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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the State of California, Division of Boating and Waterways, for the Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility grant program for funding up to $5,990,078 for projects at the Davies Launch Ramp. (District 3)
DISCUSSION
As part of its commitment to provide clean, safe and enjoyable recreational boating and beach activities in California, and to preserve and protect the California shoreline, the State of California, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW), offers grant funds to cities, counties, districts, and other public and private agencies through various programs.
One of these programs is the Local Assistance Boat Launching Facility (BLF) grant program. This program offers funding for projects related to boat launch ramps. Awarded grants can cover the cost of planning, design development, and procurement of equipment to create new or renovate existing launch ramps. Some of the allowable projects with BLF funds include: parking area development/improvement, restrooms (including potable water and sewer, if accessible), path of travel (to meet accessibility requirements), boat launching facility, breakwater protection, security lighting, dredging (as part of development of a new launch ramp or improvement of an existing ramp), project permitting, pay kiosk stations, simple signage, facility entry/exit adjustments to improve traffic and pedestrian safety, and boating safety improvements.
The Parks, Recreation and Marine Department has identified the renovation and modernization of the Davies Launch Ramp (Davies) as an excellent project for which the BLF grant funds can be utilized. Davies is located on the east side of Long Beach in Alamitos Bay, near the intersection of 2nd Street and Marina Drive. Davies features seven launch lanes, 185 parking stalls, restrooms, and boat washing stations. The Davies facility serves approximately 35,000 trailered v...
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