I. RECOMMENDATION:
City Council Consideration and Approval of Resolution No. 3916 Approving the Submission of Application(s) for Per Capita grant funds through the CA State Department of Parks and Recreation.
II. BACKGROUND:
This parks grant program originates from Proposition 68, placed on the ballot via Senate Bill 5 and approved by voters on June 5, 2018. Within proposition 68 there was a competitive and per capita program developed. $185,000,000 in funds have been made available for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita non-competitive basis. Recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors.
III. DISCUSSION:
The City of Coalinga is an eligible agency to receive funds from this program. However, as of the writing of this report, funding allocations have not been published by the State but in accordance with the procedure guide for the program a resolution must be adopted by the local agency and submitted to the State Office of Grants and Local Services no later than November 1, 2019 in order to take advantage of the per capita funds and be eligible for funding.
Staff is unaware of the amount the City may be allocated, however, the minimum allocation according the guidelines is $200,000. There is a 20% match since the City of Coalinga does not qualify as a severely disadvantage community (60% of AHMI). Once funding allocations have been published, staff will advise the Council of the local match amount and identify appropriate funding sources.
Project Recommendations and Locations
Centennial Park, Sandalwood Park and Frame Park
Staff has been discussing possible amenities that are lacking at our park spaces and concluded that amenities such as sail shades (over play structures), swings, shade structures, walking pathways and splash pads may provide quality improvements to our local park facilities.
The Resolution being adopted by the City Council just acknowledges that the City plans to apply for per capita program funds, understands the program and plans to adhere to program guidelines, has the funding the complete the projects and will implement projects that meet the guidelines of the program. All of the certifications and acknowledgements are in the attached resolution.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Do not approve Resolution No. 3916 - This is not recommended as this step is required to be eligible for funding.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
With adoption of this resolution the City will be then eligible for per capita funding through the State Department of Parks Prop 68 funding program. There is a 20% grant match depending on the final funding allocation. Matching funds may have to derive from grounds and maintenance (General Fund) or park impact fees from development. The minimum allocation is $200,000. |