HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9067Resolution No. 9067
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Approving the
Application for Nature Education Facility Program Funds Safe
Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and
Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 For the Benefit of the Palo Alto
Junior Museum and Zoo
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation (the "State Department") has
been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the
administration of the Nature Education Facilities Program, setting up necessary procedures
governing the application for such funds; and
WHEREAS, the State Department's procedures require a grant applicant to certify by
resolution the approval of a grant applicatipn before an application may be submitted; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto (the "City") owns and operates the Palo Alto Junior
Museum and Zoo (the "Zoo"), whi.ch the City wishes to improve and/or renovate, as follows: (1)
construction of a 1,400 square foot exhibition, Curious by Nature, featuring a display of natural
history collections and live animals with interactive exhibits, (2) construction of a 650 square
foot outdoor exhibition, Animal Homes, including the repaving and construction of several small
animal enclosures, an observation beehive, a wildlife garden, all to be located in the Zoo
courtyard, (3) renovation of the Zoo's Science Classroom, a 500 square foot enclosure, known as
the Animal Program Space, and (4) the renovation of the restrooms to comply with Americans
with Disabilities Act requirements and the construction of a new women's restroom, at a total
cost of approximately $934,210; and
WHEREAS, the City will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete
the Zoo proj ect, referred to above;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as
follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to file a
grant application for Nature Education Facility Program Funds, as follows:
(a) The City certifies that the City has or will have available, prior to commencement
of any work on the Project included in a grant application to the State
Department, sufficient funds to complete the Project should the grant be awarded;
(b) The City certifies that the City will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain
the Project;
( c) The City certifies that the City has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the
General Provisions contained in the contract, which is set forth in the Grant
Administration Guide;
(d) The City certifies that the Project is consistent with the applicable City planning
document, as appropriate;
(e) The City delegates authority to the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all
negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, without limitation,
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