HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 06-014 WIF grant boating ambassadorMcCALL CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA BILL
Number
Meeting Date January 12, 2006
AB 06-14
216 East Park Street
McCall, ID 83638
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Waterways Improvement Fund grant application
for a boating ambassador program
Approvals: Department/
Committee/Individual
Initials
Remarks
(Originator/
support)
Mayor /Council
City Manager
Community Development
Treasurer
Clerk
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Operations
Parks & Recreation
COST IMPACT: local in -kind match;
approximately $5000 in grant funds from IDPR
Airport
FUNDING SOURCE: matching funds from
Recreation Department and Valley County; grant
from Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Library
City Attorney
TIMELINE:
May 15-September 15, 2006
Grant Coordinator
originator
Other:
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Recreation Department has recognized the need for assistance at the City of McCall Public
boat launch during the summer months, particularly on weekends. The use at the launch has
increased, and parking of trailers, and loading and unloading boats has caused unnecessary
conflict among users. "Clean vessels" are also a concern, as Eurasian milfoil continues to be a
noxious weed problem, particularly near the boat launch area.
The Recreation Department wishes to seek funding for a pilot project through the Waterways
Improvement Fund grant program. The funding would allow the City to hire a part-time boating
ambassador, who would work at the boat launch and provide information for boaters, do boating
safety inspections, perform "clean vessel" inspections, provide public information to users,
alleviate traffic congestion by assisting with loading and unloading as needed, and direct users to
appropriate boat trailer parking locations. The ambassador could also provide general public
information to users, such as other activities and sites of interest in and around the McCall area.
The project proposal has received support from the staff at IDPR, and has received endorsement
from the Valley County Waterways Committee, and Valley County Sheriff's Department. The
Parks and Recreation Director would provide training and supervision, and the Valley County
Sheriff's Department Marine Deputy Supervisor would provide training on specific boating laws,
inspections, and other pertinent boating issues.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the submission of the Waterways Improvement Fund grant application and
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
Meeting Date ACTION
January 12, 2006 Approved