COUNTY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE - R. ESPINOSA

Adopt a Resolution approving a Proposition 68 Grant application for the San Benito County River Parkway Focus Area Project and delegate authority to the CAO to sign and submit the necessary documentation for the grant. 

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RESOLUTION NO: 2019-78

Proposition 68 authorized $4 billion in general obligation bonds for state and local parks, environmental protection and restoration projects, water infrastructure projects, and flood protection. 
 
Proposition 68 park grants will provide approximately $650 million in multiple competitive grants statewide for park-related projects over two funding cycles.  The first cycle of competitive park grant applications, competing for approximately $250 million, was due August 5, 2019.  The timeline for the second cycle has not been announced.  The maximum grant amount is $8.5 million and the minimum grant amount is $200,000.   

The Proposition 68 park grants and projects will be managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).  The type of projects DPR is looking for and that will be successful in the application process will be the development of new park space, expansion of existing park space, and renovation of existing park space that creates new recreational opportunities.  All projects must have a recreational feature for public use. All projects awarded a grant must be completed by 2022.  
 

The County has applied for Proposition 68 grant funds in the amount of 5,545,236 pending the submittal of a Board Resolution and Applicant Capacity section of the Grant. 

The County has determined that Statewide Park Program (Proposition 68) funding can be used to help increase accessibility and recreational opportunities available in the San Benito County River Parkway Focus Area. The project will focus around the following elements that were identified in the 2013 River Parkway Focus Area & Regional Park Master Plan report:

1.     Recycled ADA Compliant Asphaltic Public Parking Lot

2.     Cross Walk and ADA Compliant Approach

3.     Recycled Paved ADA Compliant Multi-Use Trails Walking and Bike along with Rest Areas.

4.     Par Course Equipment

5.     Site Furnishings

6.    ADA Compliant Hydration Stations

7.     Landscaping (Drought Tolerant and Climate Appropriate)

8.     LEED Compliant Solar / Energy Saving Site Safety Parking Lot, Trail and Staging Area Lighting

9.     Trail Equestrian and Pedestrian Separation Rail Fence

Subtotal of Improvements $4,436,189.00 and pre-construction in the amount of $1,109,047 bringing the total Grant Request to $5,545,236.  

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2019-78 approving a Proposition 68 Grant application for the San Benito County River Parkway Focus Area Project; and

2. Delegate authority to the County Administrative Officer to sign and submit all documents necessary for the Grant.