RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION FOR FUNDING NECE SSARY FOR THE LA
PALMA PARK PROJECT AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING
THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY AND AMENDING THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY; AND
DETERMINING THAT THIS RESOLUTION IS EXEMPT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15306 OF TITLE 14 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88 -578 has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund G rant-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 (the "Grant"); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation ("Grantor") is responsible for administration of the Grant p rogram in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing applications by local agencies under the Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim 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
WHEREAS, the City is interested in submitting an application to Grantor for funding necessary for the proposed La Palma Park Project (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City is familiar with the terms, conditions and limitations of any such Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept a ny such Grant which may be awarded to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim as follows:
1. Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the La Palma Park Project.
2. Certifies that City of Anaheim has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide.
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 he finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only upon such conditions as he 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 the City of Anaheim has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the Project, which up to half may be reimbursed.
5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
6. The Anaheim Director of Community Services, or designee, is hereby authorized to submit a Grant A pplication for and on behalf of the City of Anaheim, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, and the Anaheim Director of Community Services, or designee, is authorized to take any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance provided by the Grantor.
7. The City Council of the City of Anaheim hereby agrees to, and by this resolution, does accept any such Grant so awarded to the City of Anaheim without further action of the City Council being required.
8. The City of Anaheim hereby agrees to comply with each and all of the terms, conditions and limitations imposed by t he Grantor upon said Grant, and the Anaheim Director of Community Services, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to conduct all negotiations, execute any agreements, assurances, or other documents as may be necessary in connection with completion of the project(s) and the acceptance of said Grant as may be required by the Grantor, if such Grant is awarded to the City.
9. The Anaheim City Council hereby determines that, in accordance with CEQA and the Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines), this Resolution and the authorizations an d other actions made herein are categorically exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelin es Section 15306. City staff is hereby directed to file with the County Clerk a Notice of Exemption within three (3) business days of the adoption of this Resolution.
10. Contingent upon the award of said Grant, the annual budget of the City of Anaheim is hereby amended by increasing revenue and expenditures in an amount equal to the amount of the Grant Funds awarded.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim on this day of , 2023, by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
By: ______________________________________
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
______________________________________
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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