HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-044 - Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund Reimagining South City Park ProjectRESOLUTION NO. 2023-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND REIMAGINING SOUTH CITY PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a federal
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant -In -Aid program, providing matching funds to the State
of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing Facilities for public
outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for administration
of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing applications by
local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, the applicant certifies by resolution the approval of the application and the availability
of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDDING HEREBY:
Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for
the proposed; Reimagining South City Park project.
2. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions
contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide.
Agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. §200305(f)(3) which requires, "No property acquired or
developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary, be
converted to other than public outdoor recreation use. The Secretary shall approve a
conversion only if the Secretary finds it to be in accordance with the then -existing
comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only on such conditions as the
Secretary considers necessary to ensure the substitution of other recreation properties of at
least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location."
4. Certifies that said agency has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100
percent of the project, which up to half may be reimbursed.
Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations and guidelines.
6. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute
and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments,
payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which
may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 6`" day of June, 2023, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: - Audette, Mezzano, Munns, Winter
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: - Dacquisto
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: - None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: - None
ATTEST:
PAMELA MIZE, City Clerk
MWHAEL DACQUISTO
FORM APPROVED:
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B RRY E. DeWALT, City A torney