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Home My WebLink About1989-07-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; 789-5; 1988 Park Bond ActPARK & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB# 789-5 MTQ. 7-17-89 DEPT. P&R TITLE: 1988 PARK BOND ACT DFPT. HD. PITY ATTY PITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Defer application for the Per Capita Grant Program under the 1988 Park Bond Act until the third year funding cycle (1990). Recommend the selection of a project utilizing funds from the Roberti Z'Berg-Harris program of the 1988 Park Bond Act. ITEM EXPLANATION; At the June Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, several projects were suggested for funding under the 1988 Park Bond Act (Proposition 70) and Proposition 99 (Cigarette Tax). A break down of those available funds are as follows: Proposition 70 A. Per Capita Program B. Roberti Z'Berg- Harris Allocation $ 178,000 21,416 Required Match -0- 9,178 Application Deadline Sept. 1990 May 1, 1990 Additional funding also mentioned at the Commission meeting was from Proposition 99 (Cigarette Tax). The availability for these funds does not currently exist because they were vetoed from the budget at the State level. Staff is recommending to defer the application for $178,000 under the Per Capita program until the third year funding cycle of September 1, 1990. Staff feels at this time, an additional year of evaluation would insure a more effective use of these funds. Staff is recommending the application of funding under the Robert Z'Berg-Harris program at this time. Based on the amount of funds available under this program, the stipulations outlined in the grant procedures and the suggestions mentioned during the June Commission meeting, one of the following projects are recommended by staff: Fixed barbecue structure and fixed picnic tables and benches at the Senior Center/or community park site. o/^ j/voH 2. Bandstand/Gazebo at a community park site. Staff will provide a verbal update of this item. - 20 STAtE Of CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN. Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION — O. BOX 942896 CRAMENTO 94296-0001 Februaiy 22,1989 Mr. Keith Beverly Paris & Recreation Department Chy of Carlsbad 1200 Elm Avenue CarbbadCA 92008 Dear Recreation and Park Administrator: Allocations for the 1989/90 Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program (RZH) allocations have been completed and set according to the provisions of the legislation. BfockGmnts For FY 1989/90, each urbanizEd jurisdiction wffl receive two block grant allocations, the first allocation is from the $20 million authorized under Proposition 70 (1988 Bond Act). The second allocation is from the $75 million earmarked for RZH under Proposition 99 (Cigarette Tax). Your agency's allocation from each funding source and the required match for each amount is shown below. Allocation Required Match Proposition 70 (1988 Bond Act) $21.416 $9.178 Proposition 99 (Cigarette Tax) $8.031 $3.442 Due to different funding sources, each RZH amount \vl require a separate application and contract Please indicate which funding source you vvish to use for eadi project submitted, Block grant applications may be submitted beginning May \ 1989. You MUST have a signed agreement by June 30,1990 or the funds revert Therefore, we recommend that you submit applications no later than May \ 1990. 21 Needs Basis Chants Funds available far needs basis grants wffl be a lump sum of combined money from Propositions 70 and 99. The total amount available is shown below: Non-Uibairized Needs Basis $4,052^90 UibanizEd Needs Basis $ 552^85 The application deadline for needs basis grants is October \ 1989. If jou have questions, please consult your RZH pnxjedur^ (916) 4454441 Sincerely, /,, Ross T. Henry, Chief I) Planning and Local Assistance Division 22 STAfE OF CALIFORNIA—THE tESOURCES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P.O. BOX 942896 SA'"~ \ENTO 94296-0001 JUH 8 £22 To:Local Officials and Interested Parties SUBJECT: California Wildlife, Coastal and Park land Conservation Bond Act of 1988 (Proposition 70) This letter is to announce the passage of Proposition 70. Passed on June 7, 1988, Proposition 70 authorizes funds for six (6) grant programs available to local jurisdictions and administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Those programs are: 1. Spprdal Districts Grant Program - $10 million in competitive grants to those public agencies who provide significant recreation opportunities to the general public and are not eligible for funds from the Per Capita Grant Program. The $10 million will be appropriated over a two-year period, with $5 million in Fiscal years 1989/90 and 1990/91. Public hearings, to establish program criteria, will be held August 4, 1988 in San Jose and August 11, 1988 in Santa Ana. Application materials will be mailed around September 1, 1988, with a filing deadline of December 1. 1988 for the first year's funds. 2. Trails Grant Program - $5 million for competitive grants to public agencies and non-profit organizations for acquisition and development of trails. The funds will be appropriated over a two-year period, with $2.5 million available in fiscal years 1989/90 and 1990/91. Public hearings, to establish program criteria, will be held August 4, 1988 in San Jose and August 11, 1988 in Santa Ana. Application materials will be mailed around September 1, 1988 with a filing deadline of December 1. 1988. 3. Per Capita Grant Program - $120 million to cities, counties, park and recreation districts, regional park districts, open space districts and other qualifying districts for acquisition, development, rehabilitation or restoration of recreation lands and/or facilities. This program provides one-time grants based on population. Minimum grants in the amount of $20,000 are available to small cities and districts (estimated to be about 7,500 population or less). Minimum grants of $100,000 are available to small counties (estimated to be about 70,000 population or less). The funds may be appropriated over a three-year period beginning July 1, 1989. Application materials will be mailed by October 1, 1988. The first-year application deadline 1^ -TantiaTy 13. 1989. 23 ,4. | Itaberti-Z'berg-Harris Urban Open Space Grant Program - $20 million to cities, counties and qualifying special districts on a 70% State and 30% local matching basis. This program provides funds for acquisition, development, special major maintenance and innovative programs. It is a one-year program, with the funds available beginning July 1, 1989. Application materials will be mailed around May 1, 1989. The filing deadline for needs basis grants will be October 1. 1989. Block grant recipients may apply throughout the 1989/90 Fiscal Year. -*«-* 5. / Specified Local Agencies Grant Program - $185, 400,000 to those specified local agencies for acquisition or development of the projects identified in the Bond Act._ 6. Historical Preservation Grant Program - $ll million for competitive grants to public agencies and non-profit organizations for acquisition, development, rehabilitation or restoration of historical or archeological resources. For information write or call: Office of Historic Preservation, Dept. of Parks and Recreation, P. O. Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001, Attn: Gene Itogawa; or call (916) 322-9605. If you have questions on any of these programs, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at: Local Assistance Section, Dept. of Parks and Recreation, P. O. Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001; or call (916) 445-4441. Sincerely, 3ii4fiRoss T. Henry, Chid Planning and Local Assistance Division 24