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MEETING DATE: AUGUST 7, 2012
ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE BRENTWOOD
PARK PHASE III PROJECT
DATE: JULY 26, 2012
FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PRESENTATION BY: ERNESTO MUNOZ, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FARIBA FAZELI, INTERIM CITY ENGINEER, (714) 754-
5335
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt a Resolution for the submittal of a grant application to the California Department
of Parks and Recreation, Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, for the
Brentwood Park Phase III Project (Attachment 1).
2. Designate the Public Services Director as the City's authorized representative.
BACKGROUND:
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program provides funds to federal agencies,
and to the 50 states and 6 territories. The money allocated to the states may be used for
statewide planning, and for acquiring and developing outdoor recreation areas and facilities.
The program, which is administered nationally by the National Park Service, was established in
September 1964 and initially authorized for a 25 -year period, and has been extended for
another 25 years to January 2015.
Under the provisions of the California Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan Act of 1967, the
expenditure of funds allocated to California is administered by the State Liaison Officer, who is
the Director of the State Department of Parks and Recreation.
Funds for this competitive grant program are derived from federal recreation fees, sales of
federal surplus real property, the federal motorboat fuel tax and the Outer Continental Shelf
mineral receipts. The grant requires a minimum of fifty percent (50%) local match funds.
ANALYSIS:
This year, the LWCF program is expected to provide nearly $2 million for grants to cities,
counties and districts for the acquisition or development of outdoor recreation areas and
facilities. Property acquired or developed under the program is federally protected in perpetuity
for public outdoor recreation use. Competitive grant applications for the State's Land and
Water Conservation Fund Program are due on November 1, 2012.
The grant application to the California Strategic Growth Council will request funding of
$250,000 for the completion of the Brentwood Park Master Plan. The project includes the
development of native landscaping and irrigation, decorative paving, play areas, shade
structures and the picnic area. The total project cost is estimated at $500,000. If grant funding
is approved, the design phase may begin in early 2013. In order for the City to apply for these
grant funds a resolution approving the filing of an application and naming the Public Services
Director as the City's authorized representative is needed.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council may consider not adopting the Resolution. However, this alternative is not
recommended as it would result in the City's project application being declined and render the
City ineligible to compete for available grant funding.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The total cost for the design and construction of the remaining improvements needed to
complete the Brentwood Park Master Plan is estimated at $500,000. If staff is successful in
capturing grant funding for this project, a $250,000 match is required for this grant program.
The funding match will come from the City's Park Development Fund.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution for the filing of a grant
application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Land and Water
Conservation Fund Program, for the Brentwood Park Phase III Project and designate the Public
Services Director as the City's authorized representative.
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ERNESTOWUNOZ
Public Services Director
Attachment: 1 - Proposed Resolution
c: Chief Executive Officer
City Attorney
Interim City Clerk
Parks Project Manager
Contract Administrator
Recreation Manager
FARIBA FAZELI
Interim City Engineer
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Resolution No:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUNDS FOR THE BRENTWOOD PARK PHASE III
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the 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
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State
Department of Parks and Recreation require the APPLICANT to certify by
resolution the approval of Applications and the availability of eligible Matching
funds prior to submission of said Applications to the State; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Brentwood park Phase III Development Project
is consistent with the most recent California Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP);
and
WHEREAS, the Project must be compatible with the land use plans of
those jurisdictions immediately surrounding Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Costa Mesa hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund
assistance; and
2. 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 necessary to assure the substitution of other
recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably
equivalent usefulness and location."
3. Certifies that said agency has Matching funds from eligible source(s) and can
finance 100 percent of the Project, which up to half may be reimbursed; and
4. Certifies that the Project is compatible with the land use plans of those
jurisdictions immediately surrounding the Project; and
5. Appoints the Public Services Director as agent of the APPLICANT to conduct
all negotiations and 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7T" day of August 2012.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk