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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - RESO - GRANT PROGRAM APP FOR MCFADDEN AND ORANGECITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 18, 2010 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR THE MCFADDEN AND ORANGE PARK SITE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED As Recommended As Amended Ordinance on 1s` Reading Ordinance on 2"d Reading Implementing Resolution Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application in the amount of $300,000 for the development of McFadden/Orange Park. DISCUSSION The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting grant applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF). The LWCF Program was established through federal legislation in 1965 and has been instrumental in the development of parks throughout the United States. The LWCF apportionment for this year is approximately $2.1 million, of which 60% is identified for Southern California and 40% for Northern California. The LWCF Grant Fund requires a dollar for dollar match of non-federal money, with an exception made for Community Development Block Grant funds. Applications are due on November 1 , 201 O. Phase I, which consists of a community garden and playground, will be built with volunteer help with the assistance of the Kaboom organization. This LWCF grant would provide funding to develop Phase II of McFadden/Orange Park Site. Currently, the agency is meeting with the community to identify park improvements for this site. Basic improvements may include irrigation, landscaping, picnic areas, walkways, bike racks, fencing, etc. FISCAL IMPACT Th?e/r?e, is no fiscal impact?/associated with this action. ?-7/?i Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Com. Svcs. Agency 55B-1 55B-2 RESOLUTION No. 2010- 10-06-1 Olss A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS TO DEVELOP THE MCFADDEN AND ORANGE PARK SITE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A Congress, under Public Law 88-578, has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid program, providing Matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and B. The California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing Applications by local agencies under the program; and C. Said adopted procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the City of Santa Ana to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of said application(s) to the State. D. The development of a park site at McFadden and Orange (Project) is consistent with the most recent California Outdoor Recreation P/an <CORP); and E. The Project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the Project. Section 2. The City Council approves the submittal of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance to develop the park site at McFadden and Orange. Section 3. The City Council agrees to abide by Section 6(F)(3) of Public Law 88-578, which states "No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the National Secretary of the Interior, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if he finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only upon such conditions as he deems Resolution No. 2010- Page 1 of 3 55B-3 necessary to assure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location" Section 4. The City Council certifies that the City has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the Project, which up to half may be reimbursed. Section 4. The City Council certifies that the Project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the Project. Section 5. The City Council appoints the City Manager, or the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency or his designee, as agent for the City of Santa Ana to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of 201 O. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers Resolution No. 2010- Page 2 of 3 55B-4 NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN Councilmembers NOT PRESENT Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION ? ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2010 - to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 20'10- Page 3 of 3 55B-5 55B-6