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CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 27, 1992
SUBJECT Regional Wildlife, Open Space, Shoreline and
Parks Bond - Local Grant Program
Report By Diane Lowart, Recreation Director
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Resolution approving application to the local
grant program
RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT Phase II Allocation - $157,829
DESCRIPTION In November of 1989 the voters of Alameda and
Contra Costa Counties approved the passage of Measure AA, the Regional
Wildlife, Open Space, Shoreline and Parks Bond Act of 1988 sponsored
by the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) . The $225 million bond
issue provides funding for acquisition and development of regional and
local parks and open space as follows:
75% - East Bay Regional Park District (75% - land purchase,
25% - land development)
25% - Local park and recreation agencies on a per capita basis
The City of Dublin's allocation under this program is $631,316. To
date, the City has received $473,487 in funding which was utilized for
the renovation of Shannon Park. Applications for the remaining funds
($157,829) are due no later than May 1, 1992 .
The following types of projects are eligible for funding under this
program:
Acquisition
Acquisition of readily accessible open space areas is eligible.
Acquisition may include developed or undeveloped parcels, fee title,
less than fee title such as easements, rights of ways, riparian
rights, or any interest sufficient to accomplish project goals.
Consideration should be given to open space areas with ready access to
large numbers of the immediate population. Acquisition of lands and
structures to be converted to recreation use is also eligible.
Development/Rehabilitation
Development of a park that meets an identifiable recreation need, or
that provides recreation opportunities now unavailable, is eligible.
Facilities may include athletic fields, courts, open play fields, tot
lots, picnic tables affixed to the realty, and a variety of other
facilities that provide opportunities for active and passive
recreation use.
Adequate tenure to property is required for development/rehabilitation
projects. Adequate tenure means the land must be owned by grant
applicant or subject to long-term lease or other long-term interest
held by grant applicant that is satisfactory to EBRPD.
Rehabilitation of park, recreation, or historical facilities that: are
no longer fully serviceable, and that, when rehabilitated, provide
expanded or additional recreation or historical opportunities., is
eligible.
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Historic Preservation
Projects for acquisition, preservation, reconstruction, or restoration
of historic sites or structures are eligible. Projects must appear on
one of the following three registration programs: 1) National
Register of Historic Places; 2) California Historic Landmark Program;
or, 3) Points of Historic Interest Program.
Staff has identified two eligible projects for the grant funds: 1)
Mape Park Renovation, and 2) Dublin Sports Grounds Renovation. Both
of these projects have been given a high priority by the Parks and
Recreation Commission and both projects meet the necessary criteria.
Attached is a resolution approving application to the local grant
program for the aforementioned projects. Therefore it is recommended
that the City Council adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. - 92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM
UNDER THE EBRPD REGIONAL OPEN SPACE, WILDLIFE,
SHORELINE, AND PARKS BOND ORDINANCE (PHASE II)
FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:
HAPE PARK RENOVATION
DUBLIN SPORTS GROUNDS RENOVATION
WHEREAS, the voters of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties have
authorized the issuance of the Regional Open " Space, Wildlife,
Shoreline, and Parks Bond Ordinance, which provides funds to the East
Bay Regional Park District for acquiring and/or developing facilities
for public recreational and open space purposes; and
WHEREAS, the East Bay Regional Park District has the
responsibility for the administration of the Local Grant Program
within the two counties, setting up necessary procedures governing
application by local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the East Bay Regional
Park District require the applicant to certify by resolution the
approval of applications before submission of said applications to the
district; and
WHEREAS, said applications contain assurances that the applicant
must comply with; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into an agreement with the
East Bay Regional Park District for acquisition or development of the
projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Dublin hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Local Grant Program
under the Regional Open Space, Wildlife, Shoreline, and Parks
Bond Ordinance for the above projects; and
2. Certifies that said agency understands the assurances and
certification in the application form; and
3. Certifies that said agency shall perform all acts and obligations
of the agency under the application and the instruments and
documents delivered pursuant thereto.
4 . Certifies that said agency has or will have sufficient funds to
operate and maintain the projects; and
5. Certifies that said agency shall use the funds from the Local
Grant Program to acquire and develop the projects in accordance
with the application; and
6. Certifies that said agency reasonably expects to complete the
projects within three years from the agreement date; and
7. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the City of Dublin to
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents
including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary
for the completion of the aforementioned projects in such form
and pursuant to such provisions as EBRPD and this agency shall
agree.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of April, 1992.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk