2021-11-02 Prop 68 Grant Funding - Staff ReportCity of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: November 2, 2021
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR AND RECEIVE FUNDS
FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,321.54 AND DESIGNATE THE FUNDS TO DEVELOP
A PARKLET TO ACCESS A REGIONAL TRAIL SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution to apply for and receive funds from the State of California
Proposition 68 per capita grant program in the amount of $203,321.54 and
designate the funds to develop a parklet for regional trail access.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•In June 2018, Proposition 68 was approved by California voters
authorizing funding for local park rehabilitation, creation, improvement,
and development.
•Eligible projects must be capital outlay for recreational purposes, either
acquisition or development.
•Grant recipients must pass a resolution approving the filing of
application packets in order to receive funding.
•The City will request $203,321.54 in grant funding to acquire and
develop a parcel of land (Attachment 1) to integrate a regional trail
system.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total acquisition cost of the parcel is $600,000. Funds from Prop 68 in
the amount of $203,321.54 will offset the cost, and the remaining
amount including escrow fees will be paid using the City’s Land Acquisition
account 101-1007-74010.
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BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Per Capita Program was placed on the ballot via Senate Bill 5 and
approved on June 5, 2018. The Bill includes the General Capita Program and
the Urban County Per Capita Program, which represent a combined total of
over $198 million in funding. Allocations for each program are determined
based on population of the cities, counties, or other eligible districts. Funds
from the Per Capita Program may also be used for acquisition. Acquisitions
must be open to the public for recreational purposes within three years from
the date the final payment is issued by the State Controller’s Office and grants
over $100,000 require at least thirty years of land tenure.
Funds acquired from the grant will be used to purchase land for the
development of a parklet with access to a regional trail system. The purchase
and sale agreement for the land acquisition is also on the agenda for Council
consideration.
ALTERNATIVES
Council may elect not to approve the grant application and instruct staff to
explore other opportunities for funding the project.
Prepared by: Michael Calderon, Community Resources Analyst
Approved by: Chris Escobedo, Community Resources Director
Attachment: 1. Land Acquisition Parcel Map
52
HWY 111
WASHINGTON ST.
604050067
LAND ACQUISITION PARCEL MAP
ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 1LAND ACQUISITION PARCEL MAP5757