Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Approval to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application on Behalf of the Department of Parks and Community Services to the California State Department of Parks and Recreation Outdoor Equity Grants Program for $600,000 to Fund Outdoor Programs Designed to Take Place in the Community and at Natural Area Destinations Including Local, Regional, State and National Parks
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the California State Department of Parks and Recreation for the Outdoor Equity Grant. Grant funds will be used to fund outdoor focused recreational programs offered through Parks & Community Services. Program activities will include park based outdoor recreation & education as well as natural area trips to state, regional and national parks, forests, and beaches. If awarded, the home base for programming will be Stephen Leonard Youth Center. No matching funds are required. The grant application is due December 14th, awards will be announced Summer 2024, and programming will start as early as Fall 2024. The Department is requesting the amount of $600,000 for the program period of 2024- 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2023-79, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Application to the State Department of Parks and Recreation for Outdoor Equity Grants Program Grant Funds; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200
Charter of the City of Merced, Article IV, Section 405
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
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