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, MPA, Senior Management Analyst
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION - Approving the application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program for Phase II Development of South Peach Avenue Park project located at 2155 South Peach Avenue in an amount not to exceed $6 million and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all related documents on behalf of the City (District 5)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council approve the resolution to apply for a grant of up to $6 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program to fund Phase II Development of South Peach Avenue Park located at 2155 South Peach Avenue and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all related documents on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff are requesting authority to submit a grant application of up to $6 million to the LWCF grant program. The grant application is due on August 5, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The LWCF Program is a federally-funded grant program administered by California State Parks' Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS). Grant projects are approved by the National Park Service (NPS) and grant contracts are executed by California State Parks. LWCF funds the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities. Approximately $35 million is available for the 2025 statewide competition. The maximum grant amount is $6 million, and a 100% match is required.
The Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department has reviewed the scoring criteria for the grant program alongside planned capital projects. Based on this review, ...
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