stations throughout Long Beach.
The City currently operates eight vessel pumpout and dump stations at various locations within the marinas and waterways of Long Beach. This service is provided free of charge to marina customers and the boating community. In order to extend the life of the equipment, routine maintenance and part replacement is necessary. Weekly inspections ensure that raw sewage does not seep into the ocean causing harm to both humans and marine life. This grant will provide partial reimbursement of annual expenses for ...
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