2009 Commission News

10/06/2009

$631,000 BOAT LAUNCH AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPROVED


Contact:  Gloria Sandoval (916) 651-5692
cell (916) 715-1657

October 6, 2009

 

SACRAMENTO – The California Boating and Waterways Commission today approved a $631,000 grant for improvements to the County of Shasta for the Balls Ferry Boat Launching Facility.

The project includes demolition of the existing deteriorated ramp, construction of a new single-lane boat launch ramp with vertical curve and a pre-cast vault restroom, installation of a new boarding float, resurfacing of the existing parking area, new sidewalks and lightning, a concrete project credit sign, and low-maintenance landscaping and ancillary items.

Grant and loan applications are submitted to the California Department of Boating and Waterways and funding for approved projects is derived from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel gasoline and the repayment of principal and interest on department-made loans.

The department provides grants to a county, city, district or other public agency for the construction of small craft boating launching facilities and loans to local agencies for the construction of small craft harbors. These grants and loans require the consent of the seven-member Boating and Waterways Commission.

 

09/30/2009

BOATING AND WATERWAYS COMMISSION TO CONSIDER $631,000 GRANT FOR BOATING LAUNCHING AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENT


Contact:  Gloria Sandoval (916) 651-5692
cell (916) 715-1657

September 30, 2009

 

SACRAMENTO - The California Boating and Waterways Commission will meet Oct. 6 in Sacramento to consider a $631,000 boat launching and facility improvement grant. The meeting is open to the public and will convene at 9:30 a.m. at the Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo, 1782 Tribute Road.

The commission will consider approving the grant to the County of Shasta for improvements to the Balls Ferry Boat Launching Facility located on the Sacramento River. The proposed project includes demolition of the existing deteriorated ramp, construction of a new single-lane boat launch ramp with vertical curve and a pre-cast vault restroom, installation of a new boarding float, resurfacing of the existing parking area, new sidewalks and lightning, a concrete project credit sign, and low-maintenance landscaping and ancillary items. The estimated total project cost is $810,000. This total includes the current request of $631,000 and a previously approved Boating and Waterways grant totaling $179,000 awarded October 2007.

Grant and loan applications are submitted to the California Department of Boating and Waterways and funding for approved projects is derived from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel gasoline and the repayment of principal and interest on department-made loans.

The department provides grants to a county, city, district or other public agency for the construction of small craft boating launching facilities and loans to local agencies for the construction of small craft harbors. These grants and loans require the consent of the seven-member Boating and Waterways Commission.

 

05/19/2009

$5.746 MILLION IN LOANS FOR BOATING FACILITIES APPROVED


Contact:  Gloria Sandoval (916) 651-5692
cell (916) 715-1657

May 19, 2009

 

SACRAMENTO - The California Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission) today approved $5.746 million in boating facility improvement loans. The loan recipients are:

Santa Barbara Harbor -- Santa Barbara County
The Commission approved a $4,781,000 loan to the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department to fund improvements for the Marina One replacement project at the Santa Barbara Harbor. The project will be completed through 10 phases over a period of 11 years, cost approximately $10,500,000 and will encompass the full replacement of the main head walk and fingers "A" - "P." The requested loan is intended to fund the first four phases.

Glen Cove Marina - Solano County
The Commission approved a $965,000 loan to Nima Gabbay, owner of Glen Cove Marina. Funds will be used to bring the marina's public restrooms up to ADA access standards, dredge the harbor and marina slips to provide access for boaters and tenants, and add to the landscaping of the marina for better public use and access to the Bay Trail.

Grant and loan applications are submitted to the California Department of Boating and Waterways and funding for approved projects is derived from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel gasoline and the repayment of principal and interest on department-made loans.

The department provides grants to a county, city, district or other public agency for the construction of small craft boating launching facilities and loans to local agencies for the construction of small craft harbors. These grants and loans require the consent of the seven-member Boating and Waterways Commission.

05/18/2009

BOATING AND WATERWAYS COMMISSION TO CONSIDER $5.746 MILLION IN LOANS FOR BOATING FACILITIES MAY 19


Contact:  Gloria Sandoval (916) 651-5692
cell (916) 715-1657

May 18, 2009

 

SACRAMENTO - The California Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission) will meet May 19 to consider $5.746 million in boating facility improvement loans. The meeting is open to the public and will convene at 8:30 a.m. at the Sterling Hotel, 1300 H Street, in Sacramento. The proposed loan recipients are: 

Santa Barbara Harbor -- Santa Barbara County

The Commission will consider a $4,781,000 loan to the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department to fund improvements for the Marina One replacement project at the Santa Barbara Harbor. The project will be completed through 10 phases over a period of 11 years and will encompass the full replacement of the main head walk and fingers "A" - "P." Approximate cost for the 10 phases is $10,500,000. The requested loan is intended to fund the first four phases. Between the years 1961 and 1985, the Commission consented to loans totaling $7,291,000 for improvements to Marina One.

Glen Cove Marina - Solano County

The Commission will consider a $965,000 loan to Nima Gabbay, owner of Glen Cove Marina. Funds will be used to bring the marina's public restrooms up to ADA access standards, dredge the harbor and marina slips to provide access for boaters and tenants, and add to the landscaping of the marina for better public use and access to the Bay Trail. The Commission previously consented to a $400,000 loan for improvements to the marina in 1989, which was paid in full upon the sale of the marina to the current owner. Grant and loan applications are submitted to the California Department of Boating and Waterways and funding for approved projects is derived from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel gasoline and the repayment of principal and interest on department-made loans.

The department provides grants to a county, city, district or other public agency for the construction of small craft boating launching facilities and loans to local agencies for the construction of small craft harbors. These grants and loans require the consent of the seven-member Boating and Waterways Commission.

02/27/2009

$768,000 IN GRANTS AND LOANS FOR BOATING FACILITIES APPROVED


Contact:  Gloria Sandoval (916) 651-5692
cell (916) 715-1657

February 27, 2009

 

SACRAMENTO - The California Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission) today approved $768,000 in boating facility improvement grants and loans. 

Sunbeam Lake Boating Launching Facility, City of Seeley -- Imperial County
The Commission approved a $130,000 grant to Imperial County to identify the appropriate scope, estimated project construction costs and complete plans and specifications for the Sunbeam Lake Boat Launching Facility. 

Tahoe Vista Boat Launching Facility, Lake Tahoe - Placer County
The Commission approved a $300,000 grant to the North Tahoe Public Utility District for engineering, permitting and planning of 24 pull-through vehicle and trailer parking spaces to support the boat launch completed in 2006 at the Tahoe Vista Boat Launching Facility. 

Martinez Marina, City of Martinez - Contra Costa County 
The Commission approved a loan in the amount of $338,000 to the City of Martinez for breakwater repair of the Martinez Marina Waterside Improvement Project. 

Grant and loan applications are submitted to the California Department of Boating and Waterways and funding for approved projects is derived from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel gasoline and the repayment of principal and interest on department-made loans.

The department provides grants to a county, city, district or other public agency for the construction of small craft boating launching facilities and loans to local agencies for the construction of small craft harbors. These grants and loans require the consent of the seven-member Boating and Waterways Commission.

 

02/24/2009

BOATING AND WATERWAYS COMMISSION TO CONSIDER $768,000 IN FUNDING FOR BOATING FACILITIES FEBRUARY 27


Contact:  Gloria Sandoval (916) 651-5692
cell (916) 715-1657

February 24, 2009

 

SACRAMENTO - The California Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission) will meet February 27 to consider $768,000 in boating facility improvement grants and loans. The meeting is open to the public and will convene at 8:30 a.m. at the Sterling Hotel, 1300 H Street, in Sacramento. The proposed grant and loan recipients are: 

Sunbeam Lake Boating Launching Facility, City of Seeley -- Imperial County
The Commission will consider a $130,000 grant to Imperial County to identify the appropriate scope, estimated project construction costs and complete plans and specifications for the Sunbeam Lake Boat Launching Facility.

Tahoe Vista Boat Launching Facility, Lake Tahoe - Placer County
The Commission will consider a $300,000 grant to the North Tahoe Public Utility District for engineering, permitting and planning of 24 pull-through vehicle and trailer parking spaces to support the boat launch completed in 2006 at the Tahoe Vista Boat Launching Facility. 

Martinez Marina, City of Martinez - Contra Costa County 
The Commission will consider a loan in the amount of $338,000 to the City of Martinez for breakwater repair of the Martinez Marina Waterside Improvement Project.

Grant and loan applications are submitted to the California Department of Boating and Waterways and funding for approved projects is derived from the taxes paid by boaters on the purchase of vessel gasoline and the repayment of principal and interest on department-made loans.

The department provides grants to a county, city, district or other public agency for the construction of small craft boating launching facilities and loans to local agencies for the construction of small craft harbors. These grants and loans require the consent of the seven-member Boating and Waterways Commission.