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a. Receive preliminary analysis on Board Referral 2023.08 (Alejo) - Salinas Regional Soccer Complex Grant Opportunities to assist in the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for a Salinas Regional Soccer Complex Expansion Project that requires the County to be lead applicant as the real property owner, and
b. Consider and provide direction to either:
1. Complete referral based on grant requirements, anticipated time, and cost for completion, which would require a resolution in accordance with grant terms and if awarded to be adopted as a funded project in the FY 2022-23 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, estimated amount of $8 million and include a conservation easement to ensure the 16.1-acre site remains accessible for public recreational use in perpetuity; OR
2. Complete referral by postponing the grant application until the next round and work with the City of Salinas to Quitclaim or Grant Deed project area of the 50-acre parcel that is leased to the city, requiring the parcel to be subdivided, surveyed, filed and conveyed to the City; OR,
3. Rescind or modify referral. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive preliminary analysis on Board Referral 2023.08 (Alejo) - Salinas Regional Soccer Complex Grant Opportunities to assist in the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant application for a Salinas Regional Soccer Complex Expansion Project that requires the County to be lead applicant as the real property owner, and
b. Consider and provide direction to either:
1. Complete referral based on grant requirements, anticipated time, and cost for completion, which would require a resolution in accordance with grant terms and if awarded to be adopted as a funded project in the FY 2022-23 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, estimated amount of $8 million and include a conservation easement to ensure the 16.1-acre site remains accessible for public recreational use in perpetuity; OR
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