TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
ATTENTION: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
FROM: P.J. Mellana, Director of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File Nos. 840.1, 840.2, and 840.3, in forms approved by the City Attorney, with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for federal Community Project Funding grants for various projects including Constitution Park Revitalization, BRIM Fleet Vehicle Replacement, and Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements.
DATE: November 13, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Bellflower (City) has been awarded three federal Community Project Funding grants for three specific projects related to Constitution Park, BRIM, and the Aquatic Center. Each of these grants require a formal agreement to be executed prior to any work being performed or funds expended related to the projects. Once the agreements have been executed staff will work with HUD grant administrators on the next steps for each of the projects.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement File Nos. 840.1, 840.2, and 840.3, in forms approved by the City Attorney; or
2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City is to receive a total of $772,000 in grant funding for three specific projects. For the Constitution Revitalization project, the City has been awarded $322,000; for the BRIM Fleet Vehicle Replacement project, the City has been awarded $150,000; and for the Aquatic Center Outdoor Improvements project, the City has been awarded $300,000. These grant funds are reflected in the City’s 2023-2025 approved budget.
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1 Staff Report – Agreement File Nos. 840.1, 840.2, 840.3 Community Project Funding Grants November 13, 2023
DISCUSSION
Per HUD’s direction and process, grant administrators will be embedding the detailed Project Narratives and approved budgets into the Agreements. Below are general summaries and budget overviews for all three Community Project Funding grants.
Constitution Park Revitalization – This project will be to revitalize Constitution Park with new recreational amenities, including play and fitness equipment, and a walking path. The total project cost is estimated to be $530,000 of which $322,000 will be offset by the Community Funding grant.
BRIM Fleet Vehicle Replacement – This project will be to purchase and replace the fleet vehicles for the Bellflower Recreation In Motion (BRIM) program. The current fleet includes two vans and two equipment trailers. The total project cost is estimated to be $175,000 of which $150,000 will be offset by the Community Funding grant.
Aquatic Center Outdoor Pool Improvements – This project will be to replace six pool sand filters, the re-plastering of the pool, and the repair of the concrete pool decking which is currently failing. The total project cost is estimated to be $796,000 of which $300,000 will be offset by the Community Funding grant.
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