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Home My WebLink AboutItem 28 - Resolution for Grant for New Park at Flower and 10th Streets28. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Submittal of a Grant Application to the State of California, Land And Water Conservation Program for a New Park at 10th and Flower Streets (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, to request funding through the Land and Water Conservation Program for the development of a new park at 10th and Flower Streets. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE NEW PARKAT 10TH AND FLOWER STREET PROJECT Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/public-works Item # 28 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report July 18, 2023 TOPIC: Resolution for Grant for New Park at Flower and 10th Streets AGENDA TITLE Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Submittal of a Grant Application to the State of California, Land And Water Conservation Program for a New Park at 10th and Flower Streets (Non -General Fund) RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation to request funding through the Land and Water Conservation Program for the development of a new park at 10th and Flower Streets. DISCUSSION The National Park Service (NPS) Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal grant program established by the United States Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard our national endowment of lands and waters. Funds are allocated to State and local governments to assist in planning, acquisition, and development of parks and recreation facilities. The State of California's available amount for this 2023/2024 grant cycle is estimated at $30 million and is administered by the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS). Once a LWCF project is completed, the property is placed under federal protection to preserve outdoor recreational use in perpetuity. The Park Services Division of the Public Works Agency intends to submit an application requesting funding for construction for the development of a new neighborhood park at 10th and Flower Streets. This project strongly meets all of the project selection criteria, which includes Unmet Need, Type of Project, New Acreage placed under LWCF protection, Population Served, Public Input, Project Readiness, and Applicant Capacity. Parks Services began community outreach in fall 2022, retained a Landscape Architectural firm to provide conceptual studies, design development, and contract documents, and commenced the design process. The new park site will be developed on eight vacant parcels acquired during FY 2022-23 with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Resolution for Grant for New Park at Flower and 10t" Streets July 18, 2023 Page 2 The total estimated project cost is $4.5 million. The LWCF program requires a 50- percent match. If awarded, the City shall provide $2.25 million in matching grant funds. The source of this grant match will be from Acquisition and Development funds. Adoption of this resolution is required for staff to submit a complete grant application packet. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Upon receipt from the State of California of approval of the project, Staff will return to the City Council to recognize and appropriate the grant funds and required match amount. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director — Public Works Agency Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager EXHIBIT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE NEW PARK AT 10TH AND FLOWER STREET PROJECT WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund ("LWCF") Grant -In -Aid Program, providing matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing application by local agencies under the program; WHEREAS, the applicant certifies by resolution the approval of the application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana's Parks Services Division of the Public Works Agency began community outreach in Fall 2022, retained a Landscape Architectural firm to provide conceptual studies, design development and contract documents, and commenced the design process for the New Park at 10th and Flower Street Project ("the Project"); WHEREAS, the Project site will be developed on eight vacant parcels acquired during Fiscal Year 2022/2023 with American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana (or "APPLICANT") now wishes to request funding through the LWCF Program for development of the aforementioned Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The City of Santa Ana approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the proposed: 10th and Flower Street New Neighborhood Park Development Project. Section 2. The City of Santa Ana certifies that the APPLICANT has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and Section 3. The City of Santa Ana agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. §200305(f)(3) which requires, "No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the National Secretary of the Interior, be converted to other Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 1 of 3 than public outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if he finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only upon such conditions as he deems necessary to assure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location." Section 4. The City of Santa Ana certifies that said agency has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the Project, which up to half may be reimbursed; and Section 5. The City of Santa Ana agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. Section 6. The City of Santa Ana appoints the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency as agent of the APPLICANT to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned Project. Section 7. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of 12023. Valerie Amezcua Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By:— ionathan T. Martinez Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 2 of 3 CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, , Resolution No. 2023-_ City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached to be the original Resolution adopted by the City Council of the 2023. Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2023-XXX Page 3 of 3