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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 ongoing maintenance and repair of the vessel pumpout and dump stations. The annual cost for maintenance and repairs is estimated at $22,700. The grant will reimburse the City for up to 75 percent of the costs incurred over a three-year period, through May 30, 2013, for a maximum reimbursement of $50,000.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary J. Anderson on July 20, 2010, and Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on July 28, 2010.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on August 17, 2010, in order to ensure execution of grant documents by the end of September 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for maintenance, repair parts, and services for vessel pumpout and dump stations over a three-year period is estimated at $68,100. The grant funding will offset a maximum of $50,000, and any remaining expense will be absorbed by the Marina Fund (TF 403) in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PR). An appropriation adjustment will be requested when expenditures are reimbursed by DBW. There is no impact to jobs associated with this request.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
PHIL T. HESTER
DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
Respectfully Submitted,
PHIL T. HESTER
DIRECTOR, PARKS, RECREATION AND MARINE
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER