COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Department of Parks

 

DATE:

July 15, 2010

BOARD MEETING DATE:

July 27, 2010

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

David G. Holland, Director, Department of Parks

SUBJECT:

Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Regional Bicycle Program Grant Award Resolution for the Crystal Springs Regional Trail South of Dam Project

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution:

1)

Approving the application for and acceptance of a MTC Regional Bicycle Program grant in the amount of $300,000 for the Crystal Springs Regional Trail South of Dam Project; and

2)

Authorizing the Director of Parks or his designee to execute in the name of the County of San Mateo all necessary applications, contracts, agreements, amendments and payment requests hereto for the purpose of implementing the purposes specified in the grant application and making necessary grant assurances.

 

BACKGROUND:

With over 300,000 visitors annually, the Crystal Springs Regional Trail is one of the most popular non-motorized multiple-use trails in the Bay Area. The Crystal Springs Regional Trail South of Dam Project (Project) in conjunction with other planned projects will help complete an uninterrupted non-motorized trail from the City of San Bruno to the City of Woodside for pedestrians, equestrians and cyclists. The Project, which is located between Crystal Springs Dam and Highway 92, will take an existing San Francisco Watershed service road and convert it to a 4,480-foot paved trail along the Crystal Springs Reservoir. This future trail as it meanders along the natural contours above the reservoir will have stunning views. Benches, informational and entry signs, kiosks and a restroom will be added to support the visitor experience.

 

Construction plans, and specifications for the Project are now finalized, and most of the necessary permits have been obtained.

 
 

DISCUSSION:

The County’s Department of Parks has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the MTC Regional Bicycle Program for this Project. A local resolution must be submitted to secure these grant funds and has language prescribed by the grantor.

 

Approval of this Resolution contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of an Environmentally Conscious Community as construction of a new Crystal Springs Regional Trail section increases the number and quality of natural trail experiences for County Parks visitors. Each visitor that experiences the County’s natural resources gains a greater appreciation of the need for their preservation.

 

County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.

 

Performance Measure(s):

Measure

FY 2009-10
Actual

FY 2010-11
Projected

Miles of Trail Completed

0.0 miles

0.8 miles

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost estimate for the Crystal Springs Regional Trail South of Dam Project is $1,122, 744. A California Department Parks and Recreation Recreational Trails Program grant of $350,000 was also awarded for this Project. The Department of Parks will fund the balance of the Project through additional grants and the Park’s Acquisition and Development Fund. There is no Net County Cost associated with this Project.