REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
SHELBY MACNAB, MPA, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
BY: CHANELL WEST, Senior Management Analyst
Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a grant of up to $100,000 from the California Coastal Conservancy Explore the Coast grant program to provide experiences at the California Coast to older adults, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds and sign all related documents on behalf of the City (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to apply for a grant of up to $100,000 from the California Coastal Conservancy Explore the Coast grant program and authorize the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds and execute the grant agreement and sign all related documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The PARCS Department is seeking grant funding from the California Coastal Conservancy to provide recreational trips and experiences at the California Coast to older adults living in the City of Fresno.
BACKGROUND
The California Coastal Conservancy released the Explore the Coast 2025 funding cycle on November 14, 2024. If awarded, the approximately 3-year-long grant term would begin in January 2026 and end in late 2028. The California Coastal Conservancy has $650,000 available to award for the 2025 Explore the Coast funding cycle to support projects that facilitate and enhance the public's opportunities to explore California's coast. The maximum grant request per agency is $100,000. Grant applications are due January 24, 2025.
The Explore the Coast grant program seeks to provide coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing or enjoying the coast, including low-income individuals and people with disabilities. Explore the Coast supports projects that meet the following program priorities: 1) Provides an enjoyable and/or healing experience at the coast, and 2) Reduces economic, physical, operational, or societal barriers to accessing or enjoying the coast. Secondary program priorities include inspiring coastal stewardship, promoting community leadership, and providing lasting positive impact.
The grant proposal will include a series of interactive, recreational trips to the coast for older adults who live in the City of Fresno. Trips will be planned and led by PARCS staff and will feature opportunities for participants to access and enjoy the beach and coastline, including a focus on enabling beach and coastal access for participants with mobility barriers.
This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, this item is not a project for the purposes of CEQA.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable since this item will not include a bid or award of a construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no match requirements and no impacts to the General Fund. If awarded funding, the grant will be amended into the PARCS budget.
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