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Item #13 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF April 5.2005 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Bill Smith — Community Services Director SUBJECT: Request Approval of Resolution, Authorizing the Filing of an Application for a State Grant for Park Improvements at Prado Park DATE: March 28, 2005 BACKGROUND: The Community Services Department has been informed of a grant opportunity through the State of California, Land and Water Conservation Fund. This funding can be used for the development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The Council -approved Park and Facilities Master Plan calls for needed park development and improvements at Prado Park, in the Reche Canyon area of Colton. DISC USSION/ANALYSIS: As suggested in the Master Plan, Prado Park has a lot of character. It is a natural setting, with many trees, and is located in a densely populated area of the City. The Master Plan also suggests that, with funding, the park could be improved greatly, with the addition of walkways, picnic areas, play equipment, and improved parking. Additionally, it may also be possible to develop a stream area at the park to create a more natural look. Signage is also needed, identifying the park, and highlighting trailhead opportunities immediately adjacent to the park, such as hiking and biking. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the City for the approval of this resolution. Financial impacts will be addressed if and when the grant is approved and park planning begins. The grant calls for City funding of the project, with 50% of the cost reimbursed to the City by the grant. City funding needed for the project will come from available Park Development Fees. The approximate cost for this project, as estimated in the Master Plan, is $280,000. Half of this cost would be reimbursed to the City by the grant. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no environmental impact as the result of this resolution. Environmental impacts will be considered and addressed as a standard part of the park planning process, if the grant is awarded to the City. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None