HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 21-8035 - Approving Applications for per Capita Grant Funds for the Crawford and Temple Park Playground Projects-, •-� - .• MMUC
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 Per
Capita Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing application(s); and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the grantee's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of
project application(s) before submission of said applications to the State; and
WHEREAS, the grantee will enter into a contracts with the State of California to
complete projects;
NOW, •-E THE CITY COUNCIL OF OF DOWNEY DOEI
HEREBY • • •
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of project applications for Per Capita program grant
project(s); and
SECTION 2. Certifies that said grantee has or will have available, prior to
commencement of project work utilizing Per Capita funding, sufficient funds to complete the
projects; and
SECTION 3. Certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the projects, and
SECTION 4. Certifies that all projects proposed will be consistent with the park and
recreation element of the City of Downey's general or recreation plan (PRC §80063(a)), and
SECTION 5. Certifies that these funds will be used to supplement, not supplant, local
revenues in as of June 5, 2018 (PRC §80062(d)), and
SECTION 6. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of §1771.5 of the State
Labor Code, and
SECTION 7. (PRC §80001(b)(8)(A-G)) To the extent practicable, as identified in the
"Presidential Memorandum --Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our National Parks,
National Forests, and Other Public Lands and Waters," dated January 12, 2017, the City of
Downey will consider a range of actions that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) Conducting active outreach to diverse populations, particularly minority, low-
income, and disabled populations and tribal communities, to increase awareness within
those communities and the public generally about specific programs and opportunities.
(B) Mentoring new environmental, outdoor recreation, and conservation leaders to
increase diverse representation across these areas.
(C) Creating new partnerships with state, local, tribal, private, and nonprofit
organizations to expand access for diverse populations.
(D) Identifying and implementing improvements to existing programs to increase
visitation and access by diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income, and disabled
populations and tribal communities.
(E) Expanding the use of multilingual and culturally appropriate materials in public
communications and educational strategies, including through social media strategies, as
appropriate, that target diverse populations.
(F) Developing or expanding coordinated efforts to promote youth engagement and
empowerment, including fostering new partnerships with diversity -serving and youth -serving
organizations, urban areas, and programs.
(G) Identifying possible staff liaisons to diverse populations.
SECTION 8. Agrees that to the extent practicable, the project(s) will provics
workforce education and training, contractor and job opportunities for disadvantag
,SECTION 11. Delegates the authority to the City Manager, or designee 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(s); and
SECTION 12. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
SECTION 13. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution,
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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 14th of September, 2021 by the following
vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Alvarez, Ashton, Trujillo, Pacheco, Mayor Frometa
NOES: Council Member: None.
ABSENT: Council Members: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Member: None.