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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 20, 2017 C-09TM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM AGENDA TITLE: Receive Report Regarding Communication Pertaining to 2018 Park Bond Funding MEETING DATE: September 20, 2017 PREPARED BY: City Clerk RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive report regarding communication pertaining to 2018 Park Bond funding. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City received a request for communication from the League of California Cities regarding 2018 Park Bond funding that is being negotiated in Senate Bill 5 and Assembly Bill 18. There was a need to send a letter of support immediately. City parks throughout the state have suffered from a lack of funding. The last true park bond, Proposition 40, passed 15 years ago. Since then, parks have suffered through the Great Recession as cities struggled to shore up shrinking budgets. Many parks departments have not recovered and are still weighed down by deferred maintenance. There is high demand for grant funds, with the need highest in disadvantaged communities. Both park bond measures contain numerous programs that would benefit cities, including grants for safe neighborhood parks in park -poor communities, per capita allocations for park rehabilitation and improvement, and competitive grants for local agencies for such activities as climate preparedness and adaptation. The City of Lodi supports the per capita funding allocation for local park improvement and rehabilitation in AB 18. This is $425 million for local park improvement and rehabilitation that would be distributed on a per capita basis. Under AB 18, Lodi stands to get $394,185 in per capita funding, plus additional funding if qualified for some of the other programs funded by the bond. With this funding, the City of Lodi could replace playgrounds that have been removed due to unsafe conditions, renovate aging park restrooms, and improve park lighting. SB 5 only includes about half of the funding. AB 18 funding is critical to recover from the backlog of deferred maintenance. The attached letter, electronically signed by the Mayor, was sent out on September 7, 2017. A copy of the initial request is also attached. This report is provided for informational purposes only, pursuant to policy. FISCAL IMPACT: FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable. Not applicable. nifer M. ity Clerk erraiolo APPROVED: IlaaVfitaal ep en chi r, City Manager N:\Administration\CLERK\Council\COUNCOM\LeagueReceiveReportMaster.doc CITY COUNCIL DOUG KUEHNE, Mayor ALAN NAKANISHI, Mayor Pro Tempore MARK CHANDLER BOB JOHNSON JOANNE MOUNCE CITY OF LODI CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET P.O. BOX 3006 LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910 (209) 333-6702 / FAX (209) 333-6807 www.lodi.gov cityclerk@Iodi.gov September 7, 2017 Assemblymember Jim Cooper State Capitol, Room 6025 Sacramento, CA 95814 Fax: (916) 319-2109 RE: 2018 Park Bond Funding — Notice of Support STEPHEN SCHWABAUER City Manager JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO City Clerk JANICE D. MAGDICH City Attorney Dear Assemblymember Cooper: The City of Lodi is writing to you about the bond for parks and/or water that is being negotiated in SB 5 and AB 18. City parks throughout the state have suffered from a lack of funding. The last true park bond, Proposition 40, passed 15 years ago. Since then, parks have suffered through the Great Recession as cities struggled to shore up shrinking budgets. Many parks departments have not recovered and are still weighed down by deferred maintenance. There is high demand for grant funds, with the need highest in disadvantaged communities. Both park bond measures contain numerous programs that would benefit cities, including grants for safe neighborhood parks in park -poor communities, per capita allocations for park rehabilitation and improvement, and competitive grants for local agencies for such activities as climate preparedness and adaptation. The City of Lodi supports the per capita funding allocation for local park improvement and rehabilitation in AB 18. This is $425 million for local park improvement and rehabilitation that would be distributed on a per capita basis. Per capita funding is extremely important because of the backlog of need in cities. Under AB 18, Lodi stands to get $394,185 in per capita funding, plus additional funding if we qualify for some of the other programs funded by the bond. With this funding, the City of Lodi could replace playgrounds that have been removed due to unsafe conditions, renovate aging park restrooms, and improve park lighting. SB 5 only includes about half of the funding. AB 18 funding is critical to recover from the backlog of deferred maintenance. urge you to please contact the Speaker and the Pro Tem to ask for $425 million for per capita park improvement grants. Please also let Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia know you support this funding. Sincerely, Id' Dcue,",teitae Doug Kuehne Mayor, City of Lodi cc: Senator Cathleen Galgiani, Fax: (916) 651-4905 Stephen Qualls, League of California Cities, squalls@cacities.org Meg Desmond, League of California Cities, mdesmond@cacities.org Jennifer Ferraiolo From: Stephen R. Qualls <squalls@cacities.org> Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 12:37 PM Subject: 2018 Park Bond Funding Attachments: ACTION_ALERT_2018_Park_Bond_Funding.zip ACTION ALERT!! 2018 Park Bond Funding Background: City parks throughout the state have suffered from a lack of funding. The last true park bond, Proposition 40, passed 15 years ago. Since then, parks have suffered through the Great Recession as cities struggled to shore up shrinking budgets. Many parks departments have not recovered, and are still weighed down by deferred maintenance. There is high demand for grant funds, as evidenced by the 8:1 ratio of available funds to applicant requests, with the need highest in disadvantaged communities. Both park bond measures contain numerous programs that would benefit cities, including grants for safe neighborhood parks in park -poor communities, per capita allocations for park rehabilitation and improvement, and competitive grants for local agencies for such activities as climate preparedness and adaptation. Negotiations continue in the waning days of the Legislative Session. Lawmakers may pass a measure this session or decide to push the discussion to this fall. Either way, it is critical that Legislators hear from their cities about the importance of a high level of per capita funding for cities, counties, and parks districts. SB 5 (de Leon) Funding vs. AB 18 (E. Garcia) Funding > AB 18 Funding: Allocation of $425 million for park rehabilitation and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis. Of that, $255 million would go to cities and districts, with each receiving a minimum of $200,000. o The League appreciates the author's recognition of the needs of cities of all sizes. > SB 5 Funding: Allocation of $200 million for park rehabilitation and improvement grants for local governments that would be distributed on a per capita basis. Of that, $120 million would go to cities and districts, with each receiving a minimum of $125,000. o The League has requested SB 5 be amended to increase the per capita funding for local parks and maintain a minimum allocation for small cities. It seems likely that SB 5 will continue to advance through the process and AB 18 will not. To ensure sufficient funding is included for per capita grants, cities need to be clear that the funding levels of AB 18 should be upheld in the SB 5 language. ACTION: 1 AB 18 and SB 5 have not yet been set for hearings in their next committees. While negotiations continue to take place, it would be beneficial for all legislators to hear from their cities. Please CALL your Senator and Assembly Member ASAP and urge them to advocate for the funding level provided in AB 18. Talking points provided below. > To view your city's estimated AB 18 funding number, please view the attached document entitled, "AB18ParksBondLocalAlloc170823." You can find your Legislator's contact information here: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/. Talking Points • I am calling about the bond for parks and/or water that is being negotiated in SB 5 and AB 18. • The City/Town of supports the per capita funding allocation for local park improvement and rehabilitation in AB 18. This is $425 million for local park improvement and rehabilitation that would be distributed on a per capita basis. • Per capita funding is really important because of the backlog of need in my city. Under the AB 18, my city stands to get $XXXX in per capita funding, plus additional funding if we qualify for some of the other programs funded by the bond. • With this funding, City/Town of could [add local projects that could be accomplished with this funding]. • SB 5 only includes about half of the funding. AB 18 funding is critical to recover from the backlog of deferred maintenance. • I urge you to please contact the Speaker and the Pro Tem to ask for $425 million for per capita park improvement grants. Please also let Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia know you support this funding. 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If in doubt, check with your city attorney.?? ***Disclaimer***Please Note: Please take the following precautions if this email is about a CITIPAC event. Though it is not illegal for you to receive this notice via a city e-mail address, you should not respond to it or forward it using public resources. You may however forward this message to your non-public e-mail account for distribution on non-public time. If you have questions about the event or need additional information, please contact Mike Egan at (916) 658-8271 or egan@cacities.org 3 ACTION ALERT!! 2018 Park Bond Funding Background: City parks throughout the state have suffered from a lack of funding. The last true park bond, Proposition 40, passed 15 years ago. Since then, parks have suffered through the Great Recession as cities struggled to shore up shrinking budgets. Many parks departments have not recovered, and are still weighed down by deferred maintenance. There is high demand for grant funds, as evidenced by the 8:1 ratio of available funds to applicant requests, with the need highest in disadvantaged communities. Both park bond measures contain numerous programs that would benefit cities, including grants for safe neighborhood parks in park -poor communities, per capita allocations for park rehabilitation and improvement, and competitive grants for local agencies for such activities as climate preparedness and adaptation. Negotiations continue in the waning days of the Legislative Session. Lawmakers may pass a measure this session or decide to push the discussion to this fall. Either way, it is critical that Legislators hear from their cities about the importance of a high level of per capita funding for cities, counties, and parks districts. SB 5 (de Leon) Funding vs. AB 18 (E. Garcia) Funding ➢ AB 18 Funding: Allocation of $425 million for park rehabilitation and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis. Of that, $255 million would go to cities and districts, with each receiving a minimum of $200,000. o The League appreciates the author's recognition of the needs of cities of all sizes. ➢ SB 5 Funding: Allocation of $200 million for park rehabilitation and improvement grants for local governments that would be distributed on a per capita basis. Of that, $120 million would go to cities and districts, with each receiving a minimum of $125,000. o The League has requested SB 5 be amended to increase the per capita funding for local parks and maintain a minimum allocation for small cities. It seems likely that SB 5 will continue to advance through the process and AB 18 will not. To ensure sufficient funding is included for per capita grants, cities need to be clear that the funding levels of AB 18 should be upheld in the SB 5 language. ACTION: AB 18 and SB 5 have not yet been set for hearings in their next committees. While negotiations continue to take place, it would be beneficial for all legislators to hear from their cities. Please CALL your Senator and Assembly Member ASAP and urge them to advocate for the funding level provided in AB 18. Talking points provided below. ➢ To view your city's estimated AB 18 funding number, please view the attached document entitled, "AB18 Parks Bond Local Allocations." You can find your Legislator's contact information here: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/. Talking Points • I am calling about the bond for parks and/or water that is being negotiated in SB 5 and AB 18. • The City/Town of supports the per capita funding allocation for local park improvement and rehabilitation in AB 18. This is $425 million for local park improvement and rehabilitation that would be distributed on a per capita basis. • Per capita funding is really important because of the backlog of need in my city. Under the AB 18, my city stands to get $XXXX in per capita funding, plus additional funding if we qualify for some of the other programs funded by the bond. • With this funding, City/Town of could [add local projects that could be accomplished with this funding]. • SB 5 only includes about half of the funding. AB 18 funding is critical to recover from the backlog of deferred maintenance. • I urge you to please contact the Speaker and the Pro Tem to ask for $425 million for per capita park improvement grants. Please also let Assembly Member Eduardo Garcia know you support this funding.