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Approve and Authorize the Submittal of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Resolution October 1, 2019 Page 2 2. Standard & McFadden New Park — Grant Request $3,600,000 The proposed project develops the existing vacant, unused parcel of land into a new park, which would include a skate area, exercise area, playground area, walking loop, open space and basketball court. The project would also include drought tolerant landscaping, river -rock bioswale, and a picnic area. For security and safety, a complete lighting system will be included as well as fencing to act as a barrier between the park and street. The total project cost is $4,000,000. There is $400,000 of funding identified for this project and a successful grant award of $3,600,000 will allow the project to move forward. 3. Raitt/Myrtle New Park— Grant Request $1,640,928 The proposed project develops the existing vacant, unused parcel of land into a new park, which would include a skate area, exercise area, tot lot and butterfly interpretive garden, walking loop, open space, tot lot and restroom. The project would also include drought tolerant landscaping, river -rock bioswale, and a picnic area. The total project cost is $4,000,000. There is $2,359,072 of funding identified for this project from another grant (North OC Watershed Management) and a successful grant award of $1,640,928 will allow the project to move forward. Development of the grant applications involved community input. City staff held a series of community meetings for each proposed projects. City staff incorporated requests from the community into the scope of the project. As a requirement of the application process, the City must submit resolutions (Attachment 1) approving the filing of three applications for the proposed projects no later than the end of October. Concept plans for each of the projects are provided in Attachment 2. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #6 — Community Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (Establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets). FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact with this action, but if awarded the grant, upon successful completion of the project, the City will incur additional costs to maintain the sites. Lisa Rudloff Executive Director Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Exhibits: 1. Resolution (Memorial Community Center Phase 1) 2. Resolution (Standard/McFadden Park 3. Resolution (Raitt/Myrtle Park) 4 Concept Plans (Memorial Community Center Phase 1 and 2, Standard/McFadden P st9ki4yrtle Park)