City of Sacramento
City Council - 2PM Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
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File ID: 2026-00656 3/17/2026
Accept Grant Funds and Establish a Revenue and Expenditure Budget for North Natomas Regional Park Phase 7 Improvements
File ID: 2026-00656
Location: District 1
Recommendation: 1) Adopt a Resolution, in the form required by the California Natural Resources Agency, to: a) accept $500,000 in state grant funding provided through the California Natural Resources Agency for North Natomas Regional Park Phase 7 Improvements; b) certify that the City will have sufficient funds to maintain the improvements; and c) authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary grant agreement and other documents; and 2) adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to establish revenue and expenditure budgets in the Citywide Park Improvement Project (L19300000), Fund 3704.
Contact: Jessica McCabe, Program Specialist, (916) 808-6316, [email protected]; Der Xiong, Program Specialist, (916) 808-5685, [email protected]; Department of Youth, Parks, and Community Enrichment
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Project Information Form North Natomas Regional Park Phase 7 Improvements 3-CNRA Procedural Guide for General Fund Specified Development and Acquisition Grant Projects 4-Council Resolution Accepting Funding
5-Council Resolution Authorizing Revenue and Expense Budgets Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The State of California awarded $500,000 to the City of Sacramento in grant funds for North Natomas Regional Park Phase 7 Improvements through Senate Bill (SB) 105 Section 0540- 103-0001 (Amendment to Budget Act of 2025) which makes appropriations for the support of local government projects and programs. This allocation was made at the request of Senator Angelique Ashby.
File ID: 2026-00656 3/17/2026
The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is the lead state agency for these grant funds. As a condition of receiving the grant funds, CNRA requires the Council to adopt a resolution, using CRNA’s template, that does the following: accepts the grant funding, makes required certifications, and appoints the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee as agent to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents required to complete the grant (Attachment 2).
Policy Considerations: The recommendations contained in this report are consistent with Sacramento City Code Section 3.04.020, which requires Council authorization to enter an agreement greater than or equal to $250,000; and City Council Resolution 2025-0162, which requires Council authorization to obtain governing board of approval for a grant award, establish an operating grant and distribute subaward grants of $250,000 or more.
The grant funding will enable the City to provide parks and recreation facilities, which is consistent with the City’s strategic plan to enhance livability in Sacramento’s neighborhoods through the provision of parks, recreation, and trail facilities throughout the City.
Economic Impacts: Not applicable.
Environmental Considerations: This report concerns fiscal activities that do not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).
Environmental review of the project will occur before construction is authorized.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
Rationale for Recommendation: The primary purpose of this funding is for improvements at North Natomas Regional Park, which will include clearing and grubbing, fine grading, irrigation, landscaping, concrete paving, decomposed granite paving, group picnic areas, site furnishings and hydroseeding.
Financial Considerations: The California Legislature has allocated specified funding for the City through Senate Bill (SB) 105 Section 0540-103-0001 (Amendment to Budget Act of 2025), specifically allocating $500,000 to make improvements to North Natomas Regional Park. This report recommends acceptance of the state grant funding along with the establishment of the revenue and expenditure budgets in the Citywide Park Improvement Project (L19300000), Fund 3704.
There is no local match for this project.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
Project NameEstimated Date of Completion:12/15/2027North Natomas Regional Park Phase 7 ImprovementsGrant Amount:$500,000Estimated Total Project Cost:$500,000(State grant, other funds, and in-kind)Grantee Name (with mailing address) County Nearest City/TownCity of SacramentoCheck one:Sacramento Sacramento915 I Street, 3rdFloorNonprofitProject Address (or nearest cross street)Sacramento CA. 95814Local Agency2501 New Market DriveState AgencySacramento CA. 95835Senate Dist. Assembly Dist. US Congressional Dist.8 7 6(Signature required at bottom of this page)Name:Jackie BeechemTitle:Director of Youth, Parks & Community EnrichmentPhone:916-808-1041Email:Project Manager Person with day-to-day responsibility for project (if different from authorized representative)Name:Jeff NittkaTitle:Senior Landscape ArchitectPhone:916-808-5996Email:[email protected] Description of Project Latitude Longitude(Summarize major activities to be funded by this Grant)38121The improvements will consist of 6.32 acres, clearing and grubbing, fine grading, irrigation, landscaping, concrete paving, decomposed granite paving, group picnic areas, site furnishings and hydroseeding.Site Control/Land Tenure (check the box that applies)Grantee owns the propertyGrantee leases the property Term End:Enter dateGrantee owns an easement on the property.Grantee has an MOU with the property owner.Not applicable Project is a plan or program.I certify that the information in this Project Information Form, including all attachments, is complete and accurate.Signed:2/27/2026DateJackie BeechemDirector of Youth, Parks &Community EnrichmentDesignee?YesNoPrint Name Title(If yes, attach letter of designation from authorized representative.)
PROCEDURAL GUIDE FOR
GENERAL FUND SPECIFIED GRANTS
FY 2025-2026
DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITION PROJECTS
California Natural Resources Agency
Bonds & Grants Office
715 P Street, 20th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 653-2812
www.resources.ca.gov/grants
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
A. INTRODUCTION 1
B. GENERAL GRANT INFORMATION, TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS 2
C. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 4
D. STATE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS 6
E. PROJECT INFORMATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST 7
F. PROJECT INFORMATION PACKAGE – WHAT TO SUBMIT 8
G. PROJECT INFORMATION FORM 11
H. PROJECT SUMMARY 12
I. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION TEMPLATE 13
J. SAMPLE COST ESTIMATE FORM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 15
K. SAMPLE COST ESTIMATE FORM ACQUISITION PROJECTS 16
L. SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TIMELINE 17
M. PROPERTY DATA SHEET 18
N. PAYEE DATA FORM/GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM 19 O. WILLING SELLER LETTER (ACQUISITONS ONLY) 20
P. LAND TENURE TERM 21
Q. SAMPLE DEED RESTRICTION LANGUAGE
(ACQUISITIONS FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES ONLY)
23 R. MEMORANDUM OF UNRECORDED GRANT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE (ACQUISITIONS NOT FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES ONLY)
24 S. ELIGIBLE COSTS 27
T. PAYMENT REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS 29
U. GENERAL FUND SPECIFIED GRANT ADVANCE POLICY 31
1 A. INTRODUCTION
This guide governs the administration of general fund appropriations made to the California Natural Resources Agency (Agency) for local assistance grants for specified projects. Enclosed are information and forms to complete a Project Information Package (“Package”) which must be submitted to Agency before a Grant Agreement can be developed and funds distributed.
2 B. GENERAL GRANT INFORMATION, TERMS AND REQUIREMENTS
Grant Agreement – Funds will not be disbursed until there is a fully executed Grant Agreement between the California Natural Resources Agency (Agency) and the Grantee. Expenditures made by the Grantee prior to the effecti ve date of the appropriation and outside of the project performance period will not be reimbursed by grant funds.
Funding Availability – General fund appropriations are available for use by Grantee for the limited time period described in the state budget and these guidelines . For this appropriation, funds must be encumbered by a grant agreement by no later than May 1, 2026, and must be fully expended and all invoices for reimbursement be submitted to Agency by March 1, 2028, unless otherwise specified in a subsequent Budget Act.
Grant Performance Period – The Grant Agreement will specify a specific time frame consisting of a start date and end date for performance of the project, called the Project Performance Period. All project costs to be covered by grant funds must be incurred within the Project Performance Period.
Required Approvals – Grantee must certify that all approvals (including, but not limited to, local perm itting requirements and/or rules from local agencies ) required for the project will be obtained.
Grantee is responsible for ensuring the project complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including , but not limited to, CEQA/NEPA, legal requirements for construction, building codes, health and safety codes, state contractor and other licenses, and disabled access laws. By submitting a Package, Grantee certifies that, prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits, and licenses (e.g., state contractor’s license) will have been obtained.
Reporting Requirements – Grantee is required to su bmit periodic progress reports to Agency detailing progress on the project to date.
Financial Management and Grant Administration Requirements – It is Grantee’s responsibility to ensure appropriate stewardship of State grant funds. Grantee must maintain a financial management system that provide accurate, current, and complete disclosure of the financial activities of the grant-funded project. To meet this requirement, Grantee must maintain adequate accounting practices and procedures, internal controls, and audit trails.
Payment Requests – This is generally a reimbursement grant, where expenses are incurred and paid for prior to the submission of a payment request for reimbursement. Once a Grant Agreement is executed, Grantee may submit payment requests on a regular basis, but not more freque ntly than once a month. Generally, Grantee will receive reimbursement within six to eight weeks of submitting a properly completed payment request. Grantee is advised to maintain adequate funds to cover project costs prior to reimbursement. Ten percent of the amount requested in each payment request is retained until project completion.
3 Although primarily a reimbursement grant, advances of funds may be requested to assist in cash flow. Advanced funds must be deposited into an FDIC -insured, interest-bearing account exclusively used to hold advanced grant funds. Advanced funds may not be co-mingled with any other funds. Grantee must submit monthly account statements to the State with reconciliation documentation. All interest earned on advanced funds must be reported to the State and used on the project. Any unused interest will be returned to the State.
The amount of an advance request must be based on Grantee’s immediate cash needs and t he timeline for expenditure of requested advanced funds . Advances may be requested in increments of no more than 25 percent of the grant at a time. All advanced funds must be reconciled before another advance of up to 25 percent is requested.
Generally, advanced funds should be expended within six months. Grantee must submit reconciliation documentation showing how advanced funds were used no later than 45 days after the end of a calendar quarter. The remaining 10 percent must be sought as a reimbursement. See Section U Payment Request Instructions and Section V General Fund Specified Grant Advance Policy.
For acquisition projects, Grantee may request an advance of funds into escrow (subject to retention).
4 C. PROJECT ADMINSTRATION
Process after Designation of Grant Award by Legislature
1. Grantee completes and submits Project Information Package (Package) to Agency.
2. Agency reviews Package and if the proposed project scope meets the legislative intent of the appropriation, develops a Grant Agreement with Grantee.
3. Grantee and Agency execute the Grant Agreement via DocuSign.
4. Grantee submits periodic progress reports throughout the project performance period.
For Acquisitions
5. Grantee submits appraisal and purchase documents to Agency for Department of General Services (DGS) review.
6. Grantee requests an advance of funds into escrow (subject to retention).
7. Grantee records Deed Restrictions.
8. After close of escrow, Grantee submits close out documents to Agency.
9. Agency releases retained funds to Grantee.
10. The State may perform audits as frequently as annually during the course of the project and for three years after project completion.
For Development Projects
5. Grantee submits land tenure/site control documents to Agency.
6. Grantee commences preliminary project work (planning, design, permitting, CEQA, etc.).
7. Grantee submits payment requests for reimbursement of project expenditures. ( See Section T Payment Request Instructions).
8. Grantee commences project construction/implementation work.
9. Grantee completes project and submits final payment request.
10. Agency may perform final project inspection.
11. Grantee submits close out documents.
12. Agency releases retained funds to Grantee.
13. The State may perform audits as frequently as annually during the course of the project and for four years after project completion.
5 Project Withdrawal
If Grantee fails to submit a Project Information Package to Agency or otherwise elects not to use its general fund appropriation, the appropriation will be lost to that Grantee.
If grant funds were advanced and Grantee cannot complete an approved project, Grantee must return the advanced funds plus any accrued interest to the State within 60 days.
Changes to Approved Project
A Grantee wishing to change an approved project shall submit the proposed change in writing to Agency for approval. Any change must be consistent with the authorizing legislation.
Time Extensions
A request for a time extension to complete a project and the justification for the request must be submitted to Agency for approval.
6 D. STATE AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS
Audit Requirements
Projects are subject to audit by the State annually and for three (3) years following the final payment of grant funds. If the project is selected for audit, grantee will be contacted in advance. The audit shall include all books, papers, accounts, documents, or other records of grantee, as they relate to the project for which the funds were granted. All project expenditure documentation should be available for an audit, whether paid with grant funds or other funds.
Grantee must have project records, including source documents and evidence of payment, readily available and provide an employee with knowledge of the project to assist the auditor. Grantee must provide a copy o f any document, paper, record, etc., requested by the auditor. Further, grantees must include planning, monitoring, and reporting necessary to ensure successful implementation of the project objectives and have documentation available for State review upon request.
Accounting Requirements
Grantee must maintain an accounting system that:
Accurately reflects fiscal transactions, with the necessary controls and safeguards. Provides a good audit trail, including original source documents such as purchase orders, receipts, progress payments, invoices, employee paystubs and timecards, evidence of payment, etc.
Provides accounting data so the total cost of each individual proje ct can be readily determined.
Records Retention
Records must be retained for a period of three (3) years after final payment is made by the State. Grantee must retain all project records at least one (1) year following an audit.
7 E. PROJECT INFORMATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST
Before a Grant Agreement can be developed, Grantee must send a completed Project Information Package (“Package”) to Agency. Grantee should keep a complete copy of the Package for future use and reference.
All applicable documents must be submitted to Agency along with the checklist below.
Grantee should check the appropriate box indicating a document is included in the Package or is not applicable to the project.
Required for All Projects
Project Information Form (Section G) ☐
Project Summary ☐
Authorizing Resolution (Section I) ☐
Cost Estimate (Section J or K) ☐
Development Project Timeline (Section L) ☐
Property Data Sheet (Section M) ☐
Proof of Ownership ☐
Photos of the Project Site ☐
Payee Data Form (Std. 204 for nonprofits; Gov. TIN Form for government entities) (Section N) ☐
Additional Documents for Development Projects
Site Control/Land Tenure ☐
Site Plan ☐
Additional Documents for Acquisition Projects
Willing Seller Letter(s) (Section O) ☐
Appraisal, Preliminary Title Report, if available ☐
If Conservation Easement, provide description of restrictions, reservations, and funding mechanism for long term stewardship ☐ 8 F. PROJECT INFORMATION PACKAGE - WHAT TO SUBMIT
For All Projects
1. Project Information Form - Fill out as follows:
Grantee Information:
o Grantee Name : The Grantee is the organization that takes formal responsibility and assumes liability for the project. A ll correspondence regarding the administrative process will be sent to the listed day-to-day contact person. Grant documents should be signed by the authorized representative named in the Grantee’s Authorizing Resolution. o Grantee Contact information: Provide the day-to-day contact’s name, title, phone and email address and the authoriz ed representative’s name, title, phone number and email address.
Project Information:
o Project Name: Provide the project title.
o Project Location: Provide address, city, county, and longitude and latitude coordinates of where the project is located.
o Brief Project Description: Provide a brief description that addresses the “who, what, when, where, and why” of the project.
District Information: List the district numbers for the Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly districts in which the project is located. Land Tenure/Site Control: Indicate how the Grantee will satisfy site control by checking the applicable box.
Certification Signature: The i ndividual authorized to execute documents on behalf of the Grantee in the Authorizing Resolution must sign the certification at the bottom of the Project Information Form.
2. Project Summary - Provide a one-page overview of the project, including expected project deliverables.
3. Authorizing Resolution or Certification Letter - Provide a signed resolution from the Grantee’s governing board. See Section I for the required Resolution format and content. Resolutions must include all of the assurances indicated in the template.
The Resolution should specify the position, not a specific individual, authorized to execute grant documents. A Certification Letter can be submitted for agencies without a governing board. See Section I for required format and content.
4. Cost Estimate – Provide a cost estimate reflecting all costs associated with the project. Identify costs to be covered by the general fund grant and costs covered by other funding sources in separate columns. Where possible, the cost of project elements funded by the grant should not be split between the grant and other 9 funding sources. See Section J for a sample format for development projects and Section K for a sample format for acquisition projects.
5. Development Project Timeline - Provide the timeline for key milestones and estimated date ranges of accomplishments. See Section L for a sample development project timeline.
6. Property Data Sheet - Complete the Property Data Sheet for all property/ parcels to be developed or acquired. See Section M for the Property Data Sheet form.
7. Proof of Ownership - Provide copies of documents verifying current ownership of each parcel listed on the Property Data Sheet. Examples of such documents include recorded deeds, tax records, and owner data sheets from county records, title reports or other documents that verify ownership. All documents verifying ownership must have the parcel numbers clearly indicated on the docum ent (handwritten acceptable).
8. Photos - Provide a maximum of five (5) labeled color photographs of the project site.
9. Payee Data Record / Government Agency Taxpayer ID Forms – Nonprofit organizations must provide a completed and signed Std 204 Payee Data Record form. Government entities must provide a completed and signed Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form. See Section N for links to both forms. These forms are required to receive payment from the State of California.
For Development Projects
10. Site Control/Land Tenure – For parcels not owned by the Grantee, provide a copy of an agreement giving the Grantee legal access to and permission to construct and maintain the project on the property and permit public access to the project, if applicable, for the required number of years. See Section Q.
If a n agreement has not yet been executed at the time of Package submittal, Grantee may submit a signed letter from each landowner identifying the property/parcel(s), and indicating the owner is willing to enter into an agreement with Grantee to allow long -term access for construction, maintenance, and public use of project, if applicable , for the required number of years. See Section Q. No grant funds can be released until all landowner agreements have been fully executed and submitted to Agency.
11. Site Plan - Plans should contain details of the property to be developed and show the location of each feature and amenit y listed in the project summary and cost estimate.
10 For Acquisition Projects
12. Evidence of Willing Seller - Provide a letter from each landowner indicating they are a willing participant in the proposed real property transaction. The letter should clearly identify the parcels owned by each seller and state the seller is willing to enter into an agreement or negotiation for an agreement for the sale of the real property at a purchase price not to exceed fair market value. If available, include a copy of the fully executed purchase option agreement as well. See Section O for Willing Seller Letter template.
13. Conservation Easement – If acquiring a conservation easement, describe the proposed restrictions and reservations for the easement and the funding mechanism to support long-term stewardship.
14. Appraisal and Preliminary Title Report – If available. 11 G. PROJECT INFORMATION FORM
Project Name Estimated Date of Completion: Enter date
Enter project name Grant Amount: $Enter amount
Estimated Total Project Cost: $Enter amount
(State grant, other funds, and in-kind)
Grantee Name (with mailing address) County Nearest City/Town Enter name Check one: Enter county Enter city/town
Enter address ☐ Nonprofit Project Address (or nearest cross street) Enter address ☐ Local Agency Enter address
☐ State Agency Enter address
Senate Dist. Assembly Dist. US Congressional Dist.
Enter number Enter number Enter number
Grantee’s Representative Authorized in
Resolution (Signature required at bottom of this page)
Name: Enter name Title: Enter title
Phone: Enter telephone number Email: Enter email
Project Manager – Person with day-to-day responsibility for project (if different from authorized representative) Name: Enter name Title: Enter title
Phone: Enter telephone number Email: Enter email
Brief Description of Project Latitude Longitude
(Summarize major activities to be funded by this Grant) Enter data Enter data Enter brief project description
Site Control/Land Tenure (check the box that applies)
☐ Grantee owns the property
☐
Grantee leases the property –
Term End: Enter date
☐ Grantee owns an easement on the property.
☐ Grantee has an MOU with the property owner.
☐ Not applicable – Project is a plan or program.
I certify that the information in this Project Information Form, including all attachments, is complete and accurate.
Signed: Enter date
Grantee’s Authorized Representative as shown in Resolution Date Enter name Enter title Designee? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Print Name
Title
(If yes, attach letter of designation from
authorized representative.)
12 H. PROJECT SUMMARY
With the Package, submit a one-page summary that provides a description of the project and scope. Include and describe specific tasks/activities to be performed; project deliverables; length of time it will take to execute the project; and describe the target population to be served by the project.
13 I. AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION TEMPLATE
Resolution No. Enter Resolution No.
RESOLUTION OF Enter Governing Body
APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR Enter Project Title
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have approved a grant for the project shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant project, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require the Grantee to certify by resolution the approval of a Project Information Package before submission of said package to the State; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee will enter into an agreement with the State of California for the above project:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Enter Governing Body
1. Approves the acceptance of a general fund allocation for local assistance for the above project; and
2. Certifies that the Grantee understands the assurances and certification in the Project Information Form; and
3. Certifies that the Grantee will have sufficient funds to develop, operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements of the Grant Agreement; or wi ll secure the resources to do so; and
4. Certifies that the Grantee will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5 of the California Labor Code; and
5. If applicable, certifies the project will comply with any laws and regulation including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable licenses and permits will have been obtained; and
6. Appoints the Enter Title/Position (not an individual’s name) as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to the Project Information Form, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).
Approved and adopted the Day day of Month, Enter Year
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution Number Enter Resolution No. was duly adopted by the Enter Governing Body.
Following Roll Call Vote: Ayes No.
Nos No.
Absent No.
_______________________________________
Clerk/Secretary for the Governing Board
14 I. CERTIFICATION LETTER REQUIREMENTS
If a Grantee does not have a governing board, a certification letter from the organization’s Director or Chief Executive Officer must be furnished. The letter should:
1. Approve the acceptance of a general fund allocation for local assistance for the (name of the project); and
2. Certify the Grantee understands the assurances and certification in the Project Information Form; and
3. Certify the Grantee will have sufficient funds to complete the planning or program project(s) or will secure the resources to do so; and
4. Certify the Grantee will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5 of the California Labor Code; and
5. If applicable, certify the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, and disabled access laws, and that prior to commencement of construction all applicable permits will have been obtained; and
6. Appoint the (Title/Position of Authorized Representative (e.g., Executive Director, President, etc., not the individual’s name)), or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, the Project Information Form, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).
7. Contain the signature of the Director or Chief Executive Officer.
15 J. SAMPLE COST ESTIMATE FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
K.
PROJECT ELEMENTS (Examples) Total Cost*
General
Fund Grant
Other
Funder
1.0 Project Administration
1.1 Staff Time**
1.2 Technical Consultants
2.0 Planning, Design & Permitting
2.1 Design & Engineering
2.2 Permits
2.3 Peer Review
TOTAL NON-CONSTRUCTION
3.0 Site Preparation
3.1 Mobilization
3.2 Demolition
3.3 Grading
4.0 Construction and Materials
4.1 Trees (15-gallon)
4.2 Plants
4.3 Bioswales
4.4 Irrigation
5.0 Other
5.1 Construction Management
5.2 Hazard Insurance/Bond
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION
Indirect Costs***
Contingency
PROJECT GRAND TOTAL
*All invoices and receipts for project expenditures from all funding sources will be retained and made available for state audit.
** Grantee’s staff labor must be computed on actual time spent on the project and evidenced by time and attendance records describing work performed. Only salary plus benefits are eligible. No indirect rates or overhead costs may be folded into the hourly rate. No billable rates may be used. ***Indirect costs are allowable and generally limited to 15% of total direct costs of the grant.
16 K. SAMPLE COST ESTIMATE FORM FOR ACQUISITON PROJECTS Project Title:
Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) Acreage
Indicate
Fee or
Easement
Willing Seller Name and
Address
ACQUISITION COST ESTIMATE
Total Cost* General
Fund Grant
Other
Funder
(Name)
Other
Funder
(Name)
Estimated Fair Market Value
Relocation Costs
Preliminary Title Reports, Appraisal
Escrow Fees, Title Insurance, Closing Costs
Surveying
Direct Costs - Staff** and Consultants
State appraisal review (recommend
budgeting $10,000)
$10,000
Contingency
Other (specify)
Indirect Costs***
Grand Total
*All invoices and receipts for project expenditures from all funding sources will be retained and made available for state audit. **Grantee’s staff labor must be computed on actual time spent on the project and evidenced by time and attendance records describing work performed. Only salary plus benefits is eligible. No indirect rates or overhead costs may be folded into the hourly rate. No billable rates may be used. ***Indirect costs are allowable and generally limited to 15% of total direct costs of the grant.
Acquisition Schedule* Completion Date
Complete appraisal
Submit appraisal, purchase documents and title report to State Submit draft grant deed w/deed restriction language to State for approval
Open escrow & request advance into escrow
Close escrow and submit final closing documents to State Project Closeout
*Grantee should submit evidence of progress on the acquisition within 6 months of grant execution. 17 L. SAMPLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TIMELINE
Activity Description Timeline
Preliminary project work Month 20XX - Month 20XX
Design completed Month 20XX - Month 20XX
CEQA completed Month 20XX - Month 20XX
Construction contract awarded Month 20XX - Month 20XX
Construction period Month 20XX - Month 20XX
Submit Project Closeout Package with final Payment Request Month 20XX
18 M. PROPERTY DATA SHEET
Complete the Property Data Sheet listing each parcel included in the proposed project, as well as the owner(s) of each parcel. Indicate and attach all required documents including any clarifying comments below. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
No Owner Name
Assessor Parcel
Number(s) Acreage
Indicate type of
ownership. For
acquisitions,
indicate type of
purchase.
For all parcels, indicate
document used to
demonstrate ownership
and attach a copy of
each document-clearly
labeled with the APN-to
this document.
If parcel(s) not owned by
Grantee(s) indicate document
verifying long-term Permission
to Develop and maintain and
attach copy of document.
Entity to perform O&M
# of years O&M to be
performed
Fee Simple
Easement
Other
(describe)
Proof of Ownership (tax
bill, grant deed, etc.)
O&M
Agreement
Lease
JPA
Letter from
Owner
Other
(describe)
1 2
3 4
5 6
7 8
9 10
Comments:
Total Number of Parcels: ____________________Total Number of Acres: ______________________________________________
19 N. PAYEE DATA RECORD/GOVERNMENT AGENCY TAXPAYER ID FORM
Non-profit Grantees must provide a completed and signed STD 204 Payee Data Record form.
Government entities must provide a completed and signed Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form. These forms are required to receive payment from the State of California.
A fillable form STD 204 can be found at https://resources.ca.gov/-/media/CNRA- Website/Files/grants/AdminForms/std204.pdf.
A fillable Government Agency Taxpayer ID Form can be found at https://resources.ca.gov/- /media/CNRA-Website/Files/grants/AdminForms/GovtTINForm_000.pdf.
20 0. WILLING SELLER LETTER (ACQUISITIONS ONLY)
All acquisition packages must include Willing Seller letters from each person on the title .
The letter must include the following information and be signed and dated by the legal owner(s) of each parcel to be acquired. Include the legal owner’s name in pr int and their title. If the letter is being signed by a representative of the landowner, include separate legal documents (e.g., trust documents) authorizing them to sign for the landowner.
(Template -- Willing Seller Letter)
Date:
To: California Natural Resources Agency
From: Name(s) of Legal Owner (Trust, etc.)
Address of Legal Owner(s)
Re: Parcel number(s):
County:
Property Address:
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is provided to confirm that (name of owner, trust, etc.), owner of the above - referenced property, is a willing participant in the proposed real property transaction and is willing to enter into negotiations for the sale of the real property for a purchase price at or below fair market value.
Acknowledged:
_____________________________ _______________________ Printed name and title Date signed
Signature of landowner
_____________________________ _______________________
Printed name and title Date signed
Signature of landowner
_____________________________ _______________________
Printed name and title Date signed
Signature of landowner
21 P. LAND TENURE TERM
The State recognizes that specific activities on the project property may change over time; however, all uses on the property must remain consistent with the authorizing legislation and in accordance with the following requirements:
Acquisition Projects
For acquisition of lands for conservation or open space purposes, Grantee or Grantee’s successor in interest shall hold, in perpetuity, the real property only for the purpose for which the grant was made and make no other use or sale or other disposition o f the property without the written permission of the State. Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the real property as security for any debt.
For acquisition of real property for purposes other than conservation or open space (or those f unded by bond dollars), Grantee or Grantee’s successor in interest shall hold, maintain, operate, and use the real property only for the purpose for which the grant was made and make no other use, sale, or other disposition of the property without the written permission of the State and shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the property as security for any debt for the following Land Tenure Term:
At least 10 years for Grants up to $100,000
At least 20 years for Grants up to $1 million
At least 25 years for Grants over $1 million
After the Land Tenure Term, if the real property ceases to be used for a public purpose, or the property is sold or otherwise disposed of, the Grantee or the Grantee’s successor in interest shall reimburse the State a per centage of the property’s equity equivalent to the percentage of grant funds contributed toward the original acquisition.
For all acquisitions, regardless of purpose and Land Tenure Term, Grantee or Grantee’s successor in interest shall not use or allow the use of any portion of real property acquired with grant funds for mitigation (i.e., to compensation for adverse changes to the environment elsewhere) without the written approval of the State. Additionally, a deed restriction or a Memorandum of Unrecorded Grant Agreement (MOUGA) which defines the State’s interest in the property must be recorded for all acquisitions. See Section Sfor MOUGA template.
Development Projects
Grantee shall maintain and operate the project developed pursuant to this grant and shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the project property as security for any debt for the following Land Tenure Term:
At least 10 years for Grants up to $100,000
At least 20 years for Grants up to $1 million
At least 25 years for Grants over $1 million
Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the project property for mitigation (i.e., to compensate for adverse changes to the environment elsewhere) without the written approval of the State.
22 With the approval of the State, Grantee or Grantee’s successor in interest in the property may enter into an agreement with another party to maintain and operate the project property in accordance with this grant program. At a minimum, the agreement must do the following:
a. Clearly spell out the roles of each party in detail. b. Be signed by both parties signifying their acceptance. c. Not terminate prior to the Land Tenure Term required by the grant agreement (only agreements that allow early termination for cause or by mutual consent will be acceptable).
d. Include language that Grantee will resume responsibility for ongoing operation and maintenance in the event of cancellation.
Grantee may be excused from its obligation to operate and maintain the project site only upon the written approval of the State for good cause. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, natural disasters that destroy the project improvements and render the project obsolete or impracticable to rebuild.
23 Q. SAMPLE DEED RESTRICTION LANGUAGE - APPLICABLE TO ACQUISITIONS FOR
CONSERVATION PURPOSES ONLY
The property described in this deed was purchased in part or in whole with grant funds provided by the State of California by and through the Natural Resources Agency (“the State”) under the General Fund Specified Grant Program and is referred to herein as the “Burdened Property”. The Burdened Property currently consists of [project description from appraisal/DGS memo ]. Landowner desires and intends that in order to provide public benefit and meet the terms of the funding, the Burdened Property shall be used only for purposes consistent with the funding.
Use of the burdened property is restricted and shall exclusively be for [project use based on purpose of the program/project p roposal]. If access for the public ever needs to change location, scope, or scale, landowner will seek consent from the State.
Unless otherwise expressly identified in this deed, all development rights are extinguished.
Landowner acknowledges the restrictions, extinguished development rights, and other dedications in this deed provide a benefit to the burdened property and all other adjacent property, as well as the People of the State of California, and the terms of this deed shall run with the land and bind all successive owners in interest consistent with Civil Code section 815 et seq. No other uses are permitted or granted herein, and any violation of these restrictions or dedications will operate to automatically revert the Burdened Property to the State of California.
The Burdened Property (including any portion of it or any interest in it) may not be sold or transferred without the written approval of the State. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, provided the purposes for which the funding was awarded are expressly assumed by the purchaser as part of the purchase agreement and prior to the close of escrow.
Responsibilities to maintain and operate the Burdened Property in accordance with this deed runs with the land.
Obligations for operation and maintenance of the Burdened Property may be abandoned only upon the written approval of the State and only for good cause. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, natural disasters that destroy the property. Good cause shall not include more expedient or economically beneficial development.
The Burdened Property, or any portion thereof, may not be used for mitigation without the written permission of the State.
The Burdened Property, or any portion thereof, may not be used as security for any debt.
These restrictions imposed on the Burdened Property shall run with the land and pass with each and every portion of the Burdened Property and shall apply to and bind the respective successors in interest to the Burdened Property. 24 R. MEMORANDUM OF UNRECORDED GRANT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE – APPLICABLE TO
ACQUISITIONS (NOT FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES) ONLY
(DO NOT FILL OUT AS PART OF APPLICATION)
Recording requested by, and )
when recorded, return to: )
State of California )
Natural Resources Agency )
Bonds & Grants )
715 P Street, 20th Floor )
Sacramento, CA 95814 ) Space above this line for Recorder’s use
MEMORANDUM OF UNRECORDED GRANT AGREEMENT
This Memorandum of Unrecorded Grant Agreement (Memora ndum), dated as of _______________, 20____, is recorded to provide notice of an agreement between the State of California, by and through the Natural Resources Agency (“Agency”) and ___________ (“Grantee”).
RECITALS
On or about __________, 20__, Agency and Grantee entered into a certain Grant Agreement, Grant No. ___________ (“Grant”), attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, pursuant to which Agency granted to Grantee certain funds for the development of certain real property, more particularly described in Exhibit B, attached and incorporated herein by reference (the “Real Property”). (Must attach a copy of the executed Grant Agreement and any amendments as Exhibit A and the legal description of property including APNs as Exhibit B.) Under the terms of the Grant, Agency reserved certain rights with respect to the Real Property. Grantee desires to execute this Memorandum to provide constructive notice to all third parties of certain Agency reserved rights under the Grant.
NOTICE
The Real Property (including any portion of it or any interest in it) may not be sold or transferred without the written approval of the State of California, acting through the Natural Resources Agency, or its successor, provided that such approval shall not be unr easonably withheld as long as the purposes for which the Grant was awarded are maintained. The Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the real property for mitigation without the written permission of the State.
The Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the real property as security for any debt.
For additional terms and conditions of the Grant, reference should be made to the Grant Agreement, attached hereto and which is also on file with the Natural Resources Agency, 7 15 P Street, 20th Floor, Sacramento, California 95814.
GRANTEE
By:______________________________________
Authorized Representative
Title
25 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
A notary public or other officer completing this
certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signs the document to which this certificate is
attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or
validity of that document.
State of California )
County of _________________ )
On ______________________ before me, ________________________________________ (insert name and title of the officer)
personally appeared _________________________________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the p erson(s) acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
_______________________________________ (Seal)
26 Memorandum of Unrecorded Grant Agreement (MOUGA) Instructions
1. Complete the Memorandum by inserting the following information:
Date
Grantee’s name as its stated in the Grant Agreement
Start date of the Grant Agreement (start date of the Project Performance Period) Grant Agreement number
Attach an executed copy of the Grant Agreement and all amendments as Exhibit A to the Memorandum
Attach legal description of the properties including the property (APN’s) as Exhibit B to the Memorandum.
2. Notarize the Memorandum. The grantee’s authorized representative (the person holding the position identified in the submitted Resolution and on the Grant Agreement face sheet) signs the Memorandum form in the presence of a notary. The notary then completes the “Notary Acknowledgement” section.
3. Record the Memorandum form at the County Recorder’s Office of the county in which the property is located.
4. Ensure a recorded copy of the Memorandum sent to the Natural Resources Agency, Bonds and Grants Unit at the address listed at the at the top of the Memorandum form.
27 S. ELIGIBLE COSTS
The following are general principles to be considered in determining whether an expense is eligible under the General Fund Specified Grant Program
1. Expenses must be incurred within the project performance period outlined on the Grant Agreement cover page and/or subsequent amendments and must align with the cost estimate.
2. Direct project-related expenses, if supported by appropriate documentation.
3. Grantees should use good judgment in purchasing items and services to be paid with grant funds. Project expenses should be cost -effective and economical and tie to the approved project scope and budget.
4. Expenses paid with grant funds must serve a public purpose.
5. Food and Beverage Expenses:
a. Employee meals incurred as a travel expense necessary to carry out the grant project may be reimbursed at a rate at or below the State employee per diem reimbursement rate in effect at the time of travel. See https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx b. Food expenses for grants that are reasonable and necessary to complete the grant project may be eligible at the discretion of the State. The specific purpose for the expense must be discussed and approved by the State and included as a separate item in the grant budget.
c. Grant funding cannot be used to purchase alcoholic beverages.
6. Grantee’s Staff Labor - Costs for the services of grantee's employees directly engaged in project execution must be computed according to grantee's prevailing wage or salary scales and may include benefits such as vacation, sick leave, Social Security contributions, etc., that are customarily charged to grantee’s various projects, excluding overhead allocations.
a. Labor costs charged to the project must be computed on actual time spent on the project and evidenced by time and attendance records describing the work as well as payroll records. Overtime costs may be allowed under grantee’s established policy, provided the regular work time was devoted to the same project.
b. Salaries a nd wages claimed for employees working on State grant -funded projects must not exceed grantee's established rates for similar positions. c. Only salary plus benefits is eligible. No indirect rates or overhead costs may be folded into the hourly rate. No billable rates may be used.
7. Contracted Services – The costs of contracted services may be reimbursed if invoices are presented with payment requests that identify the spe cific project activities provided.
28 8. Indirect Costs - Indirect costs are the non-project specific expenses of doing business that are not directly related to the implementation of the project to be funded (for example, rent, computers, telephones, office s upplies, internet access, copy machines, electricity). Certain types of indirect costs are not allowed including food and beverage, fundraising, lobbying and entertainment. Any expense that is billed as a direct expense may NOT be included as indirect costs. a. Indirect costs should be included as a line item in the approved project budget and is limited to a maximum of 15% of total direct costs of a grant. b. Grantees that wish to charge indirect costs must be able to document the appropriateness of the charges. One typical method for documentation is to have a Cost Allocation Plan. Other methods may also be adequate, but it is the grantees responsibility to determine this based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. It is recommended that grantees develop an appropriate method for calculating their indirect cost rate and determine what indirect expenses may be allocated to the grant, subject to the Agency’s approval and the 15% limit. It is the responsibility of the grantee to maintain appropriate records for all indirect costs and to be able to provide those records in the event of an audit.
9. Vehicles owned/leased by Grantee - Mileage incurred in grantee-owned or leased vehicles is reimbursable at the current state mileage rate. Grantee must maintain a mileage log with the date, mileage, destination, and trip purpose (referencing the grant’s project scope) to be produced at the request of the State or at audit.
10. Equipment – Grantee may charge a daily or hourly rate for use of grantee -owned equipment. Rates should not exceed average rental rates for similar equipment. The California Department of Transportation equipment rental rates may be used as a guide for equipment rates. Grantee-owned vehicles used to transport personnel and supplies may not be charged as equipment. Instead, grantees may bill mileage for use of their vehicles as a project expenditure.
Grantee must maintain for audit a copy of its Equipment Rate Policy and a log of equipment use on the grant-funded project. The log should identify the equipment, operator, hours used, hourly rate, and describe the work performed.
Equipment may be leased, rented, or purchased, whichever is most economical. If equipment is purchased, its residual market value must be credited to the project expenses upon completion of the project.
29 T. PAYMENT REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS
Before Submitting
Check the Grant Agreement to confirm that any funding requirements outlined in the special provisions section have been fulfilled ( e.g., agreements, DGS review, etc.)
Check that all costs are allowable and incurred within the project performance period. See Section T for guidance.
FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
What to Include
Payment Request Form filled out with original signature of authorized representative.
Payment Tracking Form filled in with amounts for the request. Project Expenditure Form, Grantee Labor Cost Form, and Equipment Cost Form (as applicable). A Payment Request Form Workbook containing these forms will be provided by the assigned Agency Grant Administrator. Instructions related to submission of all payment request form are provided therein. Proof of Expense Incurred for each item listed on the Project Expenditure Form .
Refer to the Payment Request Workbook for specific instructions. Advances – Upon request, a dvances are allowed to assist with cash flow . The amount of the advance is determined based on immediate need. Once an advance is reconciled, Grantee may seek another. Contact the project gran ts administrator to request an advance. Section V General Fund Specified Grant Advance Policy.
FOR ACQUISITION PROJECTS
To request money to be advanced to escrow, submit the following:
Advance Payment Request Form for the amount of the grant budgeted to Fair Market Value of the property
Letter requesting funds be deposited to escrow on Grantee’s letterhead containing the following:
a. Name and address of Grantee
b. Number of Grant Agreement
c. Dollar amount of disbursement requested
d. Name, address, and telephone number of the title company or escrow holder, and the escrow account number to which the grant funds will be disbursed e. A statement by the Grantee that all funds needed for completion of acquisition of the real property (or conservation easement) have been secured and have been or will be deposited into escrow at or about the same date as the requested grant funds
30 f. Anticipated close of escrow date
Payee Data Record for the escrow company
FOR FINAL PAYMENTS
Final retention will not be released until all closeout documents (in addition to regular payment request documents if applicable) have been received. This includes:
Final Payment Request
Grant Project Funding Report
Certification of Completion Form
Notice of Completion (if applicable)
For acquisitions, also required are:
Buyer’s Closing Statement
Recorded Grant Deed with required Deed Restrictions
Policy of Title Insurance
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U. GENERAL FUND SPECIFIED GRANT ADVANCE POLICY
Advanced Grant Funds Policy
All California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) grants are reimbursement programs. This means Grantees pay project expenses and then seek reimbursement from grant funds.
In certain grant programs, an advance of grant funds may be available1 subject to the requirements included in the grant program guidelines and the following conditions:
1. Deposit of Advanced Funds
a. Advanced funds must be kept separate from other funds. Advanced funds must be deposited and held in a separate, FDIC -insured, interest -bearing account until spent. Account statements must show all transactions related to the advanced funds.
b. Advanced funds may not be deposited into an account in which there is risk of loss.
c. Public grantees may choose to deposit advanced funds in their treasuries if the advanced funds can be identified and tracked and interest earned solely on the advanced funds can be documented.
d. Grantees may not hold advanced funds in a pooled interest -bearing account.
Advanced funds, all related transactions, and interest earned on grant funds must be identifiable.
2. Interest Earned on Advanced Funds
a. Any interest earned on advanced funds should be applied to the grant project for which funds were advanced.
b. Interest earned during each calendar quarter should be reported on the Advance Reconciliation Form.
c. Before grant closeout, Grantees must submit a report indicating how interest earned was used on the project and submit supporting invoices. d. Any unused interest must be returned to the State before grant closeout.
1 State entities, including Joint Power Authorities (JPAs) which include state entities as members, are not eligible for an advance when the project is awarded under a bond -funded program. Deposits into a third - party escrow account for acquisition projects are not considered advances to a state entity.
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a. Reconciliation of Advanced Funds Grantees must reconcile advanced funds spent during each calendar quarter using forms provided by a Grant Administrator. Reconciliation documentatio n ill be reviewed and approved in the same manner as a reimbursement payment request.
b. Quarterly reconciliation is mandatory and is due within 45 days of the end of each calendar quarter. Grant ees must submit the required reconciliation form even if no advanced funds are spent in the quarter.
c. As part of the quarterly reconciliation, Grantees must submit account statements for each month in the quarter showing all transactions relating to the advanced funds and any interest earned.
d. If a reconciliation is not submitted within 45 days after the last day of the calendar quarter, further advance requests will not be considered.
3. Requesting Advanced Funds
a. The amount of advanced funds requested should be determined after working with the Grant Administrator to identify Grantees’ immediate cash needs and the timeline for expenditure of requested advanced funds. Generally, advanced funds should be expended within six months.
b. Advances may be requested in increments of no more than 25 percent of the grant at a time. All advanced funds must be reconciled before another advance of up to 25 percent is requested. In rare instances, exceptions may be considered so long as the total unreconciled advanced funds do not exceed 25 percent of the grant at any time.
c. Advances are not subject to retention. The last 10 percent of a grant cannot be advanced.
d. All advance requests must be submitted in writing using the Advance R equest Form and signed by the Grantee’s Authorized Representative. e. Any special provisions in the grant agreement relating to conditions necessary for release of funding must be met prior to requesting an advance.
4. Using Advanced Funds
a. If advanced funds are used to pay grantees’ in -house labor costs, timesheets maintained for audit must show all staff time and be tracked to different projects or activities, unless otherwise required by applicable grant program guidelines.
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b. Indirect costs may be advanced if listed as an eligible cost in the guidelines and included as a separate approved line item in the project budget. c. For grant programs allowing pass-through grants, if advanced funds are passed through a Grantee to a separate entity that is implementin g the project (e.g., when funds are granted to a city for the benefit of a non-profit organization), the Grantee must ensure the immediate need of advanced funds and that advanced funds are deposited and held in a separate, FDIC -insured, interest- bearing account and reconciled as outlined in this policy. d. Grantees must repay any unused or inadequately documented advanced funds to CNRA within sixty days of project completion or the end of the project performance period, whichever is earlier. Grantees will n ot be eligible for any other CNRA grants until funds have been repaid.
5. Approval of Advance Requests
a. CNRA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to approve or deny an advance request. Final approval will be based on, but is not limited to, consideration of the following:
• Grantees’ explanation of immediate need for an advanced payment • Grantees’ performance on prior CNRA or other State grants, with particular consideration of past performance issues
• Grantees’ record of providing timely and adequate payment backup documentation on previous CNRA grants
• If available, financial practice information contained in grantees’ Non -Profit Organization Questionnaire (submitted pre -award for certain programs) or other financial practice information requested by a Grant Administrator.
6. Legal Obligations
a. By requesting and accepting advanced funds, Grantees agree that failure to use advance funds in a manner that is consistent with the Grant Agreement (including any amendmen t to the Grant Agreement), shall be prima facia evidence of an intent to deceive or defraud pursuant to Penal Code section 484 and 487, and shall work with or otherwise cooperate with the State to prosecute parties who improperly misappropriate advanced fu nds, or otherwise recover those funds so misapplied or misappropriated.
Resolution No. 2026-XXXX
RESOLUTION OF SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR NORTH NATOMAS REGIONAL PARK PHASE 7 IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have approved a grant for the project shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant project, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require the Grantee to certify by resolution the approval of a Project Information Package before submission of said package to the State; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee will enter into an agreement with the State of California for the above project:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Sacramento City Council:
1. Approves the acceptance of a general fund allocation for local assistance for the above project(s); and
2. Certifies the grantee understands the assurances and certification in the Project Information Form; and
3. Certifies the grantee will have sufficient funds to acquire and/or develop, operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements of the Grant Agreement; or will secure the resources to do so; and
4. Certifies the grantee will comply with the prevailing wage provisions of the California Labor Code.
5. If applicable, certifies the project will comply with any laws and regulation including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable licenses and permits will have been obtained.
6. Appoints the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to the Project Information Form, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s).
Approved and adopted the XX day of March, 2026
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the forgoing Resolution Number 2026-XXXX was duly adopted by the Sacramento City Council.
Following Roll Call Vote: Ayes
Nos
Absent
_______________________________________
Clerk/Secretary for the Governing Board
RESOLUTION 2026-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
March 17, 2026
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH REVENUE AND EXPENSE
BUDGETS FOR FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY FOR NORTH NATOMAS REGIONAL PARK PHASE 7 IMPROVEMENTS
BACKGROUND
A. The State of California awarded $500,000 to the City of Sacramento in grant funds for North Natomas Regional Park through Senate Bill (SB) 105 Section 0540-103-0001 (Amendment to Budget Act of 2025) which makes appropriations for the support of local government projects and programs. This allocation was made at the request of Senator Angelique Ashby.
B. The primary purpose of this funding is for improvements at North Natomas Regional Park, which will include clearing and grubbing, fine grading, irrigation, landscaping, concrete paving, decomposed granite paving, group picnic areas, site furnishings and hydroseeding.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Manager or the City Manager ’s designee is authorized to establish revenue and expenditure budgets in the Citywide Park Improvement Project (L19300000), Fund 3704 in the amount of $500,000.
Adopted by the City of Sacramento City Council on March 17, 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
Attest:
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Mindy Cuppy, City Clerk