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a. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director to accept the Grant from California State Coastal Conservancy for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail - Moss Landing Segment (MBSST), Project No. 8668; and
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency Director to execute the grant agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt resolution:
a. Authorizing the Resource Management Agency Director to accept the Grant from California State Coastal Conservancy for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail - Moss Landing Segment (MBSST), Project No. 8668; and
b. Authorizing the Resource Management Agency Director to execute the grant agreement.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Acceptance of the California State Coastal Conservancy grant will provide construction funds for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail - Moss Landing Segment (MBSST) Project in the amount of $1.5 million.
The Project is funded by numerous grants, mainly federal and State sources. The Coastal Conservancy Grant will make up approximately 14% of the funds for construction of the Project. The remaining project funding will be made up of Transportation Development Act (TDA), Active Transportation Program (ATP) (71%), Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient and Transportation Equity: A Legacy for Users (SAFTEA LU) (10%), and Road Fund (5%). Staff will be applying for a Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) grant through the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC). If successful, funding from the Road Fund will be swapped out with funding from the RSTP grant.
The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail - Moss Landing Segment (MBSST) Project is a segment of the greater Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Master Plan (Master Plan), dated July 2007. This Master Plan was developed by TAMC in collaboration with public agencies, nonprofit organizations and the public to construct a trail to allow people to bicycle around Monterey Bay from Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove to Wilder Ranch State Park on the coast, north of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County. The primary purpose of the trail is to enhance appreciation and protection of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary by promoting public use and enjoyment at its shoreline. At the request of TAMC, the County agreed to be the Project sponsor responsible for designing, constructing, and managing the Project since the Moss Landing Segment is located in unincorporated Monterey County.
The proposed Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail - Moss Landing Segment Project includes the construction of a bicycle/pedestrian path along the west side of State Route 1, from Moss Landing Road to the north side of Elkhorn Slough, near the community of Moss Landing. The path is approximately 0.86 of a mile long and includes the construction of a twelve (12) foot wide bridge, approximately 386 feet long over Elkhorn Slough.
The Project is tentatively scheduled to begin construction in June 2020.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Grant Agreement as to form.
FINANCING:
The total estimated Project cost, including engineering design, environmental, right-of-way, utilities and construction is $14.1 million.
The Project is funded by various Federal, State and local grant funding sources which include the following; Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient and Transportation Equity: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), 2% Transportation Development Act (TDA), Active Transportation Program (ATP), State Coastal Conservancy Grant, and Road Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The MBSST - Moss Landing Segment Project is to construct a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and visitors. The recommended action supports the following Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Initiatives as indicated below:
__ Economic Development
__ Administration
__ Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Jonathan L. Pascua, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, (831) 755-8963
Reviewed by: Leigh Ann Sutton, P.E., RMA Deputy Director of Public Works, Parks & Facilities
Approved by: Carl P. Holm, AICP, RMA Director
The following attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board:
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Grant Agreement
Attachment C - Project Budget
Attachment D - Location Map