HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11623 approving the grant application for the Community Champions Playground Grant for the Vista LRESOLUTION NO. 11623 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR
THE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS PLAYGROUND GRANT FOR THE
VISTA LAGO PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the GameTime (a PlayCore Company) is is an internationally
recognized playground manufacturer that specializes in providing innovative play
equipment for community and academic purposes; and
WHEREAS, in June 2025, City Council adopted the 2025-27 Financial Plan,
including the 2027-28 CIP Program containing the Vista Lago Park Playground
Equipment Replacement CIP project (CIP No. 2000033-02); and
WHEREAS, in 2025, GameTime (a PlayCore Company) began accepting
applications for the Community Champions Playground Equipment Grant for up to 50%
the cost of new playground equipment purchases;and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo (applicant) applied for the Community
Champions Playground Equipment Grant program to support the project scope of CIP
No. 2000033-02; 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 of San Luis Obispo hereby:
SECTION 1. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to
the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide .
SECTION 2. 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 ac cordance
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.”
SECTION 3. Certifies that said agency has matching funds from eligible source(s)
and can finance 100 percent of the project, which up to half of the playground equipment
purchase may be reimbursed.
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SECTION 4. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
SECTION 5. Appoints the City of San Luis Obispo Assistant 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. We acknowledge the project would require
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et
seq., overseen by the National Parks Service ("NPS"). Based on the project scope, staff
anticipates that it will qualify for a Categorical Exclusion. Staff will revisit NEPA
compliance if the grant is approved.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx, seconded by Council Member Shoresman,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 20th day of January 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of
San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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