HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-22 - AGENDA REPORTS - SAND CYN TRAIL GRANT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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Agenda Item: I
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
August 22, 2006
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL PARK AND
OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application for the extension of
the Sand Canyon multi -use trail to connect north toward the planned extension of the Santa Clara
River Trail, to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space Distrct for the 2006
Competitive Trails Grant Program.
BACKGROUND
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has announced a 2006 Competitive
Grant Program to be administered through the Regional Park and Open Space District. This
program makes funds available for acquisition, development and/or improvement of real property
for trails and public access projects.
A total of $1,543,283 is available to cities in the Fifth Supervisorial District of Los Angeles
County. The maximum grant amount is $150,000 and applicants are encouraged to submit
projects that create public park and recreational facilities such as bike paths, trails, and public
access points to existing trails.
Upon approval of the resolution, a copy will be sent to the County of Los Angeles to authorize
the submittal of the grant application by the City of Santa Clarita for the 2006-07 Fiscal Year.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the resolution will authorize staff to submit an application for up to $150,000 in
grant funding.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution