City Council Agenda Report
TO: Mayor Clauzel and Members of the City Council
FROM: Ken Irwin, City Manager
BY: Mike Willett, Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: May 16, 2023
ITEM NO: 6.1
SUBJECT: Receive a Report on the Veteran’s Memorial Park Improvement Project
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a Report on the Veteran’s Memorial Park Improvement Project.
BACKGROUND
This program originates from Proposition 68 that was approved by voters on June 5, 2018. Funds are available for local park rehabilitation, creation and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis. Grant recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors. Based on the grant’s guidelines, a project that would benefit the community and the downtown area was selected.
A presentation to the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Commission was completed on April 19, 2023, copy attached. There were no comments received from this commission.
ANALYSIS
The city reviewed the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan to identify areas where recreational deficiencies exist. It was determined Veteran’s Memorial Park (South Park) can benefit from this grant where 100 percent of the funds can be utilized. South Park currently has horseshoe pits that are underutilized and in poor condition. It is the city’s intent to remove these facilities and replace them with new hardscape, BBQ pits and picnic tables for public use. A conceptual drawing is attached.
The timeline for this grant application and project is below:
Description Date
Pass a resolution to accept Per Capita Funds August 17, 2021 Submit grant application December 31, 2021
Sign and encumber Per Capita contracts June 1, 2022
Complete all Per Capita projects December 31, 2023
Submit Project Completion Package March 31, 2024
FISCAL IMPACT
This grant is non-competitive, and the city is eligible for up to $191,000 with no cost share. The total cost of the project is unknown at this time, as this is based on bids received. Once the bids are obtained, staff will bring back this project for award and request any additional funds if applicable. At this time, there is no fiscal impact associated with this item.