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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/02/2010, C8 - STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM OF 2008 (PROP 84) council "'�'°� /d j acEnaa Rcpoat c� CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Betsy Kiser,Parks & Recreation Director Prepared By: Linda Fitzgerald, Recreation Manager SUBJECT: STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM OF 2008 (PROP 84) RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution to approve the City's application to the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program (Prop 84) for the Santa Rosa Park Skate Park. DISCUSSION In 2006, State voters passed the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act (Proposition 84). A portion of the act includes a $368 million competitive grant program in the Sustainable Communities and Climate Change Reduction chapter. California State Parks is the administrator of the program. The first phase to distribute the funds is underway at this time; an appropriation of$184 million is available in this grant cycle. The program intent is toward the creation of new parks and/or new recreation opportunities in proximity to the most critically underserved communities. Staff is pursuing a grant for the Santa Rosa Park Skate Park project, which can be funded partially or entirely through this program. As a part of the qualifying criteria,priority will be given to areas within a %-mile radius that have a critical lack of park space. To meet this criterion, the area must have less than 3 acres of parkland per 1000 residents.. Using the California State Parks Community Fact Finder (Attachment 1), the area surrounding Santa Rosa Park has 1.43 acres per 1000. Other criteria include: 1. significant poverty(household income of less than $47,331); 2. how the project will add, expand or substantially improve existing park space; 3. efforts for community-based planning; 4. use of sustainable techniques; 5. fees and hours of operations; and 6. youth outdoor learning employment or volunteer opportunities. Upon initial review, staff believes the Santa Rosa Park Skate Park project is a strong candidate for this grant program. The grant application package is due on March 1, 2010. Adoption of a resolution by the governing body is one requirement of the grant process. The City will be competing with other California agencies for the fonds and a project may be awarded the minimum of$100,000 to a cy, I Prop 84 Grant-Resolution Page 2 maximum of$5 million during this cycle. At the time of this report, staff was still working with the State's grant assistant to determine whether it is in the best interest of the City to apply for supplemental funds ($373,300 to complete the project using Parkland Development funds to match) or apply for the full cost of the Skate Park project ($1.5 million). Depending upon the results of that discussion, staff will determine the appropriate funding request level. Notification of the grant award will be made in Fall 2010. A second grant cycle is anticipated at some point with another $182 million to be made available to counties, cities, non-profits and special districts. FISCAL IMPACT The City has allocated $1.15 million towards the SLO Skate Park project. Most of the funds are set aside in the Parkland Development Fund with some General Fund money used in the early phases of the project. In addition to City funding, the project is dependent upon grant funding and community fundraising efforts. To date, the City secured a Tony Hawk Foundation grant of $25,000 and skate park supporters have raised nearly$8,000 of the $323,300 needed to complete the skate park. The following summarizes funding to-date for this project: Project Funding Sources Budget-to-Dote 2009-10 2010-II 2011-12 2012-13 Total General Fund 135,000 135,000 Parkland Development Fund 178,600 919,700 1,098,300 Gran is 50,000 50,000 Fund Raising 323,300 323,300 Total 1 135,000 1 178,600 1 1,293,000 1 606 660 The City is eligible to apply for all related expenses to the Skate Park project, including design costs. It is at the discretion of California State Parks whether to fund the project in whole, in part or not at all based upon the need around the state for new and expanded park space for underserved communities. Any funding that is obtained through this grant program could help reduce the allocation in the General and Parkland Development Funds, reduce the matching funds needed to be raised by the community or both. ALTERNATIVE Do not apply for the Grant. There are few opportunities such as this to fund a project that will benefit the youth and underserved members of the community. Council has supported this project from the beginning and has asked that staff seek grants along with encouraging fundraising by the skateboarding community for the new facility. ATTACHMENTS 1. California State Park Community Fact Finder information for Santa Rosa Park 2. Resolution T:\Council Agenda Reports\Parks&Recreation CAR\CAR—Prop 84 grant.doc C9 - 2- T� CommunityCalifornia State Parks r Report This is your Community FactFinder report for m the project you have defined. Please refer to your Project ID in any future communications <y about this project. `.. Project ID: 2984 E Ih,11 Blsd — ldr*,I I Date created: October 23, 2009 n County: San Luis Obispo a �I 'i _• rf C:1121 Sl '1'L111U 11 ;. City: San Luis Obispo Coordinates: 35.290355, -120.662702 Total Population: 5,687 Median Household $30,086 0S� Income: .y y Number of families 2,768 0 0.4 mi below poverty line: Project Site Park acreage: 8.11 Park acres per 1,000 population: 1.43 All numbers above have been calculated based on a 1/2 mile radius from the point location of your project. Demographics are figured by averaging population numbers over selected census block groups and using the percent of the block group within the project circle to determine the actual counts. Parks and park acres are based on best available source information but may not always contain exact boundaries or all parks in specific locations. Parks acreage does not include major lakes or ocean. Users can send update information to: parkupdates@parks.ca.gov Data Sources: Demographics- Claritas Pop-Facts, block group level (Apr. 2008) Parks- Calif. Protected Areas Database v. 1.3 (Mar. 2009) Community FactFinder is a service of the California Department of Parks and Recreation svww.parks.ca.gov NOW V Community FactFmJer crcoteC by Greenlnlo Net, k ww-.4reeninlo.org �-3 RESOLUTION NO: (2010 Series) RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE PARK PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Program, setting up necessary procedures governing the Application; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s)to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the grant scope project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby: Approves the filing of an application for the Santa Rosa Park Skate Park and 1. Certifies that said applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to complete the project; and 2. Certifies that the applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s), and 3. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed; understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and 4. Delegates the authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope; and 5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. Upon motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 2010. Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Elaina Cano City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Christine Dietrick City Attorney ii" council mEmonanoum February 2, 2010 TO: City Council _gOUNCIL �'L`DD DIR ,,C47Vf+ft'R [?FIN DIR ��AAr1r4" IRE CHIEF VIA: Katie Lichtig, City Manager E ATTORNEY 2'Pw DIR 12tLERK/ORI© CrOOLICE CHF C��C DIR I' FROM: Betsy Kiser, Parks & Recreation Director '7 DEPT HEADS_pL C'!-NL 01P Linda Fitzgerald, Recreation Manager �rqp®Ip i NL'1a Trrr —coue6ce— SUBJECT: Additional Information—Prop 84 Grant 'cm/Ka/L Gr.&wde, Since writing the Council agenda report, staff received additional information and clarification from State Parks,the administrative agency responsible for the Prop 84—Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program of 2008 regarding the amount to be applied for the Skate Park project. Viktor Patino, from State Parks Office of Grants and Local Services, stated that there are no points awarded for having committed funds nor does it make the City any more competitive to have additional funds since there is no match requirement. He indicated that if there is any doubt about securing any of the additional funds, to not take the risk and instead ask for the grant amount that equals the total project cost. If additional funds are secured prior to the final decision in September, the grant amount could be reduced. Whether the City asks for$100,000 or$5 million, it competes with all other applicants on the same scale. The number of points the City can obtain for lack of park space, significant poverty, new recreational opportunities provided, sustainable techniques to be used, public outreach and addressing the community challenges will be the criteria used to qualify for the grant funds. Some aspects of the grant are based upon the number of requests and where the City might fall in the criteria compared to other agencies, such as lack of park space per 1000 residents, significant poverty within the %z mile radius and community challenges. The City is tentatively planning to request $1,874,000 for the Skate Park project, which includes the design and pre-construction costs as well as public art. This request takes into account the $25,000 Tony Hawk Foundation Grant and $8,000 already raised by the community for the proj ect. RECEIVES RED FILE FEB 2. - 2010 MEETING AGENDA SLO CITY CLERK DA rc ITEM # �� RED FILE • MEETING AGENDA D �.�O ITEM # SS3 council McMOR4 n um city of san tuis owspo 1 c'flPrf (�1R![_ DATE: February 2, 2010 -(COUNCIL O'CDD DIR L7'$Pc0Gr4/i�K SIN DIR C��A8ks5rcm LIRE TO: Mayor and City Council CHIEF �?�ORNEY ffIPW DIR I f� CLERK/ORIG 9-POLICE CHF VIA: Katie Lichtig, City Manager ` f7 DEPT HEADS IT-REC DIR m� u C`�TIL DIA FROM: Carrie Mattingly, Utilities Director n HR DIR David Hix, Wastewater Division Manager New rhW' O&U UOL- C?cC�e[L SUBJECT: Red File, Study Session Item SS3 -Airport Area Wastewater Master Plan Council Member Carter raised questions regarding costs, financing, and timing for the proposed infrastructure in the Airport Area Wastewater Master Plan. Following is a summary of those questions and staff responses. 1. Provide status quo costs for Calle Joaquin project vs. recommended change costs for Calle Joaquin and Los Verdes projects. Calle Joaquin Calle Joaquin Los Verdes Project Current Proposed Proposed* Difference A C) A- +C Lift Station $ 2,135,000 $1,000,000 $1,647,600 Replace Siphon $ 1,400,000 $0 $0 TOTAL $ 3,535,000 $ 1,000,000 1 $ 1,647,600 1 $ 887,400 *Los Verdes Proposed Project cost includes force main piping $887,400 represents anticipated savings (avoided cost associated with necessary replacement of San Luis Obispo Creek siphon) associated with the recommended master plan update. The removal of the siphon in San Luis Obispo Creek will eliminate the risk of spills associated with creek siphons. The Regional Water Quality Control Board has the authority to impose fines of up to $10 per gallon of wastewater spilled into the creek per day. At this time the siphon carries approximately 125,000 gallons per day. 2. What percent of the Buckley Road lift station cost is assumed attributable to existing development (Los Verdes area) and what percent is assumed attributable to future Airport Area development? The Utilities Department is completing a study of its development impact fees associated with the Airport Area. These recommendations will come before Council sometime in the spring and will contain the cost percentages assigned to each land use cate o . A roue estimate is 25 percent is attributable to existing development. R E FEB 2 - 2010 CADocuments and Settingslschippenlocal Settings\Temporary Internet RIes10LK9B\AAWWMP Re SLO CITY CLERK Red File Study Session Item SS3 —Airport Area Wastewater Master Plan Update February 2, 2010 Page 2 3. What rate increases will be required to cover the new costs for existing users? Multiple factors, of which this project will be a part, go into establishing sewer rates including the funding option chosen for the proposed project. When we get closer to building the project we will incorporate the project costs into our sewer fund analysis and have a better idea at that time how the project might impact rates. 4. What are the assumptions as to how long it will be until the Airport Area develops? Development is not anticipated for at least five, possibly ten years. That said, development can heat up with little warning. Our goal is to have the needed infrastructure in place just before new development needs it. We will be partnering with other departments and working with individual property owners in preparation for this project including financing options and timing of the infrastructure improvements. 5. What is the risk of that the costs of the Buckley Road station to be borne by new development will delay or prevent Airport Area development or cause developers to use septic systems as opposed to the City sewer? Current City ordinances do not allow the construction of new septic systems within City limits. Existing systems brought in during annexation are allowed. City code requires that when the existing septic system fails, connection to the City's public sewer system is required. Staff is discussing alternatives to this code requirement in light of the remote nature of the newly annexed areas from existing infrastructure. One idea is to require connection to the public sewer system when it is within a certain distance (e.g. 200 or 300 feet) from the property line. Of course any proposed ordinance changes would be thoroughly vetted through a public process and the Council. The cost of infrastructure is a significant consideration for any development activity. The role it plays in delaying or preventing development in the Airport Area is somewhat a function of the developer's return on investment. In the current economic climate, infrastructure costs appear to be of far greater concern to developers than in the past. City policy is clear that new development should pay its fair share of infrastructure improvements. The proposed Airport Area Wastewater Master Plan update identifies the most cost-effective alternative for providing services to this area.