File #: RES 20-014    Name: CRFREE Grant
Type: BoS Resolution Status: Passed - RMA Administration
File created: 2/4/2020 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 2/11/2020 Final action: 2/11/2020
Title: Adopt Resolution to: a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) of the County of Monterey to sign and submit the Grant Agreement, Notice of Unrecorded Grant Agreements, and all necessary documents to apply for and receive up to $2.5 million in grant funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project ("Project"); b. Certify that, subject to Project approval, the County of Monterey will comply with all federal, state and local environmental, public health, and other appropriate laws and regulations applicable to the Project and will obtain or will ensure that the other project partners obtain all appropriate permits applicable to the Project; and c. Commit further to the terms and conditions specified in the Grant Agreement. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Attachment A-Draft Resolution, 3. Attachment B-WCB Grant Agreement, 4. Item No. 30.1 Completed Board Order & Resolution
Title
Adopt Resolution to:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) of the County of Monterey to sign and submit the Grant Agreement, Notice of Unrecorded Grant Agreements, and all necessary documents to apply for and receive up to $2.5 million in grant funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project ("Project");
b. Certify that, subject to Project approval, the County of Monterey will comply with all federal, state and local environmental, public health, and other appropriate laws and regulations applicable to the Project and will obtain or will ensure that the other project partners obtain all appropriate permits applicable to the Project; and
c. Commit further to the terms and conditions specified in the Grant Agreement. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) of the County of Monterey to sign and submit the Grant Agreement, Notice of Unrecorded Grant Agreements, and all necessary documents to apply for and receive up to $2.5 million in funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement (CRFREE) Project ("Project");
b. Certify that, subject to Project approval, the County of Monterey will comply with all federal, state and local environmental, public health, and other appropriate laws and regulations applicable to the Project and will obtain or will ensure that the other project partners obtain all appropriate permits applicable to the Project; and
c. Commit further to the terms and conditions specified in the Grant Agreement.

SUMMARY:
On January 28, 2020, the Board of Supervisors certified the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (FEIR/EA) for the Carmel River Floodplain Restoration and Environm...

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