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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 3, 2018 TITLE: APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT TO RECOGNIZE HOUSING RELATED PARKS PROGRAM GRANT REVENUE AND PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT REVENUE FROM PRIOR YEARS FOR THE NEW PARK SITE AT 6TH & LACY (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4A) CIJYJMANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on ls� Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing grant revenue in the amount of $518,109 in the Parks/Recreation Capital Grants revenue account (no. 16113002 52025) and appropriating funds to the Housing Related Parks Grant expenditure accounts (no. 16113267 66220). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing District 2 Acquisition and Development funds from prior years in the amount of $415,066 in the Residential Development District 2 revenue account (no. 31213002 50001) and appropriating funds to the Residential Development District 2 expenditure accounts (no. 31213260 66220). 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 slightly less than half an acre of vacant land across the street from the Garfield Community Center and Elementary School. The project will include, but not limited to, playground equipment, shade structure, tables, community garden, walkways, signage, drought tolerant landscaping, fencing and other site amenities. 20A-1