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HomeMy WebLinkAboutB-6 Resolutio of Support fo the Murray-Hayden Urban Park or y IOW 11.1 USA, CONSENT CALENDAR TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: ROBERT K. PERSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER 1"-d VIA: RICK COLE, CITY MANAGER , DATE: APRIL 15, 2002 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE MURRAY-HAYDEN URBAN PARKS AND YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt a resolution in support for the Murray-Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2000. BACKGROUND The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, responding to the recreational and open-space needs of a growing population and expanding urban communities, is intended to revive state Stewardship of natural resources by investing in neighborhood parks and state parks, clean water protection and coastal beaches and scenic areas. The intent of the Murray-Hayden Urban Parks and Youth Service Program is to provide grant funding, on a competitive basis, for Capital Projects, including parks, park facilities, Environmental Enhancement Projects, Youth Centers, and Environmental Youth Service Centers that are within immediate proximity of a neighborhood that has been identified as having a critical lack of parks and/or Open Space; and/or deteriorated Park Facilities that are in an area of significant poverty and unemployment, and have a shortage of services for youth. Priority shall be given to Capital Projects that employ neighborhood residents and At- Risk Youth. The City of Azusa will be submitting three grant applications, for $500,000 each, to fund the rehabilitation of Zacatecas Park, the acquisition of parcels to complete the Azusa River Wilderness Park, and the construction of the Rivers and Mountains Gateway Interpretive Center. Submittal deadline for these applications is May 1, 2002. Staff will keep City Council informed of the progress of these grants. FISCAL IMPACT No fiscal impact will result from this report, however, Azusa is applying for $1,500,000 in competitive grant funds. 5 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE MURRAY-HAYDEN PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS,CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR,AND COSTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000 WHEREAS,the people of the State of California have enacted the MURRAY-HAYDEN PROGRAM,which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies ,non profit organizations,and federally recognized California Indian Tribes for parks,park facilities, and Environmental Enhancement Projects, and Environmental Youth Service Centers that are within the Immediate proximity of a neighborhood that has been identified by the Department as having a critical lack of park or open-space lands or Deteriorated Park Facilities,that are in an area of significant Poverty and unemployment,that have a shortage of service for youth;and WHEREAS,the California Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program and the grant Project shown above within the State,setting up necessary procedures,and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of the Application before submission of said Application to the State,and WHEREAS,the Applicant will enter into a Contract with the State of California for the Project; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the MURRY- HAYDEN PROGRAM under the Safe Neighborhood Parks,Clean Water,Clean Air,and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000;and 2. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project;and 3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural Guide;and 4. Certifies that Grantee has or will have available,prior to commencement of any work on the project(s)included in this Application,the required Match;and 5. Appoints the Assistant City Manager as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including,but not limited to,Applications, agreements,payment requests and so on,which may be necessary for the completion of the Project. PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON APRIL15,2002 MAYOR I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City Azusa at the regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of April,2002 AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: CITY CLERK