HomeMy WebLinkAbout6470_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6470
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
ESTABLISHING A PRIORITY LISTING OF CITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR
PURPOSES OF FEDERAL AND STATE FUNDING FOR THE YEAR 2007
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands ("this City Council") is
seeking to continue efforts for funding of existing development projects and to
undertake new City-initiated development projects to address community-wide needs in
the business-development, recreational, public safety and city-infrastructure fields for
the benefit of its citizens and to enhance the overall quality of life in Redlands; and
WHEREAS, this City Council is aware that several of the City development
projects may be eligible for various types of federal and state funding, through grants
and otherwise; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has expressed its desire to aggressively pursue
such federal and state funding to help defray the direct costs of such projects and to
expedite their design and construction; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of this City Council by the adoption of this
Resolution to identify a listing of City development projects for purpose of informing our
Congressional and State representatives of their order of priority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Redlands as follows:
Section 1. The following City-initiated development projects are hereby listed
for purposes of eligibility for federal and state funding:
A. Technology funds for Justice Center to purchase the necessary equipment
and infrastructure to establish a state-of-the-art communications center
and continuation of COMPASS unit which analyzes data to support the
prevention, intervention and suppression of crime.
B. Parr Once Project — Phase Il --- downtown improvements to include three
parking structures, pedestrian improvements and amenities to provide an
urban environment that can help preserve and enhance the entire
downtown area of Redlands.
C. Flood control for downtown — acquisition, design and construction of
Crafton Detention Basin to eliminate the 100-year floodplain, which
includes the central business district, the University of Redlands, hundreds
of homes and industrial uses.
D. Redlands Sports Park - consisting of three main elements: a sports park,
a detention basin for flood control, and a conservation area for the
federally endangered San Bernardino Kangaroo Rat.
E. Resolution of Seven Oaks Dam water quality impacts - this project will
ascertain the nature and extent of water quality degradation in the Santa
Ana River resulting from the construction and operation of the Seven Oaks
Dam, offset the loss of water supply to local agencies in the short term,
and design and implement a long term solution for restoration of the water
quality and flows historically relied upon by local water agencies
F. Construction of Fire Station 264 - currently, personnel are responding
from a temporary structure at 1270 W. Park. Plans providing for a
permanent two-bay apparatus floor and living quarters have been
approved, and the project awaits funding. Construction costs are
estimated at $2.5 million.
Ma r of the City of Redlands
Attest:
,-,VClerk
1, Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 7`h day of February, 2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Peppler, Gil, Gallagher; Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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