City Council Agenda Report
July 15, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Allan Perdomo, Director of Recreation and Park Services SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 25-30 - SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANTS
Background:
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide funding for the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. Since 1965, over one thousand parks throughout California have been created or improved with LWCF assistance. The LWCF is a current competitive grant program for both local and state agencies under the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).
The LWCF provides funding for acquisition projects or development projects. Examples of acquisitions may include the creation of a new park or the expansion of an existing park. Examples of development may include those for outdoor recreation, and may include, but not be limited to, features such as athletic courts, fields, dog parks, picnic areas, outdoor trails, and aquatic features. The deadline for the application is August 5, 2025. The local agency maximum grant request is $6 million with a match requirement of 50%.
The Recreation and Park Services Department will be applying for the LWCF grant program. The application process requires an approved resolution from the City of Norwalk City Council. If awarded, grant funds will go towards the Norwalk Park expansion project.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Citizens Advised:
Community outreach meetings have been held on June 25 and June 28. The final outreach meeting will be held on July 18.
City Council July 15, 2025
Resolution No. 25-30 - Support of an Application for
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt RESOLUTION 25-30, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANTS.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 25-30