Report Prepared by: Jennifer Arellano, Recreation Supervisor, Parks and Recreation
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions Approving Proposition 68 Statewide Park Program Grant Round 3 - Grant Applications for Charles Ogletree Park Project, Fahren’s Creek Site Park Project, and Lester K. Yoshida Park Project
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving three Resolutions to approve three final statewide park program grant applications, and if awarded, accept contract terms.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2019-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for Charles Ogletree Park Project; and,
B. Adopting Resolution 2019-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for Fahren’s Creek Site Park Project; and,
C. Adopting Resolution 2019-48, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving the Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for Lester K. Yoshida Park Project; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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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).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2019-20 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
On July 15, 2019, staff presented the City Council with three park options to be considered for grant funding within the Proposition 68 program. During the meeting, Council directed staff to apply for all three proposed park programs as presented. In order to fulfill the grant requirements, staff are returning to the City Council for the adoption of the attached resolutions. The application is due August 5, 2019. Therefore, the final version of each application will be made available to the City Council and public on the evening of the Council meeting.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 2019-46
2. Resolution 2019-47
3. Resolution 2019-48