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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-043 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A STATE OF CALIFORNIA TIRE DERIVED PRODUCT GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $37,035 TO THE STATE GRANTS FUND TO INSTALL RUBBER PLAYGROUND MULCH AT SUNBOW PARK (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
In January 2013, the City Council authorized staff to apply for grants from the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). In April, Park Operations received a grant award of $37,035 to purchase recycled tire rubber playground mulch. This action is to accept the grant and appropriate the funds to replace mulch in the playground at Sunbow Park.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1(d) categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed acceptance and appropriation of funding will result in the replacement of older playground mulch with similar but improved playground mulch at a City public park with no expansion of an existing use. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
In January 2013, the City Council authorized staff to apply for grants from the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Public Works staff applied for a CalRecycle Tire-Derived Product Grant to purchase rubber playground mulch derived from 100 percent California generated waste tires.
In April, Park Operations received notification of a grant award of $37,035. To determine the best use, staff obtained bids and compared rubber mulch samples. International Mulch Company, based in Moreno Valley, has provided a quote to delive...
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