REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Kiff, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marie Knight, Director of Community Services
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution Nos. 2019-59 (Carr Park Renovation), 2019-60 (Drew Park Renovation) and 2019-61 (Schroeder Park Renovation) approving the application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for Carr Park, Drew Park and Schroeder Park
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Statement of Issue:
There is a need for City Council to approve three authorizing resolutions for grant applications for park projects under the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds.
Financial Impact:
As stated in the attached resolutions, the City must certify that it has, or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the proposed projects, sufficient funds to complete the project. Per the adopted FY 2019/20 budget, the projected Park Development Impact Fee Fund 228 fund balance at June 30, 2020, is approximately $10 million. These funds are sufficient to cover the 10% match requirement of $508,095 for all three park development projects. Should the City be awarded the Prop 68 grants, another Request for Council Action (RCA) to accept the grant award and appropriate the funds will be submitted for City Council approval.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution 2019-59, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Funds (Carr Park Renovation)” for improvements at Carr Park; and,
B) Adopt Resolution 2019-60, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Funds (Drew Park Renovation)” for renovations at Drew Park; and,
C) Adopt Resolution 2019-61, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Funds (Schroeder Park Renovation)” for renovations at Schroeder Park.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended actions and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
In June of 2018, the State passed the Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018. (Proposition 68). The Bond includes per capita and competitive grant opportunities for municipalities, park districts and non-profit agencies. Under the competitive category, Proposition 68 included the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds. (SPP) The City has applied for three projects under the program. Park renovations at Carr, Drew and Schroeder Parks were submitted since those three parks met the eligibility requirements of SPP, in terms of a lack of open space in the surrounding communities. The three park sites are also listed in the current Parks and Recreation Master Plan and City Council approved Playground Equipment Replacement Priority List for needed renovations.
As part of the grant application process, each project requires separate Authorizing Resolutions to be adopted by City Council. The State requires that specific language be included in the resolutions. Staff has worked through the City Attorney’s Office to review and prepare each resolution (attached).
Cost estimates for each project are shown below. If awarded the grants the City would be required to fund a 10% match of the total project cost from Park Development Impact Fee Funds for each project.
|
Project |
Total Cost Estimate |
10% Park Development Impact Fee Fund 228 Amounts |
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Carr Park |
$ 2,942,500 |
$ 294,250 |
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Drew Park |
$ 1,156,550 |
$ 115,655 |
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Schroeder Park |
$ 981,900 |
$ 98,190 |
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TOTAL |
$ 5,080,950 |
$ 508,095 |
Should the City be awarded the grants, a separate action will be taken to City Council to accept the grant award and appropriate the funds.
Environmental Status:
If awarded, each project will go through the appropriate environmental review as determined by the Entitlement process.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1) Resolution 2019-59 approving the application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for renovations at Carr Park
2) Resolution 2019-60 approving the application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for renovations at Drew Park
3) Resolution 2019-61 approving the application for Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds for renovations at Schroeder Park