Report Prepared by: Jennifer Arellano, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Adopt a Motion Selecting the North Merced Park Location, Amenities and Layout and Authorizing the Submission of a Proposition 68 Statewide Park Program Grant Round 3 Grant Application for an Amount Not to Exceed $8.5 Million Dollars ($8,500,000)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers granting authority for submittal of a grant application for funding of a new park in North Merced and adopting a motion selecting the location, amenities, and layout of the park for an amount not to exceed $8.5 Million ($8,500,000).
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion selecting the North Merced park location, amenities and layout and authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to submit the Proposition 68 Statewide Park Program Round 3 grant application for an amount not to exceed $8.5 million dollars ($8,500,000).
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
4. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
DISCUSSION
On June 5, 2018, California voters passed a $4.1 billion bond measure to fund state and local parks, environmental projects, water infrastructure projects and flood protection projects throughout California. There are several funding streams resulting out of this bond measure, three of which the City of Merced is eligible for, or anticipates being eligible to apply for:
Statewide Park Program-Round 3: $254,942,000 to be awarded
This competitive program will create new parks and new recreation opportunities in underserved communities across California.
Per Capita Program: $185,000,000 to be awarded
Funds are available for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis. Grant recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies ...
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