Staff Reports - East Bay Municipal Utility District

RESOLUTION NO.
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Office of General Counsel
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS FOR IMPROVEMENTS,
ENHANCEMENTS AND REPAIRS TO THE SAN PABLO RESERVOIR RECREATION
FACILITIES
Introduced by Director
; Seconded by Director
WHEREAS, the East Bay Municipal Utility District owns and operates San Pablo Reservoir and
associated recreational facilities at the Reservoir, including a boat launch facility, associated
parking lot, toilet facilities, and fish cleaning facilities; and
WHEREAS, EBMUD desires to undertake certain improvements, enhancements, and repairs to
the San Pablo Reservoir recreational facilities to meet the needs of users of the reservoir and
provide public amenities to support these uses; and
WHEREAS, undertaking these improvements, enhancements, and repairs will support public
boating on San Pablo Reservoir and enhance the public access to the Reservoir; and
WHEREAS, the cost of these improvements, enhancements, and repairs is estimated to be
approximately $2.7 million; and
WHEREAS, EBMUD desires to request a grant from the Department of Boating and Waterways
to support these activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to and subject to all terms and
provisions of the Local Assistance Loan and Grant Program, the EBMUD Board of Directors
hereby authorizes EBMUD staff to submit an application to the Department of Boating and
Waterways for funding of the proposed improvements, enhancements and repairs to the San
Pablo Reservoir boat launch recreational facilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event that the Department of Boating and Waterways
issues a notice accepting the grant and committing to grant funding, Scott Hill, Manager of
Watershed and Recreation, is hereby authorized to sign the necessary Department of Boating and
Waterways, Local Assistance Loan and Grant Fund agreements and to submit all necessary
documentation to the Department of Boating and Waterways; and