HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - GRANT FED LAND RIVER PK PROJ (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager
Item to be Presented 8f. Joe Inch
April 24, 2001
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF A
2001 GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR
THE RIVER PARK PROJECT
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing a 2001 Grant Application for the Land
and Water Conservation Fund Program, and authorize the City Manager to execute
all necessary grant documents on behalf of the City.
BACKGROUND
The Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program was established
in 1965 by Congress to provide funds to federal agencies and grants to the 50 States.
The money allocated to the states may be used for acquiring lands and developing
facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes. The 2001 program allocates
approximately $7.7 million to local agencies in California, 60% of which is
designated for the southern half of the state. The LWCF Program is a competitive
grant program, and requires that grants be matched by the local agency in the
amount equal to 50% of the total project cost.
The City's application will be for the first phase of development of the river park,
located northwest of the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Camp Plenty
Road, in Canyon Country. This park is in the master plan stage, and among the
features proposed are walking and hiking paths, picnicking, bird watching, nature
study, and turf play areas. Due to the passive nature of the proposed facilities, the
project is uniquely qualified to receive LWCF monies. The Fiscal Year 2000/2001
Budget identifies Los Angeles County Open Space Bond Act Funds and General
Fund, as potential sources of the grant match, in the event the City is awarded the
grant.
Upon approval of the resolution, the City will submit a grant application to the State
of California Department of Parks and Recreation to determine project eligibility. If
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the project is determined to be eligible,
criteria. The program is expected to be
percentage of grants being awarded.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
it will be ranked against the program
highly competitive with only a small
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The grant request will be for the amount of $400,000, and will require equal
matching funds. A lesser amount could be awarded, thereby, reducing the match. A
portion of the match would be provided through remaining Los Angeles County
Open Space Bond Act Funds, and the General Fund would provide the remaining
$200,000 to $250,000. This match is not currently funded. If the City is successful
in receiving the grant, the match could be requested from City Council contingency,
or fund balance, if available.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution authorizing application for Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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