REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Travis Hopkins, City Manager
VIA: Jennifer Villasenor, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Kriss Casanova, Economic Development Manager
Subject:
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Approve the Surf City ADA Improvement Grant Program
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Statement of Issue:
The Surf City ADA Improvement Grant Program would provide reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 to eligible small businesses open to the public for qualifying accessibility improvements. Funded through the City’s Disability Access Fund, $500,000 would be allocated to help offset the cost of these improvements and support local businesses in providing more accessible spaces for the public.
Financial Impact:
$500,000 from the City’s Disability Access Fund (Fund 234) would be allocated to the Surf City ADA Improvement Grant Program. Individual reimbursement grants would not exceed $10,000 and would be awarded subject to available funding and Program eligibility requirements.
The Disability Access Fund currently has a balance of $631,409 and generates approximately $60,000 to $70,000 annually through the State-mandated fee assessed on business license applications and renewals. These ongoing revenues will continue to support eligible accessibility-related programs and activities. No General Fund contribution is required.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the Surf City ADA Improvement Grant Program; authorize the use of $500,000 of available funds from the Disability Access Fund (Fund 234) for the program; and authorize the Community Development Director, or designee, to administer the program on behalf of the City and execute reimbursement agreements and related documents with eligible applicants for individual awards not to exceed $10,000.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve recommended action and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
California Government Code Section 4467 requires cities and counti...
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