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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Boating and Waterways Commission (Commission) will meet Jan. 18 in Santa Barbara to consider $1.25 million in boat launching facility grants. The meeting is open to the public and will convene at 9:00 a.m. at the Harbor View Inn, 28 West Cabrillo Blvd.

Items being considered by the Commission include:

Glorietta Bay Boat Launching Facility – San Diego County
The Commission will consider approving a $630,000 grant to the City of Coronado for improvements to the Glorietta Bay boat launching facility. The proposed project includes installation of a new gangway, repair of the concrete boat launching ramp and the adjacent rock revetment, replacement of docks and piles, relocation of boat wash down area, resurfacing and restriping of parking lot, lighting of trash and recycling enclosure, and installation of a project credit sign.

Mayflower Park Boat Launching Facility – Riverside County
The Commission will consider approving a $620,000 grant to the Riverside County Parks Department for improvements to the Mayflower Park boat launching facility. The proposed project includes a 30-foot extension to the existing boat ramp, addition of a boarding float and of an ADA compliant walkway and related concrete paths, pavement improvements to the existing parking area, renovation of night lighting within the project area and landscape improvements.

A detailed agenda of the meeting and information on the Commission may be found at http://www.dbw.ca.gov/Commission/.

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Grant and loan applications are submitted to the 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 Boating and Waterways Commission.