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Grants Parks Projects AGENDA MEMO DATE: February 9, 2010 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Office of the City Manager By: Desi Alvarez, Deputy City Manager SUBJECTRESOLUTIONS APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR THE STATEWIDE : PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FOR THE TREASURE ISLAND PARK PROJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FOR THE APOLLO PARK PROJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FOR THE RIO HONDO PARK PROJECT DISCUSSION The California State Parks Department, through the voter-approved Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006, has authorized the expenditure of $184,000,000 for the creation and expansion of park facilities in critically underserved communities throughout California. Through the cooperative efforts of the Community Services and Public Works Departments and the City Manager’s office, three eligible projects have been identified: Treasure Island Park, Apollo Park, and the creation of a new park adjacent to the Rio Hondo at the northern end of the City of Downey (Rio Hondo Park). Grant applications for the three projects have been prepared and will be submitted for consideration. The California State Parks Department regulations require a council resolution approving submittal of the grant application. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no matching contribution required for this grant. However, staff time will be required for project management and implementation and for required grant reporting. Attachment: Resolutions CITY OF DOWNEY,CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the Application; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and the City of Downey, if selected, will enter into a contract with the State of WHEREAS, California to complete the grant scope project; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 1. To approve the filing of an application for the Treasure Island Park Project; 2. Certifies that the City of Downey has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and 3. Certifies that the applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s), and 4. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and 5. Delegates the authority to (designated position) to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope; and 6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. To certify that the City of Downey understands the assurances and certification in the application. SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. PAGE TWO APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of February, 2010. _________________________________ ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the day of February, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Member: ABSENT: Council Member: ABSTAIN: Council Member: KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the Application; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and the City of Downey, if selected, will enter into a contract with the State of WHEREAS, California to complete the grant scope project; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 7. To approve the filing of an application for the Apollo Park Project; 8. Certifies that the City of Downey has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and 9. Certifies that the applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s), and 10. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and 11. Delegates the authority to (designated position) to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope; and 12. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. To certify that the City of Downey understands the assurances and certification in the application. SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. PAGE TWO APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of February, 2010. _________________________________ ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the day of February, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Member: ABSENT: Council Member: ABSTAIN: Council Member: KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the Application; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and the City of Downey, if selected, will enter into a contract with the State of WHEREAS, California to complete the grant scope project; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 13. To approve the filing of an application for the Rio Hondo Park Project; 14. Certifies that the City of Downey has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and 15. Certifies that the applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s), and 16. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and 17. Delegates the authority to (designated position) to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope; and 18. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. To certify that the City of Downey understands the assurances and certification in the application. SECTION 1. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. PAGE TWO APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of February, 2010. _________________________________ ANNE M. BAYER, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the day of February, 2010, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members: NOES: Council Member: ABSENT: Council Member: ABSTAIN: Council Member: KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk