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Home My WebLink About08 - Requesting State Park Bond FundsAgenda Item No. 8 December 11, 2001 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Arts l3 Cultural - Library - Recreation - Seniors To: Mayor ft Members of City Council From: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission Re: Approval of Resolutions for Requesting State Park Bond Funds RECOMMENDATION Approve the following resolutions for application of grant funds under the Safe Neighborhood Park Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 1. Resolution 2001 _ for grant funds for the Per Capita Grant Fund in the amount of $685,000. 2. Resolution 2001 - _ for grant funds for the Roberti- Z'Berg- Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Grant, in the amount of $220,120. BACKGROUND Proposition 12 Bond Act In March 2000, the California electorate passed the Safe Neighborhood Parks Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 for improvement of public parks. Applicable to the City of Newport Beach were two funds available on a non - competitive per capita basis. • Per Capita Grant The Per Capita Grant program allocation for Newport Beach is $685,000. • RZH (Roberti- Z'Bere- Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Grant Proaraml The RZH Grant for Newport Beach is $220,120. The RZH fund requires a 30% match by the City. The current FY 2001102 CIP budget has $25,000 that could be applied to this match. Application for Grants These two non - competitive grants require similar applications, which are initiated by Resolutions approved by the City Council requesting application for the funds; review by the California Department of Parks and Recreation; and subsequent issuance of a contract by the State Parks Ft Recreation Department to the City. The City of Newport Beach will be required to submit detailed project information to the State before funding is distributed. Recommendation for Use of Grant Funds The Parks, Beaches Ft Recreation Commission has carefully reviewed the use of these funds for maximizing recreational opportunities for the residents of the City. That recommendation from the Commission is to fulfill the City's obligation to meet California Regulations R- 39 -97, effective January 1, 2000, requiring compliance of public playgrounds with the Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook for Public Playgrounds, and the American Society of Testing and Materials Guidelines for playground safety, and to bring most of the City playgrounds in compliance with the Federal Access Board Americans with Disabilities Act. Approval of Resolutions for Requesting State Park Bond Funds Page 2 The costs of these mandated improvements can be substantially fulfilled with these grant funds to provide safe and improved access to the City's playgrounds, and eliminate the City's liability for non - compliance with the mandate. The original estimate is for $1.4 million to make the improvements needed. California Regulations also required that a Certified Playground Inspector inspect all public playgrounds by October 2000. The City complied with this mandate by hiring Takata Associates, with the final report completed in February 2001. The City of Newport Beach has 30 playgrounds at this point; the oldest playground equipment was installed in 1987. Many mandated safety and ADA requirements and reduction of potential liability can be accomplished with these funds. Implementation of each specific project will be determined with the California Department of Parks and Recreation through the issuance of specific contracts. Proposed Implementation Schedule December 2001 City Council Resolution Submittal of authorizing resolutions to State for both grants February 2002 Final submittal of signed contract to State March /April 2002 Submittal of individual project applications to State Request for 10% advance for funding of plans, specifications, CEQA compliance documents August 2003 Completion of most playgrounds and park projects Attached: 1. Resolution 2001 -_ for grant funds for the Per Capita Grant Fund in the amount of $685,000. 2. Resolution 2001 -_ for grant funds for the Roberti- Z'Berg -Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Grant, in the amount of $220,120. RESOLUTION 2001 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the Per Capita Grant Program which provides funds to meet the urgent need for safe, open and accessible local park and recreational facilities for increased recreational opportunities that provide positive alternatives to social problems; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Department of Parks and Recreation require the City of Newport Beach's governing body to certify by resolution the approval of the City of Newport Beach to apply for the Per Capita Allocation, and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will enter into a Contract with the State of California; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Newport Beach City Council hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the Per Capita Grant Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Action of 2000; and 2. Certifies that the City of Newport Beach has or will have the sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and 3. Certifies that the City of Newport Beach has reviewed, understands and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and 4. Appoints the Community Services Director as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, payments requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project(s). PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 11th day of December 2001. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk RESOLUTION 2001 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH TO APPLY FOR ROBERTI- Z'BERG- HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 which provides funds for the Roberti -Z'Berg- Harris Open Space and Recreation Program; and WHEREAS, the Legislature of the Sate of California has enacted the Roberti- Z'Berg- Harris Open Space and Recreation Program, which provides funds to certain political subdivisions of the State of California for acquiring lands and for developing facilities to meet urban recreational needs; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Department of Parks and Recreation require the City of Newport Beach City Council to certify by resolution the approval of the City of Newport Beach to apply for the Roberti - Z'Berg -Harris allocation; WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will enter into a Contract with the State of California; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Newport Beach City Council hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for local assistance funds from Roberti- Z'Berg -Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 2. Certifies that the City of Newport Beach has or will have the sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and 3. Certifies that the City of Newport Beach has reviewed, understands and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and 4. Appoints the Community Services Director as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, payments requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project(s). PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this 11th day of December 2001. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk