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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05142013 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S): APPROVE the Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Conoco/Phillips Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Return-to-Source Fund Allocation in the amount of $60,000 for the Parker Avenue Landscape Maintenance Project, as recommended by Supervisor Glover. FISCAL IMPACT: 100% General Fund. BACKGROUND: On October 17, 1995, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved allocating property tax revenues from the Unocal Reformulated Gasoline Projects as a Return-to-Source Fund for the communities of Rodeo, Tormey, and Crockett for the purpose of funding projects that would positively impact the economic development in the target communities. On February 15, 2005, the Board approved replacing the source of funding for this fund from the diminishing proceeds of the Reformulated Gas Project, with a portion of the property tax increment revenue resulting from the construction of the ConocoPhillips Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Project. This funding was designated APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 05/14/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Mary Halle, (925) 313-2327 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: May 14, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: C. 1 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:May 14, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Conoco/Phillips Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Return-to-Source Fund Allocation BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) for economic development and policing needs in the impacted West County unincorporated communities of Rodeo, Tormey, Crockett, and Port Costa. A request is being made in FY 2012/2013 for Return-to-Source funding as part of a project that will continue to maintain the aesthetics and prevent visual blight of the downtown Rodeo area. Keeping this area in a state of good repair will serve the residents of Rodeo, with secondary benefits for local visitors spending time in the area (such as at Lefty Gomez Park). The project will promote a quality downtown area in Rodeo for those that reside there, as well as those that visit, or simply pass through. Keeping a pedestrian-friendly area will support economic development for the area and encourage active living. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the Parker Avenue landscape is allowed to degrade, it will decrease the aesthetic value of the downtown Rodeo area. Maintaining aesthetics in core areas of the community will support property values and community identity which has been linked to crime reduction. Continuing to maintain the Parker Avenue area is a more cost-effective solution than allowing the area to degrade and investing in repairs. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable.