California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Coastal Erosion Control Programs - Letter of Intent Example for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Funding - application

Sep 15, 2026

Letter of intent template for City of Coastville seeking Fiscal Year 2026-27 grant funding from DBW’s Coastal Erosion Control Programs. The letter captures agency and contact information, the specific coastal erosion location at North end of Coastville Beach, erosion causes and impacts, and a proposed engineered berm solution using approximately 200,000 cubic yards of beach sand. It also details application amount, estimated costs, project status, permitting milestones, design phases, construction dates, and post-construction monitoring through February 2028.

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Letter of Intent Example for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Funding

Applicant information and contact

Erosion problem description and causes

Proposed solution and implementation plan

Funding request, costs, and project schedule

California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways Coastal Erosion Control Programs Letter of Intent Example for Fiscal Year 2026/27 Funding November 25, 2024 Dear Mr. Caldwell, Please accept this as the City of Coastville’s letter of intent to apply for fiscal year 2026-27 grant funding from DBW’s coastal erosion control programs. All required information is below. Regards,(signature) Sandy Sample Agency: City of Coastville Contact: Sandy Sample, Director of Public Works, 916-555-1234, [sandys@coastville.ca.gov](sandys@coastville.ca.gov). Location of coastal erosion problem: North end of Coastville Beach. Description of erosion problem and causes: Over the last 10 years the northern end of Coastville Beach has been eroded by oceanic winds and waves. The beach continues to narrow at an average rate of about 5 feet per year, with some years being much worse due to episodic erosion events. A road behind the beach is experiencing periodic overtopping during extremely high tides, and utilities under the road are at risk of damage if the road is undermined. Description of proposed solution: Placement of about 200,000 cubic yards of beach sand in a strategically positioned engineered berm at the northern end of the beach. The City would periodically rebuild the berm using its own equipment. Over a period of several years the sand would erode away, but placement would be engineered to minimize sand loss to the extent possible without a solid retention structure. Potential application amount and phase: The City is considering applying to DBW for a $1,500,000 grant to fund the construction phase of this project. Estimated total cost of this phase: $3,000,000 . Estimated total cost of entire project, all phases: $3,500,000 . Project status and schedule: • CEQA is complete. • Pre-construction engineering is currently in progress and is 60% complete. • Permits and consultations: Begin December 2024 , end December 2025. • 90% designs: Begin January 2026, end April 2026. • 100% designs: Begin May 2026, end July 2026. • Advertise and bid: Begin August 2026, end October 2026. • Construction: Begin November 2026, end February 2027. • Post-construction monitoring: Begin February 2027, end February 2028.

FAQs

Who is the applicant and who should be contacted for this letter of intent?

The applicant is the City of Coastville, and the contact person listed is Sandy Sample, Director of Public Works, with phone number and email provided.

What coastal erosion problem and impacts does the letter describe?

The letter describes erosion at the north end of Coastville Beach caused by oceanic winds and waves, with the beach narrowing over time. It also notes periodic overtopping during extremely high tides and risk of damage to utilities under the road if the road is undermined.

What solution, funding amount, and project timeline are proposed for the grant?

The proposal is to place about 200,000 cubic yards of beach sand in an engineered berm at the northern end of the beach, with periodic rebuilding by the City. The City considers applying for a $1,500,000 grant for the construction phase, and the schedule runs from permitting through post-construction monitoring ending February 2028.

Sep 15, 2026

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