CC Resolution 2023-011 FB Park Grant App Land & Water Conservation FundsRESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR LAND AND
WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS THROUGH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION FOR THE FRITZ BURNS PARK
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 2021-02 TOGETHER
WITH AN AGREEMENT TO OBLIGATE THE NECESSARY
PUBLIC FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta desires to make improvements to Fritz Burns Park as
a way to enhance physical activity and wellness options for its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of
a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant -In -Aid program, providing matching
funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and
developing Facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for
administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures
governing applications by local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, the State of California, through the California Department of Parks and
Recreation (CDPR), administers financial assistance for public recreation purposes,
through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program (LWCF); and
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta desires to seek financial assistance under the LWCF;
and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta City Council finds that this proposed improvement will
significantly further the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of La Quinta and firmly
commits to the expenditure of local funds necessary to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta City Council certifies by resolution the approval of the
application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the
application to the State; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta,
California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute and file
an application with the California Department of Parks and Recreation and to provide all
information and documentation required to become eligible for possible funding
assistance through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program.
Resolution No. 2023 — 011
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Authorization
Adopted: May 16, 2023
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SECTION 2. That the City Manager has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the
General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide.
SECTION 3. That the City of La Quinta 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 National Secretary of the Interior, be converted to other than
public outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if he
finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation
plan and only upon such conditions as he deems necessary to assure the substitution of
other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent
usefulness and location."
SECTION 4. That the City of La Quinta further agrees to obligate funds required to
satisfactorily complete the Fritz Burns Park Improvements Project as part of the Capital
Improvement Program and become eligible for reimbursement under the terms of the
Land and Water Conservation Fund. This includes matching funds from eligible source(s)
that can finance 100% of the project, which up to half may be reimbursed by LCWF grant
funds.
SECTION 5. That the City of La Quinta agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state
and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
SECTION 6. That the City of La Quinta appoints the City Manager as our agent 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.
SECTION 7. That it is found and determined that all formal actions of the City Council of
the City of La Quinta concerning and relating to the adoption of this Resolution were taken
in an open meeting of the City Council of the City of La Quinta and that all deliberations
of this City's Council that resulted in those formal actions were in meetings open to the
public, in compliance with all legal requirements.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta City Council
held on this 16th day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Pena
ABSENT: None
Resolution No. 2023 — 011
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Authorization
Adopted: May 16, 2023
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LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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WILLIAM H. IFTRIKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California