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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Application for Youth Soccer and Recreational
Development Program Grant for Blakely Park
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2016
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt resolution approving the application for Youth Soccer and
Recreational Development Program Grant for Blakely Park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department desires to
pursue a grant that, if successful, would result in new turf, irrigation
system, restrooms, ball diamond renovations and a new soccer field
at Blakely Park.
The grant opportunity is the 2016 California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program.
Applications are due November 1, 2016. The competitive grant is being administered by the State Parks,
Office of Grants and Local Services, and is intended to provide funds for new youth soccer, baseball,
softball and basketball recreation opportunities in heavily populated, low-income urban areas with high
youth crime and unemployment rate. Cities, recreation districts, school districts and community-based
organizations are eligible to apply for the grants, which may not exceed $1 million per project. The
projects must include a water conservation measure, and may not be used for land acquisition.
Blakely Park is the site that best meets the grant objectives. It has one usable baseball diamond on the
west side. This project would convert the east diamond into an all -dirt infield, remove the existing
turf/weed surface and replace it with turf grass, and add a new soccer field that would span both
outfields. Additionally, it is in one of Lodi's lowest -income neighborhoods. Within a half -mile radius (area
established by grant instructions), the median household income is $35,025 (vs. $49,000 citywide) and
the unemployment rate is 19.8 percent, compared to 7.8 percent citywide. The area also has a history of
gang and other crime, with 84 calls for police service to the park and adjacent streets in a recent seven-
month period.
The water savings would be significant. Blakely Park's existing irrigation system is outdated and
underpowered, resulting in some turf areas receiving excess water so that others receive sufficient
amounts. Installing a new irrigation system, including a booster pump, is estimated to save approximately
1 million gallons of water a year.
The Recreation Commission has expressed its support for this project, provided an opportunity for public
comment at its September 6, 2016, meeting and PRCS held a public workshop on September 15 at the
Lodi Boys & Girls Club to receive public input on the proposal.
Other than the Grape Bowl, the City does not have a defined soccer field outside a basin park, providing
an opportunity for soccer during late fall and winter, when basins may be closed for an extended period
to hold storm water.
APPROVED: A`
Stephen Schwab ity Manager
Adopt Resolution Approving Application for Youth Soccer and Recreational Development Program Grant for Blakely
Park
September 21, 2016
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FISCAL IMPACT: The grant would provide funds for a project the department can't otherwise
afford. Measure R, if passed, includes funding for a similar project that
could be used for other upgrades at Blakely Park if we are successful with
the application.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Jeff Hoodr y'
Parks, Recce nd Cu Sural Services Director
RM
cc: City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LODI APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR YOUTH
SOCCER AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
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 Youth
Soccer and Recreation Development Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the
grant application process; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application before
submission of said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California to
complete the Grant Scope project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi hereby:
1. Approves the filing of a Youth Soccer and Recreational Development Program
grant application for the Blakely Park Sports Fields and Water Conservation Project; and
2. 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
3. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient
funds to operate and maintain the project; and
4. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the
General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and
5. Delegates the authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign 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; and
6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and guidelines.
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-173 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held September 21, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, and Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Mayor Chandler
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
NIFER ZRAIOLO
City Clerk
2016-173