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File #: 21-901    Version: 1 Name: CC: Approve Resolution to Submit Prop 68 Grant Applications
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 4/14/2021 In control: City Council Meeting Agenda
On agenda: 4/26/2021 Final action:
Title: CC - Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Applications for Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funding.
Attachments: 1. 2021-04-26_ATT_Respolution Approving Prop 68 Grant Application.pdf
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CC - Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Submit Applications for Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funding.

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Meeting Date: April 26, 2021

Contact Person/Dept: Armando Abrego/PRCS Department

Phone Number: (310) 253-6724

Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]

Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]

Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:

Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (04/20/2021); (Email) Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Updates (04/20/2021)

Department Approval: Armando Abrego, PRCS Director (04/16/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing staff to submit applications for Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant funding.


BACKGROUND

This Per Capita Program originates from Proposition 68, placed on the ballot via Senate Bill 5 (DeLeon, Chapter 852, statutes of 2017), and approved by voters on June 5, 2018. Funds for the program were appropriated via State Budget item 3790-101-6088(b). The Program is administered by the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS). Funds are provided for two programs, as described below:

General Per Capita Program (Type 1): 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.

Urban County Per Capita Program (Type 2): Additional funds are available for Per Capita grants to cities and districts in urbanized counties (a county with a population of 500,000 or more) providing park and recreation services within jurisdictions of 200,000 or less in population. An ...

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