Title
Adopt a Resolution to approve submittal of grant funding applications under the California Department of Parks and Recreation Per Capita Program.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution to approve submittal of grant funding applications under the California Department of Parks and Recreation Per Capita Program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On June 5, 2018, California voters passed Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018, which authorized the issuance of approximately $4 billion in bonds pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law to finance drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for all programs.
The Per Capita Program (Program) is a non-competitive grant program with $185 million available for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement. Funding is available to local governments on a per capita basis. Forty percent (40%) of the General Per Capita funds are allocated to counties, regional park districts, and regional park and open space districts based on population. The available allocation for the County of Monterey is $631,430. Grant recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors. Eligible projects must involve capital outlay for recreational purposes and funds must supplement existing planned budget expenditures, not replace them. Per the Grant Agreement, grant recipients are required to record a 30-year deed restriction on the property title of project sites to ensure that the project(s) will remain open for public use and recreation for 30 years. The application submittal deadline is December 31, 2021.
PWFP staff met regularly to evaluate the needs of County Parks and adjacent communities and to develop scopes for projects that meet Program grant criteria.
Proposed Parks projects for the Program include:
Toro Park: New roof and chimney for Buckeye BBQ area.
Jacks’ Peak Park: Bathroom roof replacement.
Lake San Antonio-South Shore: Repair electrical pedestals at campsites; remove ten (10) mobile housing units and convert pads into premium recreational vehicle (RV) campsites.
Lake Nacimiento: Remove three (3) dilapidated modular units and replace with new modular unit that will house the public laundry facility; replace bathroom roof.
Attachment A is a listing of proposed projects and anticipated grant funding request for each project, including a cost contingency and associated staff time as allowable per the grant guidelines. The Program requires separate applications to be submitted for each project site. Award of Per Capita grant funds will allow the County to replace aging infrastructure to enhance safety and the visitor experience at the respective parks.
PWFP requests the Board adopt a resolution authorizing PWFP to submit grant applications for the proposed County Parks projects, and authorizing the PWFP Director, or designee, to submit grant applications and all necessary documents to apply for the Per Capita grant funds.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
California State Parks Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) administers the Grant Program. OGALS established the prescribed language of the Resolution that must accompany all applications for grant funds. The Office of the County Counsel reviewed and approved the Draft Resolution as to form. On August 5, 2021, the Monterey County Parks Commission received a report on the Program’s grant opportunities and projects proposed for funding. After discussion and deliberation, the Commission voted unanimously to support this recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Staff is finalizing lease renewal agreements with Monterey County Water Resources Agency, the landowner of Lake San Antonio and Lake Nacimiento, with minimum 30-year terms to satisfy Per Capita and other State grant requirements.
FINANCING:
A twenty percent (20%) cash match is required for the Program. The Board of Supervisors approved using $157,858 in American Reuse Plan Act (ARPA) funds to meet the required match in the Fiscal Year 2021/22 PWFP Adopted Budget, Capital Projects Fund 402, Appropriation Unit PFP056. An in-kind match of staff time to complete the applications is necessary.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The recommended action supports the Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives for Administration, Health & Human Services, Infrastructure, and Public Safety by proactively seeking grant funding to enhance the County’s ability to facilitate infrastructure projects and offer improved facilities and safe public recreation experiences for the community.
Economic Development
X Administration
X Health & Human Services
X Infrastructure
X Public Safety
Prepared by: Janie Bettencourt, Management Analyst II (831) 755-5184
Nathan Merkle, Parks Administrative Operations Manager
Reviewed by: Bryan Flores, Interim Chief of Parks
Approved by: Tom Bonigut, PE, Interim Assistant Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks
Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities, & Parks
Attachments:
Attachment A-Per Capita Proposed Project Applications Summary
Attachment B-Draft Resolution
(Attachments are on file with the Clerk of the Board)