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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 5890RESOLUTION COMMITTING GOVERNMENT BODY OR O RGA N I ZA TI O N TO P ROJ EC T RESOLUTION NO. 5890 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN RAFAEL APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT AGREEMENT FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDS FOR FALKIRK GREENHOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 89-665 has authorized the establishment of a National Historic Preservation Grants -in -Aid Program, providing matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for historic preservation, survey, planning, development, and acquisition projects; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing application by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of applications and the availability of local matching funds prior to submission of said applications to the State; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby: 1 . Approves the filing of an application for the National Historic Preservation Grants -in -Aid assistance for project; and 2. Appoints the Mayor or his authorized deputy as agent of the City to coordinate, process and execute all contracts, agreements, amendments and ancillary documents within the scope of the attached application. 3. Agrees that all required local matching funds will be provided for the project. I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said City held on Monday the following vote, to wit: 21st day of April , 19 80 by the AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:Breiner, Jensen, Miskimen, Nixon & Mayor Mulryan NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:None JEAhNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk ORJP-� 4-ANAL 4clo h M�3FtA. INT R 0. BOX NQ 1432, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94902 Office of Historic Preservation Y.O. Fox 2390, 1220 K Street Sacramento, California 95811 May 5, 1980 Dear Sirs, Attached is our grants-in-aid application for rehabi- litation of the greenhouse complex at the Robert Dollar Estate in San Rafael. Please note that this application is being submitted as a joint venture by Marin Heritage and the City of San Rafael. Marin Heritage is the organi- zation that was responsible forpreservation of the Dollar Estate in the first place and we are most anxious to save the greenhouse before it collapses. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Fred Dekker President Marin Heritage STATE USE ONLY Request: Ranking Score: Allocation: Plans and Spec. Approval: Office of Historic Preservation P.O. Box 2390, 1220 K Street Sacramento, California 95811 (916) 445-8006 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANTS-IN-AID APPLICATION 1. Property name as listed on the National Register of Historic Places: Robert Dollar Estate - Falkirk Address: 1408 Mission Avenue City: San Rafael, CA County: Marin Date placed on National Register: Dec. 11, 1972 National Historic Landmark? x Yes No. 2. Owner's Name:— City of San Rafael Address: 1400 Fifth Avenue, P.O. Box #60 City: San Rafael State/Zip Code: CA 94902 Telephone Number (area code): (415) 456-1112 Category (City, County, Local Preservation Group, Private): City 3. Applicant's Name: Marin Heritage/City of San Rafael Address: P.O. Box #1432 City: San Rafael State/Zip Code: CA 94902 Telephone Number (area code): (415) 457-9280 4. Contact Person's Name: Fred Dekker, President Marin Heritage Address. 12 Center Street City: San Rafael State/Zip Code: CA 94901 Telephone Number (area code): (415) 457-9280 i rec or, 5. Appointed Agent's Name: Dennis Jauch Title: Parks g Rec. Dept. Address: 618 B Street City: San Rafael State/Zip Code: CA 94901 Telephone Number (area code): (415) 456-1112 Ext 261 -51- PROJECT PERSONNEL 6. Names and addresses of project supervisor, principal researcher, architect, and archeologist, if available. A contract between a development project sponsor and the project architect should also be submitted to OHP at the time the architect is chosen. Bruce Judd, AIA 364 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 362-5154 GRANT REQUEST 7. Brief description of property's significance (with dates) and proposed project work: This request is for funding to stabilize and rehabilitate the greenhouse complex and its immediately surrounding grounds located on the Robert Dollar Estate (Falkirk) San Rafael's Community Cultural Center. The home was built in 1888. The greenhouse dates from the 1920's when the grounds were extensively n kelandsca¢ed. This complex is historically significant as an Integral part of the total estate which reflects the lifestyle of the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. The proposed project entails rehabilitation of this complex for use as a community horticultural center. 8. Type of project: Acquisition - amount: $ X Development - amount: $0 b;ZiiSiT—. Development Planning - $ 9. Amount of local share: $_15,000 10. Amount of federal share: $ 15,000 11. Total project cost: $30,000 12. Assured sources of local matching share and amounts: TYPE, SOURCE, and DATE AVAILABLE AMOUNT Cash - City of San Rafael - Available at any time $5,000 Cash Cash Equivalent - Marin Heritage - Available at initiation of program $100000 TOTAL $15,000 -52- 13• Have you applied to any other sources for funding to do work on this property? _Yes X No. If yes, to whom? When will you be notified whether your application has been accepted or denied? What is the project period for that grant? However we intend to request funds from other sources for development of programs and acquisition of necessary materials once the greenhouse com- plex is rehabilitated. 14. Are you applying for funding for a project that was submitted to OHP in a previous year, but that did not receive funding? Yes X No. If yes, in what year did you previously apply? 15. Are you applying for funding for a project that received OHP funding in an earlier year? X Yes No. If yes, in what year(s)? 1976-77 Funds have been received -and utilized for restoration o e o ar ouse. 16. Has the Office of Historic Preservation previously funded plans and specifications for your project? _Yes X No. If yes, when? . PROJECT INFORMATION 17. The project involves: _Acquisition _Rehabilitation JLReconstruction ' ,XStabilization Restoration Other (Specify): _ Architectural Plans PROJECTS INVOLVING ACQUISITION (For non -acquisition projects, skip to #24.) 18. Name and address of purchaser: N/A 19. Is the property available for purel se? 20. State lot dimensions or acreage of the property. Include a parcel map, with the area to be acquired clearly detailed. Indicate National Register boundaries. 21. For acquisition projects, list the names and addresses of appraisers, dates and amounts of appraisals, if available. 22. Proposed acquisition schedule: 23. Will the project acquire less -than -fee -simple interest in the resource? —Yes No. If yes, describe: -53- s CD 0 rt -, 0 C cD Ln Ln r+ 0 0 S N cr o, r+ O 0 rt T a CL o, n r� r+ CD CD T 0 C LA v :CD x PROJECT DESCRIPTION 24. List exact project work and estimated costs by work category. WORK esearch & Photo Documentation Removal of undergrowth and debris Prepare architectural plans and specifications Secure tepair and replacement materials including lumber, millwork, roofing, siding, glass, etc. Solar energy equipment and installation Project foreman to direct volunteer work force Construction and other work by volunteers (cash equivalent) AMOUNT $100 $400 $1000 $15,000 $6 , 000 $3,500 $4,000 TOTAL $30,000 25. If you are granted only a portion of your request, which project work items (listed above) will be accomplished? List in priority order. Items one thru four. 26. Has the structure been moved from its original location? Yes X No. If yes, when, why and what distance? 27. Has the fabric or appearance of the structure been changed from the original? X Yes No. If yes, when, how, and to what degree? Change in aWeearance of the structure has occurred due to deterioration caused by deferred maintenance and overgrowth of plant life in and around the structure. The basic fabric of the structure 1s still there however. 28. Has the environment in which the property is located been altered? Yes X No. If yes, when, how, and to what degree? Only the jungle like overgrowth of shrubs, ivy and small trees make it different. Removal of excess plant life will bring the environment back to what it was. 29. Is the property now endangered? X Yes No. If yes, in what way(s)? Encroachment Impending demolition Other (Specify): X Vandalism X Deterioration X Code violation (specify): Hazardous and unsafe for public use In present condition. 30. Will this project significantly reduce the endangerment? If so, how? Yes. Stabilization and rehabilitation of the greenhouse complex and clear- ing of the surrounding grounds will arrest the continuing process of deteri- oration and will turn what is now a hazardous, overgrown area into a functional horticultural center for public use. Continuing maintenance will be performed 31. What are the long-range plans for the property? by City staff and volunteers. er2glete rehabilitation of greenhouse and restoration of surrounding garden Integration of these components into a working horticultural center accessible to all segments of the community for use by garden clubs, schools, City parks and the public at large. -54- 32. If you receive a grant for your project, who will maintain the property once the work is completed? If the maintenance will be done by someone other then the applicant, enclose an operating agreement. City of San Rafael parks and Recreation Department. Volunteers. 33. How will the requirements for public access be met? Center Is open to tiie public on weekdays and made available use b individuals and Community Cultural would be accessible groups during weekends and evenings. The greenhouse complex te 34. How will the community benefit lfromic nthis project?the same �sWill gm q T in 1974t th People oufp San Rafiael voted to purchase and �y particular Estate. The community now enjoys the historic home as an art rcentve er,Dmeeting place and public park. Rehabilitation of the greenhouse will complement and extend this public use and establish the only public horticulture) censer in the 35. How will the project stimulate stimulate preservation in the conmunitatbon in your community? It will county. e period landscape architecture, horticultural serving as a demonstration of specimens and gardeningtec appropriate for enhancing local preservation projects, both public nd and 36. Briefly describe the project's national, state, or local significance. The greenhouse complex provides an essential element in cecrei.tn an a image of the grand country estates once so prevalent in g ecur the suburban Bay Area. 37. Will the project use or generate revolving funds? X Yes Money raised through use of the facilit No. horticultural societies fors ectal Y,through plant sales, rental to local ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS continuing incomeramsfor,theasses centernd education will provide 38. Give the name and population of the cit or located. If rural y town in which the project is give the name of the nearest city or town, its Population and distance from the property. 45,000 39. The project is located in (include incumbents' names); a• U.S. Congressional District No. 5 John L. Burton b• State Assembly District No. C. State Senatorial District No. Wi dam Filante Barry Keene 40, IsYES NO your project located in a HUD -designated Flood Hazard Zone? If yes, is Proof that flood insurance has been X secured enclosed? 41. Will the project involve the displacement of current N/A owners or tenants? If yes, has a statement of compliance with the Uniform X Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970, PL 91-646, been enclosed? N/A -55- 49. Are three copies of 8 x 10 black and white glossy prints of all principal elevations of the property, and 4 x 5's of principal areas included in development project work, enclosed? X -56- YES NO 42. Will the project involve relocation costs for displaced occupants? If yes, specify amount: $ a X 43. Are the original SF -424 (now complete through Part 3) and any State Clearinghouse comments, or certification that no comments were generated, enclosed? X If no, on what date was the project submitted to the State Clearinghouse for review? May 5, 1980 If the State Clearinghouse has sent you an "Acknowledgement of Receipt" for your SF -4241 enter the State Clearinghouse number on the acknowledgement card. 44. Is your project located in an areawide clearinghouse district? X If yes, are the orianal areawide clearinghouse comments, or certification that no comments were generated, enclosed? X If comments or certification are not enclosed on what date was the project submitted? May 5 1960 45. Is the signed resolution enclosed? X 46. Is the signed Assurance of Compliance, Form DI 1350, enclosed? X 47. Are plans and specifications enclosed? X If no, explain: - project involves only acquisition expected to forward: month year X are dependent on project �?ing funded �r other reason: Project wi 1 begin on June 7. Plans and specifications c nn t be made until asured. Marin i Heritage 48. Is the preliminary archeological assessment enclosed? If no, explain: X - project does not involve ground disturbance expected to forward: month year dependent on project being funded other reason: 49. Are three copies of 8 x 10 black and white glossy prints of all principal elevations of the property, and 4 x 5's of principal areas included in development project work, enclosed? X -56- YES NO 50. Is at least one color slide of the principal area of the property, or, if it is a development project, a slide of principal facade and area of work, enclosed? X Completing an application form indicates you are willing to meet the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Grant Program of Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, and of the Office of Historic Preservation. Such grants are given in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. Your signature certifies that the local match in Item 12 is now available. Agent's Signatu (or Applicant's, if project is spo s red by an individual) When completed, submit this form to: Office of Historic Preservation P.O. Box 2390 Sacramento, CA 95811 May 5, 1980 Date form submitted If you have any questions, write to the above address, or call the grant section of the Office of Historic Preservation, at (916) 445-8006. C- 1777D -57- U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE Marin Heritage/ (TITLE VI. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964) City of San Rafael (hereinafter called "Applicant -Recipient") (Name of Applicant•Rae Inlant HEREBY AGREES THAT IT will comply with Title V1 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88.352) and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to the Department of the Interior Regulation (43 CFR 17) issued pursuant to that title, to the and that, in accordance with Title VI of that Act and the Regulation, no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant -Recipient receives financial assistance from Heritage Conservation & Rea Scrvice and Hereby Gives (Bureau or Off Ica) Assurance That It will immediately take any measures to effectuate this agreement. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant -Recipient by Heritage Conservation & Rec. Service , This assurance obligates the (Bureau or Office) Applicant -Recipient, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee for the period during which the real property or structure is used for a purpose involving lite provision of similar services or benefits. If any personal property is so provided, this assurance obligates the Applicant -Recipient for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance obligates the Applicant -Recipient for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by Heritage Consomotion & Rac. Service . (Bureau or office) THIS ASSURANCE Is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans, contracts, property discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant -Recipient by the bureau or office, including installment payments after such date on account of arrangements for Federal financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant -Recipient recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance, and that the United States shall reserve the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on (lie Applicant -Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose signature(s) appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant -Recipient. May 4, 1980 DATE Marin Heritage/City of San Rafael APPLICANT -RECIPIENT l BV President. Chairmen of Board or Mayor Comparable Authorized Official 1400 5th Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94902 P.O. Box ##60 APPLICANT -RECIPIENT'S MAILING ADDRESS DI Form 1350 -58- oe unt io wont rim, c/o Lwy Menu, lea m,sswn Sl., Sin neteei. ' Marin Heritage Volunteer's To Restore Greenhouse Marin 1-loritago has boon given the go-ahead to undertake the seemingly monumental task of restoring the old greenhouse behind the Falkirk Com- munity Cultural Center.' East week, the city council unani- mously approved.Marin Heritage's request to take on the restoration project. Dilapidated and overgrown with shrubbdi•y, the structure will be rehabilitated by volunteer workmen organized by Marin Heritage. The greenhouse is surrounded by over- grown ivy, ,poison. oak, French Broom anti' yrachhhthe, 'but trod Dekker, president of Marin Heritage, says the building is structurally ,sound. Res- toration could cost about $3Q,000, ossibly funded by the state of- A of historic preservation or the San Francisco Foundation Buck Funds. Dekker added that many volunteer groups are ready to help once the project gets (lie greenlight, but there is still a great need for architectural, carpentry, photography and writing skills to holy organize and record the project. Once the garden is restored it will become a horticultural showcase for the center, reported Dekkor.'Plants for Falkirk and other city gardens can be grown there, It can naso be used for Rardening rinsses or programs for senior citizens, handicapped residents or the county's occupational program. The projoct was praised by the council, including John Miskimon, who earlier suggested building a city parking lot in file garden area, AM® Annrnvel Nn. 29-1.49410 STANDARD FORM 424 PAGE 1 (10-75) 424-101 ���� Proseribod by GSA. P'oderal Neaaooment Circular 74-7 FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 2• APPLI- a• NUMBER 3. STATE o. NUMBER CANT'S APPLI• APPLICA- TION TIOIDENTI• 1. TYPE PREAPPLICATION b. DATE b. DATE Year month day ACTION APPLICATION CATION Your month day 19 FIER ASSIGNED 19 (Mark ap. ❑ NOTIFICATION OF INTENT (OpL) Leaue propriala boat) ❑ REPORT OF FEDERAL ACTION Blank 4. LEGAL APPLICANT/ RECIPIENT S. FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO. a. Applicant Name Marin Heritage/City of San Rafael b. Organization Unit c. Straut/P,O. Box : 1400 5th Ave. PRO. e. NUMBER I I l a d. City San Rafael a, county Mar i n GRAM b. TITLE 1. state : CA 94902 It. ZIP Colo: From Historic h. Contact Person (Name Fred Dekker Federal eaten Catalog) preserve t i on & telephone No.) 41 457-9280 7. DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT A&FefiD S. TYPE OF APPLICANT/RECIPIENT Dollar Estate (Falkirk) Greenhouse Complex A -State "-Community Action Agnncy D-4nl rat : 1- Niter Educational Institution is for funds to assist in stabilization )- lhar Tribe -SuApplication Districts N-0thor (8yetiJy) s and rehabilitation of greenhouse complex and D -County E -city Marin Heritage surrounding grounds. for use as ct3Rlmun i tV F -School Dlaltlet G -Special Purpose District horticultural center. Beteg' uppropriala tette 9. TYPE OF ASSISTANCE A-Daslc grant D -Insurance 8 B -Supplemental Grant E -Other Enter appro- EC-Lasn Prieto letter.) 10. 10. AREA OF PROJECT IMPACT (Names of cities, counties. 11. ESTIMATED NUM- 12. TYPE OF APPLICATION Stats"', ate.) OF FERSONS A -New C-Rsviston E-,Augmentstlon San Rafael, CA Marin Co. '�B,EER L+7", �(fff° B -Renewal D-Contlnuellon Enter letter appropriate 13. PROPOSED FUNDIN.3 14. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF: 15. TYPE OF CHANGE (For lite or ire) AIncfese 0 -Decrease lars Dollars FOther (Spaeflp): ■. FEDERAL S 115,.Q0© .CO a• APPLICANT b. PROJECT b. APPLICANT $� 00 0,0ID 5 5 C-Dcreeeo D Duration D-Dscrna Durellon e. STATE .00 E-Cancellallon 16. PROJECT START 17. PROJECT DATEmgnth y DUj TION ester appro- fi i1 ILII d. LOCAL 10 Q 00 900r b 1i{ Months riate letters) _IL JI e. OTHER 18. ESTIMATED DATE TO Year month day 19. EXISTING FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER _ .00 BE SUBMITTED TO I. TOTAL ,00 FEDERAL AGENCY ► 19 20. FEDERAL AGENCY TO RECEIVE REQUEST (Name, City. State, ZIP Dods) Ue p t. of REMARKS ADDED Heritage Conservation 6 Recreation Service, Wash. DC 20240 [3 Yes CENo o 22. s. Ta the best of my knowledge and belief, b. It required by OMB Circular A-95 this application wes submitted, pursuant to In. No re- Response therein, to responses are attached; STHE dot■ In this prapplieation/epplieetlon are true and correct, the document has Man struct one appropriate clearinghouses and all sponse attached APPLICANT duty authorized by the govorning body of (1) E] 1:1t` CERTIFIES the applicant and the applicant will comply THAT Is. with the eNoched aaurences If the Hoist- W [] ❑ ones Is approved. (3) ❑ ❑ g 23. o. TYPED NAME AND TITLE b. SIGNATURE c. DATE SIGNED r CERTIFYING Lawrence E. Mu 1 cyan IQt' month day b� jJ REPRE- Mayor it Y 19 5 5 SENTATIVE ` 24. AGENCY NAME 25. APPLICA- Your month day TION RECEIVED 19 26. ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT 27. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 28. FEDERAL APPLICATION IDENTIFICATION F� §T 29. ADDRESS 30. DENT RAL GRAN ATION 31. ACTION TAKEN 32. FUNDING Year month day 34. Year month day STARTING 13 a. AWARDED a. FEDERAL f .00 23. ACTION _DATE ► 19 0.4%TE 19 ❑ b. REJECTED b. APPLICANT ,00 36. CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMA• 38. rear month day TION (Name and Ialsphone number) ENDING a. RETURNED FOR a. STATE .00 DATE 19 d. LOQ .IDG AMENDMEKT 37. REMARKS ADDED © d. DEFERRED a. OTHER .00 1. TOTAL f .00 (� e. WITHDRAWN ❑ Y64 ❑No 3a. a. In laking above action,any comments recolvd from doorin``he Sao Were con. siderd. 1t agency response Is due under provlslons of Part 1, OED Clreula A -9S, b. FEDERAL AGENCY A-95 OFFICIAL (Name and telephone ao.) FEDERAL AGENCY It has been or Is being made. "5 ACTION STANDARD FORM 424 PAGE 1 (10-75) 424-101 ���� Proseribod by GSA. P'oderal Neaaooment Circular 74-7