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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - February 3, 2010 D-09AGENDA ITEM 0 4q am CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Im AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving the Applications for Statewide Park Program Grant Funds MEETING DATE: February 3,2010 PREPARED BY: Community Center Director/Interim Director Parks and Recreation RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving the applications for statewide park program grant funds. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Parks and Recreation and Community Center departments are currently processing grant applications for four projects that qualify for the first round of funding from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2008 (Proposition 84). Statewide, $184 million may be available for projects in 2010, depending on the timing of state bond sales. This competitive grant is being awarded for the creation of new parks and new parks and recreation opportunities for communities across California. The City is seeking an estimated $19 million from the grant for four projects. Matching funds are not required. The maximum grant award for any one project is $5 million. These projects are to benefit the health of families, youth, senior citizens, and other population groups by meeting their recreational, cultural, social, educational, and environment needs. The departments have identified the following eligible projects: • Renovation of the Hutchins Street Square Automotive Shop for use as a multi-purpose recreational and rental space (approximately $4 million); • Expansion of the Blakely pool facility to include family-oriented water play structures, wading pool, and general facility upgrades (approximately $5 million); • Completion of disability access and facility replacement projects for the Lodi Grape Bowl (estimated$5 million). • Pixley Park development (estimated $5 million). All of the projects meet the initial qualificationsfor application: • The community within the proximityof the'project site (1/2 mile) has a ratio of less than 3 acres of usable park space per 1,000 residents; or, The median household income of census tracts in proximity to the projectwas lower than $47,331 based on the "California State Parks Community Fact Finder" report. Community meetings regarding each project will be scheduled near or within the site for each project as a required component of the grant process. APPROVED: Blair K'n Manager Approve the Applications for StatewidePark Program Grant Funds February 17, 2010 Page 2 Parks and Recreation staff will prepare applications, which are due March 1, 2010 to the State of California Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS). The Recreation Commission reviewed the projects and approved the grant application process. FUNDING AVAILABLE: $184 million statewide, depending on timing and success of state bond sales. FISCAL IMPACT: A successful grant application would fund projects the City cannot otherwise afford. ames Modem Community Center irector/ Interim Parks and Recreation Director JMR\tl cc: CityAttomey RESOLUTION NO. 2010-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF LODI WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the Application; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of applications(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the grant scope project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the filing of an application for the Statewide Park Program Grant Funds; and 1 - Certifies that said applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and 2. Certifies that the applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and 3. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and 4. Authorizes the City Managerto execute all applications, agreements, and amendments on behalf of the City of Lodi; and 5. Delegates authority to James M. Rodems to conduct all negotiations and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope. Dated: February 3, 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2010-10 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 3, 2010, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Mounce, and Mayor Katzakian COUNCIL MEMBERS— None COUNCIL MEMBERS— None COUNCIL MEMBERS— None 2010-10 City Clerk