Title
A Resolution to Accept the Grant Awarded for the Acquisition of Coastal Pine Savanna and Tidal Marsh Habitat on Wolf Bay
Summary
Previously under 25-1016-RES, Council granted permission to the Nature Parks Department to apply for the FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition through NOAA. NOAA has awarded the City of Foley $4,000,000 to purchase 470 acres of the western shore of Wolf Bay (also known as Mulberry Point). The existing GOMESA grants and city funds will be used to purchase the remaining 1136 acres for a total acquisition of 1606 acres. The Nature Parks Department requests to accept the grant and amend the budget accordingly.
Budgetary Impact:
Capital Project - **If requesting to start a project, a Capital Project Worksheet form must be attached**
In current year Capital Projects Plan: FY26
__X___ Yes, described as NOAA Grant Requested, planned amount $4,000,000, requesting $4,000,000 as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #400-5090-4206 NOAA Grant - GCNP
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________.
_____ Yes, requesting an increase of $___________ to an already approved project titled ________________________ that is being tracked under Account No. ___________________.
_____ No, requesting an increase of $__________ to an already approved project titled _______________________ that is being tracked under Account No. _________________.
Body
WHEREAS, previously, Council granted permission to the Nature Parks Department to apply for the FY24 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Competition through NOAA, and
WHEREAS, NOAA has awarded the City of Foley $4,000,000 to purchase 470 acres of the western shore of Wolf Bay (also known as Mulberry Point), and
WHEREAS, the existing GOMESA grants and city funds will be used to purchase the remaining 1136 acres for a total acquisition of 1606 acres, and
WHEREAS, the Nature Parks Department requests to accept the grant and amend the budget accordingly.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Accepts the grant awarded for the acquisition of Coastal Pine Savanna and Tidal Marsh Habitat on Wolf Bay through NOAA for $4,000,000.
SECTION 2: Amends the budget accordingly: $4,000,000 to 400-5090-4206 NOAA Grant - GCNP.
SECTION 3: Authorizes the Mayor and other City officials to sign the grant agreement and other documents necessary to accept the grant.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.