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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1999 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council APPROVAL: 4avi. 4Dm;enzt Manage FROM: Director SUBJECT: Reprogramming of $8,250 of CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) Funds from the Colton Contingency/Unprogrammed Account to the activity, "Ballfield Improvements -Max Lofy Park" DATE: August 5, 1999 BACKGROUND: Staff was informed that Mayor Karl Gaytan had suggested the installation of wire mesh or netting to the ballfield at Max Lofy Park, in order to keep baseballs within the confines of the ballfield. At the request of the City Manager, staff was directed to determine if CDBG funds could be used for this purpose. Staff prepared a project proposal application and sent it to the County Department of Economic and Community Development for eligibility and qualification review. The County has reviewed the proposal and has determined that CDBG funds can be used for the proposed project. Attached is a copy of the County's approval letter. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The proposed installation of an eight -foot overhang to the backstop at the Max Lofy Park ballfield will complement the recently completed backstop that was also funded with CDBG funds. The new backstop is a major improvement to the ballfield. The Ken Hubbs Little League and City crews have spruced up the remainder of the park area, including the repainting of the snack bar, and the construction of new concrete slabs. The proposed overhang will stop foul balls from leaving the ballfield area, and provide protection to spectators and other park users. The funds would be allocated from the City's Contingency/Unprogrammed Funds Account, which currently has a balance of $34,775. As a matter of reference, the City Council accepted the concept to reserve these funds for future allocation to the Colton Museum Restoration project, should construction bids exceed the amount of funds currently available in the project account. Should the Council approve the reprogramming request, staff is prepared to solicit bids contingent on approval by the County ECD Department. Item #17