RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF UNION PACIFIC PARK AND, IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AMMENDING THE BUDGET ACCORDINLGLY WHEREAS, the Congress, under Public Law 88-578, has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-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.
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation administers the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing applications by local agencies under the program.
WHEREAS, the applicant certifies by resolution the approval of the application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Approves filing an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the proposed Union Pacific Park Construction.
Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide.
Agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. Section 200305(f)(3) which requires, “No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use. The Secretary shall approve a conversion only if the Secretary finds it to be in accordance with the then-existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only on such conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location.” Certifies that said agency has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the project, which up to half may be reimbursed.
Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws necessary for completion of the aforementioned project.
ADOPTED BY THE FULLERTON CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 18, 2023
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Fred Jung
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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Resolution No. 2023-XXX