REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
August 27, 2015
FROM: MANUEL A MOLLINEDO, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: IRMA YEPEZ-PEREZ, Senior Management Analyst
KAREN M. NORRIS, Administrative Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the State of California Natural Resources Agency and acceptance California River Parkways Program grant funds in the amount of $500,000 and authorizing execution of documents by the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Director, or designee (District 5).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for California Natural Resources Agency, California River Parkways Program grant funds for Fancher Creek Parkway, and authorize the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Director, or designee to sign all necessary documents to implement the grant, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department is proposing to submit an application for Fancher Creek River Parkway in response to a call for applications from the California Natural Resources Agency. Upon adoption of the attached Resolution, staff will submit an application requesting $500,000 in River Parkway Program funds. The Fancher Creek River Parkway project will provide a linear park that will increase recreational opportunities including trails for walking, jogging, hiking, and bicycling; habitat improvements that restore, protect, and improve the existing riverine habitat; provide general benefits to water quality; and ultimately benefit the health and wellbeing of Fresno residents.
BACKGROUND
In October 2011, the Department of Public Works submit...
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