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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-002 California Conservation Corps Reduction Agreement / i CITY OF ATASCADERO is per" 1979 CAD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES June 15, 1992 The Honorable Pete Wilson Governor of California State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Subject: Proposed Budget Reduction of the California Conservation Corps Dear Governor Wilson: We are extremely concerned about the proposed budget reduc- tions affecting the California Conservation Corps, particularly at a time when you and the Legislature are discussing youth employment, job training and environmental issues. The reductions proposed for the California Conservation Corps in San Luis Obispo County will affect seven service dis- tricts, an academy and eliminate 635 member positions. The Conservation Corps has been an integral part of our community for the last nine years. They have provided many hours of manpower to rehabilitate community facilities and other needed public services. The loss of benefits that the Conservation Corps provides simply cannot be replaced and will have a measur- able impact on the qualiy of life for this and other cities. The Conservation Corps has also assisted the City of Atas- cadero, in conjunction with State and Federal grants, for the development of new City parks, totalling 14, 800 man hours. The value of this effort equals approximately $130,000 and could not have been accomplished under the City' s existing manpower alloca- tion, let alone achieve anything near the cost savings. In the aftermath of the recent L.A. riots, one solution observers seem to agree upon is to establish programs like the California Conservation Corps in order to provide more meaningful training and life experience for disadvantaged youth. Although the Atascadero City Council fully understands the State budget situation since we are also directly affected by it, we believe that disbanding the California Conservation Corps 6500 PALMA AVENUE • ATASCADERO, CA 93422 Citv Council:1805)461-5086 Citv Treasurer:(805)461-5018 City Clerk:(805)461-5074 Citv Attorney:(805)461-5010 Citv Fax:(805)461-0606 The Honorable Pete Wilson June 15, 1992, Page Two would be counterproductive to the notion of fiscal reform tied to demonstrable cost-effective budget cutting. In fact, we believe that reducing or eliminating this wonderful program would ulti- mately have just the opposite effect. If the proposed funding decision is not reversed, we request the State of California to give the California Conservation Corps base in San Luis Obispo County six (6) months (January 1, 1993 ) in which local government and private entities could attempt to secure a greater level of reimbursement funding for future proj- ects so that our facility could justify its continued existence. We feel that a substantial economical investment has been made in building up the San Luis Obispo County Conservation Corps academy and operations. Governor Wilson, on behalf of every member of the Council, thank you for your assistance in this most vital issue. Sincerely, ALDEN SHIERS, Mayor AFS/RW:cw c: City Council SLO County Conservation Corps RECEIVED STATE OF CALIFORNIA-- RESOURCES AGENCY FEB 2 " i.Qq,4 EDMUND G. BROWN JR.,Governor CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS ATASCAOERp 1530 Capitol Avenue,Sacramento, CA 95814 CITY CLERK �*+: (916) 445-8183 I d" AGREEMENT This agreement is made and entered into by and between the California Conservation Corps, State of California, hereinafter referred to as"CCC",and ATASCADERO, CITY OF hereinafter called "Sponsor". WHEREAS, the CCC wishes to provide training in job skills and environmental education to young men and women of California through a program which includes projects in public service conservation work, and WHEREAS,the Sponsor can provide opportunities for public service through meaningful and productive work projects, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above,the parties hereto agree as follows: A. The Sponsor shall submit project proposals on a form approved by the Director, CCC. By so doing,with reference to any such proposals subsequently approved by the Director,CCC,Sponsor agrees to: 1. Pay for all costs directly related to and necessitated by such projects,except as follows: a. Wages, salaries and other remuneration paid to CCC employees, and the cost of their support. 2. Demonstrate the availability of adequate plans and specifications, sufficient funds, materials, supplies, and equipment, adequate technical supervision and any special labor requirements to complete such project. 3. Obtain the approvals and permits required by any other state, federal, or local agency necessary to commence construction or operation of such projects. 4. Obtain any clearances and meet any other requirements of trade unions or other labor organizations occasioned by the participation of the CCC in such projects. 5. Provide acceptable temporary living facilities for the duration of any such projects located more than one hour's driving time from a CCC base center for CCC personnel actually engaged in working on such projects, as well as all transportation required from the nearest CCC base center. 6. Hold an orientation meeting with CCC personnel at the commencement of such projects to explain the techni- cal aspects,execution of and need for such projects. 7. Present or arrange for the presentation of evening educational programs at the CCC base center nearest such project sites. These presentations may have emphasis on the history of project sites or areas,technical aspects of projects, public benefit to be derived from these or similar projects, the relationship of such projects to resources or wildlife management,or similar subjects. B. The CCC shall select, from proposals submitted by the Sponsor,those projects meeting the priorities and resources of the CCC,and shall submit to Sponsor evaluations setting forth any special requirements or conditions occasioned thereby. By so doing,with reference to any such evaluations subsequently approved by Sponsor,the CCC agrees to provide all labor,crew supervision,transportation (if within one hour's driving time by two-wheel drive vehicle from the nearest CCC base center),food and such tools as the CCC Project Coordinator determines to be available. Upon receipt of Sponsor's acceptance of such evaluations, projects shall be assigned to a CCC base center, where they will be scheduled in accordance with the priorities and resources of the CCC. C. The Sponsor.recognizes that the CCC exists under a legislative mandate to act under the direction and control of the State Office of Emergency Services, Department of Forestry and other agencies to assist the people of the State of California in times of emergencies arising from fire, flood and wind and other natural and man-caused disasters and emergencies. The Sponsor further recognizes that the resources of the CCC are limited,and the public service conservation work of the CCC may be altered in priority from time to time. Projects will be performed within the rules and regulations of the CCC,which may require temporary suspension or permanent cessation of projects due to emergency conditions as defined by such rules and regulations. The parties agree that delays by either party shall be excused and costs caused by such delays shall be borne by the party incurring such costs. CCC-96 0 M) -- D. Work performed under this agreement will be under the immediate.supervision of the CCC officials. The Sponsor will' provide such operation supervision, technical assistance, guidance and inspection as it considers necessary to properly complete the work. E. Nothing herein shall be construed as obligating the Sponsor to expend or obligate funds in excess of appropriations authorized by law. F. All improvements constructed in whole or in part on lands owned or controlled by Sponsor will remain the property of the Sponsor. G. Permission to camp and perform work on lands owned or controlled by Sponsor does not in any way convey to the CCC, its staff, or any person or persons working with the CCC in the performance of said work, employee status that would extend to them the benefits afforded to permanent employees of Sponsor. H. Upon completion of each project, or any phase thereof, permission is hereby granted to the CCC to place upon the project site a sign or emblem, consistent in size and design to its surroundings, indicating the participation of the CCC and the year thereof. I. The CCC and Sponsor each agree to indemnify and hold harmless the other, its officers, agents and employees from all claims,demands or liability caused by the indemnifying party during or after completion of the project. J. Neithe, party may assign this contract or any interest therein without the written consent of the other party. K. All contracts relating to the construction or operation of the project, including those executed following comple- tion of the project, shall contain a clause prohibiting discrimination against any employee or employee applicant engaged in project work or project operation, on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, ancestry, age, physical handicap or national origin. Such clause shall include all aspects of employer-employee and employer-employee applicant relations. L. Subject to the provisions herein, all remedies allowed by law are available to either party for enforcement of this contract. Any waiver of rights by either party on any matter relating to this contract shall not be deemed to be a waiver on any other matter relating to this contract. M. If any part of this contract is found to be invalid the remainder of the contract shall continue in effect. N. This contract may be modified by mutual written agreement of the parties. O. This agreement shall remain in effect unless terminated upon sixty (60) days written notice from either party to the other. P. No member of, or delegate to, Congress, or Resident Commissioner, shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement, or to any benefit thai may arise therefrom; but this provision shall not be construed to extend this agreement if made with a corporation for its general benefit. (Applicable only if Sponsor is an agency of the United States Government.) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have agreed to the conditions of this Agreement as of the last date written below. Date: �''"2¢- E-.3 Date: d �� STATE OF CALI RNIA Sponsor:__Citi of_ Atascadero California Co ery ion Corps e1 (NAME AGENCY) By: ---------- ----- gY. Title:_bcr¢C_4s_- e, -P* ��c h���l Title: Deputy Director Office of Program Development Address: 6500 Palma Atascadero, CA 93422