Library – Courts Building 916-323-9759
P.O. Box 942837 [email protected]
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001 www.library.ca.gov
November 30, 2022
Eric Crockett, Deputy City Manager
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91945
Dear Mr. Crockett:
I am pleased to confirm that the State of California has designated “$5,000,000 to the City of Chula Vista for the land and entitlement costs for new library” in AB 179 (SEC 207.
Section 19.56, Chapter 249, Statutes of 2022). The grant award and dispersal of the funds for this project is contingent upon the California State Library receiving those funds.
For the City of Chula Vista to be eligible to receive the funds listed in AB 179 the State Library must approve your application and receive a signed Grant Agreement and Certification of Compliance. Applications can be submitted though the State Library’s grant management system: https://webportalapp.com/sp/csl_targeted_grant
Additionally, we must receive and approve the following items related to the purchase of 1775 Millenia Avenue, Lot 7, Chula Vista, CA 91915.
• Preliminary Title Report
• Listing of Additional Funding Sources
• Vesting Document
• CEQA (if applicable)
• Phase I/II Environmental Report
• Condition of Property Statement
• Seismic Safety Assessment
• Water/Mineral Rights (if applicable)
• Legal Description
• Location/Plot Map
• Assessor’s Parcel Map
• Appraisal
• Property Acquisition Agreement with all exhibits/attachments • Other Contracts/Agreements (examples: use restriction or lease agreements) • Aviation Restrictions (if within 2 miles of an airport) • Certificate of Acceptance
• Site Selection/Property Acquisition Summary
• Escrow Instructions
Targeted State Grant Program 2022-2023
A Deed/Notice of Unrecorded Grant Agreement and Title Insurance are required after receiving your award.
Once the funds have been released to the State Library for dispersal, and upon all conditions being met, you will receive an award packet that will include the official award letter, grant agreement and compliance certification documents, and a payment claim form. The award packet will be delivered via DocuSign. To confirm, the grant award and dispersal of the funds for this project is contingent upon the California State Library receiving those funds.
If you have any questions, please contact Grant Analyst, Wendy Amireh, at [email protected].
On behalf of the California State Library, we look forward to working with you!
Respectfully yours,
Greg Lucas
California State Librarian
cc: Wendy Amireh
Natalie Cole
Lynne Oliva
Lena Pham
Reed Strege
Rebecca Wendt
State Library Fiscal Office