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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
Department of Parks
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DATE:
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July 15, 2010
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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August 10, 2010
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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David G. Holland, Director, Department of Parks
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SUBJECT:
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California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund Program Grant Resolution for the Crystal Springs Regional Trail South of Highway 92 Project
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution:
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1)
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Approving the application for and acceptance of a California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund Program grant in the amount of $250,000 for the Crystal Springs Regional Trail South of Highway 92 Project; and
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2)
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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.
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BACKGROUND:
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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 Highway 92 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, roller skaters, and cyclists. The Project, which is located between Highway 92 and the Ralston Bike Bridge on Caņada Road, will take an existing San Francisco Watershed service road and convert it to a 0.9 mile paved trail along the Crystal Springs Reservoir. The future trail meanders along the natural contours above the reservoir offering stunning views across the watershed at the coastal range. Benches, restroom facility, entry, informational and regulatory signs, kiosks, removable bollards, habitat fencing, gates, trash and recycling receptacles will be added to support the visitor experience.
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Construction plans and specifications for the Project are now finalized, and most of the necessary permits have been obtained.
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DISCUSSION:
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An application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation Habitat Conservation Fund Program for grant funding requires an authorizing resolution.
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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 experiences for County Park visitors. Each visitor that experiences the County’s natural resources gains a greater appreciation of the need for their preservation.
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County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
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Performance Measure(s):
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Measure
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FY 2009-10
Actual
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FY 2010-11
Projected
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Miles of Trail Completed
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0.0 miles
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0.9 miles
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The cost estimate for the Crystal Springs Regional Trail South of Highway 92 Project is $1,081,827. The Department of Parks will fund the balance of the Project using grants and the Park’s Acquisition and Development Fund. There is no County cost associated with this Project.
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