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Council Meeting: March 5, 2002 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Application for Roberti-Z’Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation
Program Under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and
Coastal Protection Act of 2000
Introduction
This report recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing
the City Manager to apply for State of California Roberti-Z’Berg-Harris grant funds under
the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Act of 2000.
Background
The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection Bond Act
of 2000 (State Proposition 12) was developed to respond to the recreational and open
space needs of California’s growing population and expanding urban communities. It is
intended to revive state stewardship of natural resources by investing in neighborhood
and state parks, clean water protection and coastal beaches and scenic areas. The
Roberti-Z’Berg Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation block grant program is
intended to provide funding for park and recreational facilities to meet urban recreational
needs.
Discussion
The City of Santa Monica has been allocated $280,973 under the Proposition 12
Roberti-Z’Berg-Harris block grant program. The attached resolution provides the local
approval necessary for the State to enter into a contract with the City for the distribution
of these funds. Once a contract is executed, the City will be able to submit individual
project applications to the State Department of Parks and Recreation for approval. It is
anticipated that these funds will be used for the Virginia Avenue Park Expansion project.
Budget/Financial Impact
The grant amount of $280,973 will supplement the Virginia Avenue Park Expansion
budget. Staff recommends the establishment of a revenue budget in the amount of
$280,973 at account #20501.406670.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the
City Manager to apply for and execute all necessary documents relating to Proposition
12 Roberti-Z’Berg-Harris Urban Open Space and Recreation Program block grant funds
and establish a revenue budget in the amount of $280,973 in account number
20501.406670.
Prepared By: Barbara Stinchfield, Director
Karen Ginsberg, Assistant Director
Department of Community and Cultural Services
Attachment: Resolution