AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 10/16/2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Library and Recreation Services Department
SUBJECT:
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City Council consideration of Resolution No. 2019-089 approving applications for the California Department of Parks Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Program and an appropriation of $200,000 within the Reimbursement Grants Fund 480 to fund a newly created Capital Improvement Project titled, "Prop 68 Per Capita Playground Replacements."
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-089 approving applications for the California Department of Parks Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Program.
2. Direct the Library and Recreation Services Director to negotiate and execute any and all agreements or documents necessary for the application.
3. Authorize an appropriation of $200,000 within the Reimbursement Grants Fund 480 to fund a newly created Capital Improvement Project titled "Prop 68 Per Capita Playground Replacements."
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ANALYSIS:
Proposition 68 (Prop 68), also known as the Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018, was passed by California voters on June 5, 2018. Prop 68 authorized the sale of $4.1 billion in general obligation bonds that would fund various programs related to habitat conservation, parks and water-related projects. The Per Capita Program (Program) of Prop 68 provides for $185,000,000 in funds that are available to cities, counties and districts based on population. For jurisdictions with 200,000 people or less, a minimum of $200,000 is available. The Program provides funding for acquisition of open space, park development, and improvements to local parks. The Program encourages utilizing grant funding for rehabilitating existing infrastructure and addressing deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors. The total known funds allocated to the City of Corona (City) is $200,000. The City can submit as...
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