Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director, Parks & Community Services
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for and Authorization to Accept if Awarded Grant Funds of $150,000 from the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for the Development of a City-Wide Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a Resolution to apply for $150,000 in grant funding from the Central Valley Community Fund (CVCF) for the development of a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. The grantor requires the adoption of a resolution in support of the development and implementation of a new Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. Authorization is required by council to accept funding if awarded.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-35, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Approving a Grant Application with the Central Valley Community Foundation (CVCF) for the Development of a Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan; and,
If awarded,
B. Authorizing the acceptance of the 2024 CVCF Grant Funds in the amount of $150,000; and appropriating the funding to revenue and expense in Fund 1018-Parks and Community Services in the amount of $150,000; and,
C. Authorizing the use of pooled cash to cover the expenditures until Grant Funds are reimbursed; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents, including any amendments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff, identify specific findings; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Continue to a future City Council Meeting (date and time to be specified in Council motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This action is consistent with the City Council adopted FY 2023-2024 Goals and Priorities, and the Parks &...
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