55B - RESO - PARKS PROGRAM GRANT

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2014 TITLE: RESOLUTION FOR HOUSING - RELATED PARKS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION o' CITY MANA ER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Housing Related Parks Grant application in the amount of $714,450 for the construction of a park at Memory Lane and the Santa Ana River. DISCUSSION The State of California issued a Notice of Funding Availability for the Housing Related Parks Program to provide funds for parks and recreation projects that benefit the community and add to the quality of life. The program awards funds on a per- bedroom basis for residential units, affordable to very low- and low- income households, created or converted during the designated program year. The proposed project site is approximately a half acre of undeveloped, vacant land next to the Santa Ana River Bike Trail. The project will add a park to the inventory of park sites in the City. Improvements will include installation of a rest area with drinking fountains, bike racks, equestrian hitching station, playground equipment and shelter, exercise area, drought tolerant landscaping and river rock bio- swale, security lighting, hard surface and decomposed granite walkway and other site amenities. The project site is intended for use by the nearby Vista Del Rio Housing site as well as users of the Santa Ana River Bike Trail. On January 22, 2014, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will submit a grant application under the Housing - Related Parks Program for the construction of the proposed project located at Memory Lane and the Santa Ana River, next to the Vista Del Rio housing site. A resolution is required authorizing the submittal of the application. 5513-1