ITEM 4. 7
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
OCTOBER 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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ITEM: APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FOR THE STATEWIDE REVITALIZATION
PROGRAM ( SPP) FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR A
FUTURE COMMUNITY CENTER• AND PARK
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution to Approve the Submittal of a Grant Application to the California State
Department of Parks and Recreation in the
Amount of $ 8. 5 Million Dollars for Statewide
Revitalization program ( SPP) for Grant
Funding for a Future Community Center and
Park
SUMMARY:
The City is seeking up to $ 8. 5 million in grant funding to support development of the future Lathrop Community Center and Park project. The proposed improvements include a community center, multiple sports fields, playground and fitness equipment, landscaping, field lighting, an outdoor event space, and other site improvements intended to enhance safety, accessibility, and recreational opportunities for the community.
Adoption of the resolution is required as part of the SPP grant application and will authorize the City Manager, and/ ortheir designee, to submit the application, execute required grant documents, and administer the project in compliance with applicable State and federal requirements.
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution to authorize the City Manager, and/ ortheir designee, to submit a grant application to the California Natural Resources Agency for funding through the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program ( SPP), funded through Proposition 4 Climate Bond resources.
BACKGROUND:
The Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program is a competitive grant program administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation that provides funding for new parks and recreational opportunities in critically underserved communities throughout California. Approximately $ 188. 5 million is available for Round 5 of the program. Grant requests may range from 200, 00 to $8. 5 million, and matching funds are not required.
The Parks and Recreation Department is preparing an application to request $ 8. 5 million in SPP grant funding for the development of the new Lathrop Community CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
OCTOBER 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR
THE STATEWIDE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM ( SPP) FOR GRANT
FUNDING FOR A FUTRUE COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK
Center and Riverfront Park site. The proposed project will provide new recreational infrastructure, including sports fields, playground and fitness amenities, landscaping, lighting, and an amphitheater.
As a requirement of the grant program, applicants must provide a resolution adopted by their governing body authorizing submission of the application and designating an authorized representative to act on behalf of the City.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend adoption of the authorizing resolution to allow the City to pursue up to $ 8. 5 million in State grant fundingfor the Lathrop Community Center and Riverfront Park project.
The proposed improvements are anticipated to expand recreational opportunities, increase accessibility and utilization of sports fields, support future community programming, and contribute to the overall quality of life for Lathrop residents.
The grant funding would provide an additional resource to support development of the project and reduce reliance on local funding sources. The resolution will also designate the City Manager and/ ortheir designee, including the Director of Parks and Recreation, as authorized representatives to submit the grant application, execute required agreements and certifications, and administer the grant and project requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct impact on the City' s
General Fund or operating budget associated
with submitting the SPP grant application. The City will request up to $ 8. 5 million in SPP grant funding for the proposed three- yar grant term. Grant awards are anticipated to be announced in June 2027, with the three- year grant term expected to commence approximately July 2027 and continue through July 2030.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution to Approve the Submittal• of a Grant Application to the California State Department of Parks and Recreation in the Amount of $8. 5 Million Dollars for Statewide Revitalization program ( SPP) for Grant Funding for a Future Community Center and Park
B. Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Flyer C. Statewide Revitalization program and Community Revitalization, Program Project application form.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 3
OCTOBER 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR
THE STATEWIDE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM ( SPP) FOR GRANT
FUNDING FOR A FUTRUE COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK
APPROVALS:
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Todd Sebastian Date
Parks and Recreation Director
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Finance ector
Thomas Hedegard
Deputy City Manager
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Date
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Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO
APPROVE THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 8. 5
MILLION DOLLARS FOR STATEWIDE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM ( SPP) FOR
GRANT FUNDING FOR A FUTURE COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Revitalization Program Grant, setting up necessary procedures governing the application; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the, State Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the Grant Scope project; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that said Applicant has. or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project; and WHEREAS, the City certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and
WHEREAS, the City delegates the authority to the City Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Grant Scope; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby approve the submittal of a grant application to the California State Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $ 8. 5 million dollars for Statewide Revitalization Program ( SPP) for grant funding for a future community center and park.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 12th day of October 2026, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Paul Akinjo, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT B
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
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Statewide Park Development
and
Community Revitalization Program
PROGRAM .GOAL
The Statewide Park Program' s (SPP) goal is to create NEW PARKS and NEW. RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES in CRITICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES across California.
Funding Type
DEVELOPMENT, and ACQUISITION &.
DEVELOPMENT combined.
Types of Projects
1. Create a NEW PARK
2. EXPAND an EXISTING PARK.
3. Renovate an EXISTING PARK
Eligible Applicants
1 Cities, counties, DISTRICTS,
2. Nonprofits with 501( c)( 3) status,
and
3. JOINT POWERS AUTHORITIES
one member must be either an
eligiblecity, county or DISTRICT)
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Application Deadline
December 17, 2026
Amount Available
188. 5 million_ approximately.
Maximum Grant. Request
8.5 million
Minimum Grant Request
200, 00
Eligible RECREATION FEATURE Examples:
Aquatic center, amphitheater, athletic fields and courts,, sensory play area, community gardens, dog park, outdoor fitness areas, equestrianand golf courses, rock climbing wall, picnic areas, playgrounds, skate parks, farmers market, public art, etc Additional eligible RECREATION FEATURE examples are available in the SPPApplication Guide: www: parks. ca. gov/ spp.
Words and terms appearing in SMALL CAPS are defined in the SPP Application Guide.
PROGRAM WEBSITE
www. parks. ca.ov/ s p
ATTACHMENT C
State of California — Natural Resources Agency
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Office of Grants. and Local Services
STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND, COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
PROJECT NAME
Lathrop` Community Center and Riverfront. Park
A. REQUESTED GRANT AMOUNT
B. OTHER FUNDING SOURCES ( DPR
C. TOTAL PROJECT COST ( A+B)
8, 500, 00.
859) $
8, 500, 00.
PROJECT. SITE. NAME and PHYS. ICAL
ADDRESS where project is located
including zip code)
808 Dos Reis Road, Lathrop, CA 95330
PROJECT SITE INFORMATION
simple. by. APPLICANT
Site acres:
feet for -trail
year lease or
m all that apply)
Owned in fee
Current Park
Proposed Acquisition
Proposed Acquisition
Available ( or
easement
TURN - KEY Project.
of acres
of linear
will be available) under a
NEAREST CROSS STREETS
Spartan Way and Stanford Crossing •
COUNTY OF PROJECT LOCATION
San Joaquin
APPLICANT NAME ( entity applying for thegrant)- andMAILING ADDRESS City of Lathrop .
390 Towne Centre Dr., Lathrop, CA 95330
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
as shown in Resolution
NAME
Stephen J. Salvatore -
TITLE
City- Manager
EMAIL. ADDRESS
Citymanager@ci. lathrop. ca.. us
PHONE NUMBER
209 941- 7200
APPLICATION CONTACT
NAME -
Todd. Sebastian, CPRP
TITLE
Director, Parks ans Recreation Department
EMAIL ADDRESS
tsebastian@ci. lathrop. us. ca
PHONE NUMBER
209 941- 7370
GRANT CONTACT
For administration of grant if awarded ( if different from AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE) NAME
Todd Sebastian,. CPRP
TITLE
Director, Parks ans Recreation Department
EMAIL ADDRESS
tsebastian@ci. Iathrop. us. ca
PHONE NUMBER
209 941- 7370
GRANT SCOPE !: represent and warrant that this APPLICAT ONdescribesthe intended use of the requested GRANT to complete the items listed in the attached DPR 832C, Grant Scope/ Cost Estimate Form. I declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the information contained in this APPLICATION, including required attachments, is accurate.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE
AS SHOWN IN RESOLUTION)
DPR 832A ( New 8/ 2026)( Word to PDF 8/ 1. 9/ 2026)
Stephen J. Salvatore, City Manager
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