HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-21; Parks & Recreation Commission; 305-7; Carrillo Ranch Historic Park Restoration GrantMTG. DATE: I 3/21/05
STAFF: I CALARCO
ITEM EXPLANATION:
In 2002, representatives from City Council, accompanied by City staff, traveled to Washington
D.C. to seek Federal assistance in terms of funding opportunities for several projects in Carlsbad.
One area in particular where funding was being sought was for Carrillo Ranch.
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LEO CARRILLO RANCH HISTORIC PARK
BARN STABlLlZATlON/RESTORATION ACTION
PROJECT AND GRANT APPLICATION
With the assistance of Packard Government Affairs, a source of grant funding for historic
preservation work was identified; a grant of $197,535 has been earmarked for Carlsbad for
historic preservation work form Save America’s Treasures, a program administered by the
National Park Service.
Initially, the City sought $600,000 in grant funding with a non-matching requirement. However,
due to an unprecedented number of projects seeking assistance, and the desire of the House
and Senate to fund as many projects as possible, Carlsbad did not receive the requested
amount. When the HouseKenate Conference Committee released its final report on the FY
2004 Interior Appropriations Act, the City of Carlsbad was only allocated $1 97, 535, and there
was a matching funds component required of an equal amount.
Therefore, if Carlsbad is to apply for the earmarked $1 97,535 in funding for preservation work at
Carrillo Ranch, the City will have to appropriate an equal amount, which would then total
$395,075 for the restoration work. Funding requests must be submitted no later than March 31,
2005.
Staff is requesting Commission approval to proceed for City Council consideration to apply
funding ($395,070) to the bardtheater stabilization project. It is anticipated that the Barn
Stabilization/Restoration Project will involve the retention of a majority of the historic structure in
situ following the Secretary of the Interior‘s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Project priorities will be:
Architectural design, plans, and specifications
Structural stabilization incorporating as much of the original fabric as possible -
replacing elements only where absolutely necessary
Repair existing foundation
Add matching concrete and stone foundation under structure where missing
Repairheplace exterior wall planks
Install a new wood shingle roof to replace the temporary asphalt rolled roofing
Replace plank flooring in loft
Restore existing exterior staircase to loft
Construct a new interior “structural system within the structure” which will provide
additional support and an anchor system for the original historic building
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In its current condition the barn is in imminent danger of collapse if stabilization efforts are not
implemented prior to the timeframe identified in the current CIP. The grant funds and matching
funds will provide for structural stabilization and preservation efforts to ensure that the Barn will
remain and eventually become an integral component of the historic park and its overall
operation. Prospective plans for the public use of the Barn as outlined in the Leo Carrillo Ranch
Park Master Plan will ultimately transform the function of the Barn into a theaterhisitor center. In
addition to presewationlstabilization work, grant funding will also lay the foundation upon which
future development of the barn theaterhisitor center can occur.
I. Memorandum from Packard Government Affairs; Fiscal Year 2004 Carrillo Ranch Funding
2. Memorandum from Megan Brown, National Park Service, Save America’s Treasures
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PACKARD GOVERNMENT
AFFAIRS
220 WEST GW AVENUE
ESCONDIDO. CALIFORNIA 92025
l"CNE: 760/137-2600
FAX: .760/737-2606
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TO: Ray Patchett. Joe Garuba, Ken Price
FROM: Don Polese
DATE: October 31.2003
RE: Fiscal Year 2004 Carrillo Ranch funding
Yesterday, a HouseKenate Conference Committee released its final conference report on the Fiscal Year 2004 Interior Appropriations Act. This is the vehicle in which the City of Carlsbad has requested a
funding earmark under the 'Save America's Treasuresm program. An unprecedented number of projects.
97 in total, are being funded this year. This is f@ percent higher than the 64 funded in 2002.
As a result of this very large number and the desire for the House and Senate to fund projects
requested by individual members, we were not able to receive the full $600.000 in our original request. A
total of 5200,000 has been allocated for Carrill0 Ranch by the Conference Committee, and it is this
amount that is expected to be signed into law by President Bush within a week or two.
Whik we are disappointed that the $600,000 request could not be funded, the $200,000 level is still
above the average level of the grants, and Only four of the 97 earmarks were $400,000 or more. Not one
of the earmarks is above $500,000. In their attempt to accommodate as many of the requests as
possible. the conferees allowed for an additional $3 million over the anticipated $15 million for all of the
earmarks.
Congressman Cunningham fought for the funding through the conferencing process, and we are
confident that he would request additional funding next appropriation cycle should it be needed. We are
also pleased that the Interior bill appropriates an additional $15 million for the competitive grants process,
where we would definitely be well-positioned because of the contacts the City has made through the visits
to Washington, D.C. led by Council members Kulchin and Finnila.
Following is the actual language from the Conference Report - House Report 108-330:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND
The conference agreement provides $74,500,000 for the historic preservation fund instead of
$71,000,000 as proposed by the House and $75,750,000 as proposed by the Senate. Changes to
the House ievel include an additional %1,OOO,OOO for grants-in-aid to States and Territories, a
reduction of $1,000,000 for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, an additional
$3,000,000 for Save America's Treasures, and an additional $500,000 for grants-in-aid to the
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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3f the $33,000,000 provided for Save America's Treasures, $1 5,000,000 is for competitive
g-ants. The balance of the funds are to be distributed as follows: - __- - ~-
>roject/State lAmount
4dlai Stevenson - - - House, IL -- -- ____ - __ __ isloo,ooo
4dmiral Theater, Bremerton, WA j 200,000
4dventure Gloucester, MA r--qiiG
-i150,000- - - -- -- 4rtrain USA-Museum, Ann-Arbot; MI -- --- - --- - -
- 345,000 istoria Column, Astoria, OR -_ __ I- . ._ - - I ____ __
iugusta Theatre, KY 1150,000
ivery Point Lighthouse, CT - .- - -. pGj5Z
3arber Scotia College, NC rn
- - _- - - -
-_ - -- lemis Auditorium, Bemis, TN
leniamin Maw birthdace, Greenwood. SC
--
- _-_I __-_ 220,000 lethany - - - College, - -_ Bethany, - - WV - . - . - - - - -_ I --
lorrnan Arts Center, Martinsburg, WV rn
)uckland Preservation, VA l--zGG
logalusa City Hall, LA
:amp _. Washington Carver - Cliff .- - Top, WV - - ---I- ___ 150,000 I
:aril10 Ranch, __ CA 1200,000
'heraw & Darlington Railroad Depot Society Hill, SC j75,oOo
'hester Academy, Chester, OH m
-- onsewation __ of paintings in Old - State ~- Capitol, Frankfort, KY
rotona Park Bath House, New York, NY
1 75,000
ouncil House Grounds, NY riGjiic pizjiii
lavidge Hall, Baltimore, MD i- I- l--TGG loo,ooo/ dgar Allan Poe Cottage, New York, NY
1 Paso Plaza Theater, El Paso, TX
miiy Dickinson Homestead, Amherst, MA i 200,000 1 200,000 1- rso,ooo
ding Waters, PA r1oo,ooo
-___ mporium Building, San Francisco, CA
studillo Mansion, CA ___- W. Woolworth Building, Greensboro, NC
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From: Megan Brown
To: Mick Calarco
Date: 4/16/2004 10:08:08 AM
Subject: SAT Grant for Leo Carrillo Ranch
Dear Mick:
As part of the Federal Save America’s Treasures initiative to preserve
significant historic properties and collections, I am pleased to inform you
that your organization has been awarded a matching grant award of $197,535
for preservation work at the Leo Carrillo Ranch. Your project was chosen by
the Congress and identified in the fiscal year 2004 Appropriations Act.
Congratulations! (Please note that Congress imposed an across-the-board
decrease in all Federal spending in 2004, which reduced your grant from
$200,000 to $1 97,535).
In order to receive these funds, your office must complete and submit a
Project Information workplan summarizing what will be accomplished with
this grant and matching share, as well as a budget outlining the proposed
expenditure of these funds and required nonfederal matching share. The
required nonfederal matching share of $1 97,535 must come from nonfederal
sources, and must be expended during the grant period for work on this
project. Activities to be supported must be those which are directly
related to and necessary for the repair and preservation of the historic
property or collection identied in the Appropriation Act. Allowable
costs include staff salaries, travel, consultants, construction materials,
and equipment, among others.
I am pleased that your organization has been selected to receive funding
from the Save America’s Treasures grant program. After you return the
attached Project Information Form, we will send a Grant Agreement to you.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me. Thanks.
(See attached file: 2004 Project Information Forrn.doc)(See attached file:
Government Sample SAT Grant Agreement.doc)(See attached file: matching
share.doc)
Megan J. Brown
His toric Preservation Grants
National Park Service 1849 C Street, NW (Stop 2255)
Washington DC 20240-0001
megan-brownan ps.gov
202-354-2062 phone
202-371-1794 fax
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