To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Grant Funding from the CA Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund for Park Improvements at Montalvin Park
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution to approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to apply for and accept grant funding, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 from California State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund for park improvements at Montalvin Park, San Pablo area. (District I).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the General Fund. The improvements will be funded by 50% County Service Area M-17 Funds and/or District 1 Measure X Park Funds and 50% Land and Water Conservation Grant Funds. Grant funds are reimbursed upon completion of the improvement project.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this grant funding request is to improve the recreational facilities located at Montalvin Park in unincorporated Montalvin Manor. These improvements will serve lower to moderate income residents in the Montalvin Manor, Bayview and Tara Hills neighborhoods, who rely on Montalvin Manor Park for outdoor activities. It will also encourage youth, elders, and disabled groups to utilize the facilities and enhance the overall aesthetic appearance of the park.
The Public Works Department identifies grant funding opportunities to leverage local dollars and provide additional improvements to the unincorporated communities in the County. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program is intended to increase outdoor recreational opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. The LWCF was established in 1964 to assist states in planning, acquisition, and development of recreation lands. On August 4, 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) was signed into law, authorizing $900 million nationwide annually in permanent funding for LWCF.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
County staff will not submit a grant application to the California State Parks Department and will be unable to move forward with proposed improvements at Montalvin Park.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF Montalvin Park Fitness Node 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, the APPLICANT certifies by resolution the approval of the APPLICATION and the availability of eligible MATCHING funds prior to submission of the APPLICATION to the State; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an APPLICATION for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the proposed; Montalvin Park Fitness Node
2. Certifies that the APPLICANT has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the CONTRACT shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and
3. Agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. §200305(f)(3) which requires, "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 the Secretary finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only upon such conditions as the Secretary deems necessary to assure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location."
4. 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
5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
6. Appoints the PUBLIC WORKS 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.nd