55B - RESO - GRANT PROGRAM APP FOR MCFADDEN AND ORANGE

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2010 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE MCFADDEN AND ORANGE PARK SITE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED As Recommended As Amended Ordinance on 1s` Reading Ordinance on 2"d Reading Implementing Resolution Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application in the amount of $300,000 for the development of McFadden/Orange Park. DISCUSSION The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting grant applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF). The LWCF Program was established through federal legislation in 1965 and has been instrumental in the development of parks throughout the United States. The LWCF apportionment for this year is approximately $2.1 million, of which 60% is identified for Southern California and 40% for Northern California. The LWCF Grant Fund requires a dollar for dollar match of non-federal money, with an exception made for Community Development Block Grant funds. Applications are due on November 1 , 201 O. Phase I, which consists of a community garden and playground, will be built with volunteer help with the assistance of the Kaboom organization. This LWCF grant would provide funding to develop Phase II of McFadden/Orange Park Site. Currently, the agency is meeting with the community to identify park improvements for this site. Basic improvements may include irrigation, landscaping, picnic areas, walkways, bike racks, fencing, etc. FISCAL IMPACT Th?e/r?e, is no fiscal impact?/associated with this action. ?-7/?i Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Com. Svcs. Agency 55B-1