City of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Status of Grant-funded Projects and Pending Applications
October 25, 2012
Grant-funded Projects Currently in Progress
Title and Purpose: ASBS (Area of Special Biological Significance) Dry Weather Diversion Project, aka the ASBS project or stormwater runoff project: The purpose is to develop a diversion system that will capture
and divert dry weather flows from the City’s storm drain system for treatment or re-use.
Funding agency State Water Resources Control Board
Schedule Started June 1; ends in late 2014
Funding Amount $2,497,928, plus $131,470 City mat
Status Measurements of dry weather flows from each outfall have been completed, and two methods of water diversion or capture have been developed. Permanent plugging devices for water capture have been built and installed, and design work for water diversion is underway. Public education has been distributed to Scenic Road residents and property owners.
Title and Purpose: Sunset Center Phase II Landscaping Project: Landscaping, irrigation, and physical improvements to three areas at the Sunset Center.
Funding agency State Dept of Parks and Recreation, Per Capita grant
Schedule Final phase is in progress; due to end in early 2015.
Funding Amount $220,000
Status Outdoor lights for the Hamilton Brown Terrace have been selected and ordered. Delivery is expected in 6-8 weeks, to be followed by installation.
Title and Purpose: Secure Our Schools: For security equipment at Junipero Serra School (JSS)
Funding agency Federal COPS Office
Schedule In progress, ends in February 2013
Funding Amount $24,950, plus $24,950 provided by JSS
Status Grant is awarded to the police department but all funds go to the school.
Only 20% of the funds have been expended; an extension has been approved to February 28, 2013.
Title and Purpose: Del Mar Master Plan, for restoration work in the North Dunes
Funding agency Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District
Schedule In progress
Funding Amount $8,500
Status Grant funds will be used in the next several months in conjunction with dunes restoration by the Carmel Garden Club.
Title and Purpose: Phase II of the Del Mar Master Plan: ADA accessible boardwalk and viewing platform at
Carmel Beach, pathway on San Antonio from 4th to Ocean Avenues, dunes restoration
Funding agency California Coastal Conservancy
Schedule Grant has been approved
Funding Amount $250,000
Status Bids have been awarded for the boardwalk and platform and the pathway along San Antonio, and
work will begin soon.
Some dune restoration has been done; more is planned for the near future.
Recently Completed Grants
Title and Purpose: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) for energy efficient lighting for public works and the police dept, new air conditioner for the EOC in the police dept
Funding agency CA Energy Commission
Schedule Work had to be completed by June 2012
Funding Amount $16,900 plus $1,538 City match
Notes The work was successfully completed on time and the grant has been completed.
Title and Purpose: Phase II of the Del Mar Master Plan: ADA accessible boardwalk and viewing platform at
Carmel Beach, pathway on San Antonio from 4th to Ocean Avenues, dunes restoration
Funding agency Habitat Conservation Fund, CA Dept of Parks and Rec
Schedule Grant has been approved
Funding Amount $72,000 plus $72,000 City match
Notes Costs of the Del Mar Plan have been covered by the Coastal Conservancy grant. CA Parks and Rec has been informed that the HCF grant is not needed
Title and Purpose: Preservation of and Public Access to the Devendorf-Galante Collection, historical papers about the establishment of Carmel-by-the-Sea
Funding agency Engracia Irene Murray Field of Interest Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County
Schedule Grant period is June 2011 to June 2012
Funding Amount $12,500
Notes $12,500 This grant was completed, with substantial funds raised by former Mayor McCloud. The collection will be available soon online, through the Library's Local History Dept.
Grant Applications Pending
Title and Purpose: Clean Water State Revolving Fund, for replacement of storm drains and intersection realignment.
Funding agency State Water Resources Control Board
Schedule Pending
Funding Amount $715,000
Notes Exploration is underway to see whether work can be added to ASBS project. If not, a loan application will be submitted.
Title and Purpose: Forest Theater Phase I renovation, for new restrooms, box office, and concession stand; new driveway for ADA, emergency vehicle, and delivery van access
Funding agency Monterey Peninsula Foundation
Schedule Pending
Funding Amount $100,000
Notes The City would be the grantee.
Title and Purpose: Forest Theater Phase I renovation, for new restrooms, box office, and concession stand; new driveway for ADA, emergency vehicle, and delivery van access.
Funding agency Harden Foundation
Schedule Pending
Funding Amount $100,000
Notes The Forest Theater Foundation would be the grantee
Title and Purpose: Assistance to Firefighters Grant, for direct source capture exhaust systems and a new alerting system.
Funding agency FEMA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Schedule Pending
Funding Amount $73,760, plus $3,882 City match
Grant Applications in Progress
In early stages:
Searching for additional foundation opportunities for the Forest Theater renovation.
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