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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, for the Davenport Park Sports Field and Recreation Phase II project; accept said grant, if awarded, in an amount up to $3,000,000 for completion of the project; and, execute all documents necessary to accept the funds and implement the project. (District 8)
DISCUSSION
In October 2017, the California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks), Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, began soliciting applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant (Grant). This competitive Grant provides assistance to local agencies and community-based organizations for the acquisition or development of outdoor recreation features that increase opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. The Land and Water Conservation Fund was signed into law in September 1964, and is overseen at the federal level by the National Parks Service with funds allocated to the State of California and administered by State Parks.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is requesting authorization to submit a grant application, in an amount up to $3,000,000, for the Davenport Park Sports Field and Recreation Phase II project (Project). Funds awarded through the Grant would contribute to the success of the City of Long Beach (City) in its efforts to provide healthy and safe park spaces within underserved areas. The Grant funds would be utilized to complete Phase II of the expansion of Davenport Park, consistent with the park's conceptual plan.
The Project is planned for the western 5.6 acres of Davenport Park, located at 2910 East 55th Way, on the east side of Paramount Boulevard, between Candlewood Street and South Street. The Project includes a multi-use sports field, exercise equipment along the existing decomposed granite walking path, and a shaded outdo...
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