SR-303-011-01 (2)
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Council Meeting: September 11, 2001 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Application for Grant
Funds from the California Integrated Waste Management Boards Park
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Playground Accessibility and Recycling Grant Program to Renovate the
Playground at Virginia Avenue Park and to Authorize the City Manager to
Execute All Necessary Documents, Including Those Outlined in the
Budget/Financial Impact Section of This Report
INTRODUCTION
This report provides information on the California Integrated Waste Management Boards
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Park Playground Accessibility and Recycling Grant Program and recommends that the City
Council adopt a resolution authorizing the application for funds to renovate the playground
at Virginia Avenue Park. The report also authorizes the City Manager to execute all
necessary documents for acceptance of the grant funds if awarded.
BACKGROUND
The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000
(Villaraigosa-Keeley Act) authorizes the California Integrated Waste Management Board
(CIWMB) to award grants for the purpose of upgrading playgrounds using recycled-content
materials, and to ensure that playgrounds are accessible in accordance with American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and in compliance with new California Department of
Health Services (DHS) regulations for safer playgrounds. The State Legislature
appropriated $2.558 million to the CIWMB to fund competitive playground grants for the
fiscal year 2000/2001 grant cycle. Eligible applicants may request up to $50,000, and are
required to provide minimum matching funds equaling 50% of the grant.
DISCUSSION
The Citys application is for $50,000 for renovation of the playground at Virginia Avenue
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Park as part of the park expansion project. The playground is due for renovation because
it was built in the 1970s, prior to the adoption of detailed safety and accessibility
guidelines. The playground serves the Pico neighborhood where many households lack
adequate yard space or common play areas. With the award of grant funds, new play
equipment that contains recycled-content material (steel, aluminum) and safety surfacing
(for ADA accessibility) would be installed when construction of the larger park expansion
project commences. The CIWMB expects to announce awards in January, 2002.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total amount of grant funds requested is $50,000. The grant, if approved, requires a
minimum 50% match ($25,000), which can be met through the provision of previously
approved Capital Improvement Program funds in the following account:
C01018801.589000 $25,000
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In the event the grant is awarded to the City, the following budget changes will be
necessary:
1. Establish revenue account number 20511.406590 in the amount of $50,000 for the
acceptance of the grant, and
2. Establish account number C20075402.589000 and appropriate $50,000 for the project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
application for grant funds from the California Integrated Waste Management Boards Park
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Playground Accessibility and Recycling Grant Program for installation of new playground
safety surfacing and new play equipment at Virginia Avenue Park, and, if any grant funds
are awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, including
the budget changes as outlined in the Budget/Financial Impact section of this report, to
ensure the playground’s renovation.
Prepared by: Barbara Stinchfield, Director of Community & Cultural Services
Karen Ginsberg, Assistant Director
Brett Horner, Senior Admin. Analyst – Park Planning
ATTACHMENT: Resolution Approving Application of Grant Funds
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