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CITY OF COLTON Item #9A AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF November 2, 2004 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Ken Rulon, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Approve resolution for the submittal for State Urban Parks and Communities Program grant in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. DATE: October 29, 2004 BACKGROUND: The State passed the Safe Neighborhood, Clean Water, Clean Air and Costal Protection Bond Act of 2002 to be used for the enhancement of parks, recreation and leisure time pursuits. Currently, the State's Department of Parks and Recreation that oversees the funding for this act is accepting applications for the following grant: State Urban Parks and Communities Program, which provides grants for the acquisition- and development of properties for active recreational purposes. If the grant is awarded, the Colton Police Department, Neighborhood Services, and the Police Activities League shall use such funds to acquire property and develop it into a youth sports recreational center and required parking. DISCUSSIOWANALYSIS: An 'existing commercial building will be selected and the interior of the building renovated to provide space for youth oriented programs that will include, but not be limited to, boxing, wrestling, baseball, basketball activities, body building/weightlifting, educational classrooms, and office space for Police Activities League programs. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total estimated cost for the acquisition and development of Youth Sports Recreation Center is $1,000,000. The 25% (twenty-five percent) match requirement of $250,000 will be met through Park Development Fund 248 in the amount of $85,000 and through the Police Activities League Fund in the amount of $165,000. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None. CONFLICT OF INTEREST — Gift Disclosure Requirements None. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution to allow the City to submit for the State Urban Parks and Communities Program grant offered by the State of California's Department of Parks and Recreation through the California Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002. Prepared by: Mike Hadden, Sergeant Attachment: Resolution