To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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ADOPT RESOLUTION CC-2110-094, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR PER CAPITA GRANT FUND
DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A GRANT APPLICATION TO INSTALL RUBBER SURFACING AT PERRY PARK
AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION OF $100,423 FROM THE QUIMBY FEE FUND TO INSTALL RUBBER SURFACING AT THE PERRY PARK PLAY AREA
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 5, 2018, California voters approved Proposition 68, the "Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018" (Senate Bill 5). A number of grant programs for drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access will be supported with Proposition 68 bond proceeds. One opportunity for funding is the "Per Capita Program" which provides $185 million to cities and counties statewide for local park rehabilitation, creation and improvements on a per capita basis. Under this program, grant recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors.
The process to obtain these funds is initiated by City Council adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply to the "Per Capita Program". Adoption of the Resolution expresses the City Council's agreement with the State funding contract and confirmation the City will complete, operate and maintain the grant-funded projects. The Resolution also designates an authorized position, the City Manager, to represent the City and execute all documents and negotiations on behalf of the City.
After submission of the Resolution to the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), the next step is to submit the application packet(s) by December 31, 2021. Once approved and executed per agreement, a completion packet of said project(s) must be sent to OGALS no later than March 31, 2024.
The City's per capita allocation is $219,577 - composed of $177,...
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