AR 050206 Land and Water Conservation Fund Program

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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAKHER, P.E.; PW DIRECTOR / CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE 'LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM,' REQUESTING $150,000 OF GRANT FUNDING. DATE: APRIL 25, 2006 BACKGROUND: The Outdoor Recreation Review Commission enacted the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act by Congress in 1965. As a result of this act federal funds are made available for federal, state and local outdoor recreation programs. The Department of California State Parks will oversee the award of these funds through a competitive grant program, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Program. The program provides matching funds for the acquisition or development of lands and facilities that provide for or support public outdoor recreation. The program will accept applications requesting a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum request of $300,000. DISC USSION/ANALYSIS: Staff respectfully requests to submit an application requesting matching funds for the proposed Fleming Park Restrooms Project. This park will provide for new restroom facilities at Fleming Park. The funding request will be $150,000 and the City will provide the dollar per dollar match required. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The match will not financially impact the General Fund as $150,000 match required is available in bond funds. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Not Applicable. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Not applicable. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for the 'Land and Water Conservation Fund Program,' requesting $150,000 of grant funding. Prepared by: Maritza Tapia — Administrative Analyst Attachments: Resolution REVIEW TEAM ONLY City Attorney: M �40-10b,Finance Director: City Manager: OTHER: 7,110/03 City Clerk', Office Cb