Title
Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Application for San Lorenzo Park
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Parks Commission:
a. Receive a report on the Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) grant application for San Lorenzo Park; and
b. Support moving the grant application and required Resolution to the Board of Supervisor for consideration and approval.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On June 5, 2018, California voters passed Proposition 68 (Prop 68), the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018. The approval of Prop 68 authorized the issuance of bonds in an amount of $4 billion pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all programs.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) is administering Prop 68 funds for the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (SPP) grant opportunity. The SPP is a competitive grant program with $395 million available to create a new park or expand or renovate an existing park in underserved communities across California. OGALS is accepting grant applications in the amount of $200,000 to $8,500,000 and the application deadline is March 12, 2021. Per the Grant Agreement, grant recipients are required to record a 30-year deed restriction on the title of the project site property to ensure that the project will remain open for public use and recreation for 30 years.
The San Lorenzo Park in King City meets the eligibility requirements for these funds. The Public Works, Facilities and Parks staff have evaluated the needs of the park and adjacent community to develop a project scope for the grant application. Staff have held community meetings to gather insight from the community about their vision for recrea...
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