california river parkways grant program - California Resources Agency

• How will ongoing maintenance be funded?
3. If the project is easily affected by external events (e.g., weather, floods, fire or other
disturbances), what is planned within the project design to ensure the sustainability of the
project?
4. Is your project in an area designated as at risk to rising sea levels? If so, you may be
required to provide an assessment of the risks to be consideration in the evaluation of
your proposed project. What considerations and modifications have you made to the
project concept to address its susceptibility to rising sea levels?
5. How will the project be protected from vandalism and deterioration?
6. What local organizations or partnerships will be assisting with ongoing operations and
maintenance of the river parkway or urban stream?
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C-5. Project Readiness
Projects that are ready to proceed may be more competitive for funding.
A. For development projects, explain the status and timeline of each of the following:
• Preliminary plans
• CEQA compliance
• Commitments from project partners, etc.
• Native plant list
• Land access/tenure agreements
• Required permits or reviews by other agencies
• Project mitigation requirements (permits or environmental clearance)
• Property restrictions and/or encumbrances
B. Describe any possible factors which could significantly delay the implementation and/or
completion of the project and how these factors will be addressed (e.g., permitting
delays, habitat seasonal restrictions, etc.).
C. Are there any toxins on the property? Has a Phase I or Phase II Toxic Report been
done? If so, address timing of clean-up, type of toxins and delays to project construction
that might result from toxins on the site.
D. Are there other impediments on the project site (e.g., overhead or underground utilities)?
If so, explain their location and nature, including any mitigation measures planned.
(Also answer questions E-H if the project is an acquisition)
E. Describe the actions to be taken after the acquisition is completed to develop the project.
Describe the timeline to begin development (habitat or stream restoration, recreation,
etc.)?
F. Indicate how many parties will be involved in the transaction, what their roles are, and
whether any party other than the applicant owns an option to buy the real property in
question.
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