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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and any subsequent amendments, including amending the terms or changing the amount of the award, to accept grant funds from the California Natural Resources Agency for capital improvements at Wrigley Greenbelt and Multi-Service Center, in an amount not to exceed $5,200,000.
(District 7)
DISCUSSION
On June 6, 2023, City Council approved Resolution RES-23-0088. The California Natural Resources Agency Bonds and Grants Office requested a revision to the Resolution to include further certifications by the City of Long Beach (City). These revisions will require Council approval.
Assembly Bill (AB) 179, the State of California Budget Act of 2022, was approved on September 6, 2022. The amended bill made appropriations for the support of state government for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. As requested by Senator Lena Gonzalez, this included the appropriation of $5,200,000 to be allocated by the California Natural Resources Agency for the City to fund the Wrigley Greenbelt Restoration Project (Project) and the Multi-Service Center Expansion and Improvements Project.
Various improvements are proposed at the two locations receiving allocations. The Parks, Recreation and Marine and Public Works Departments will receive $1,200,000 for the Wrigley Greenbelt Project to complete the restoration of eight acres of native vegetation and native tree plantings, low-flow irrigation, a meandering bioswale, and a one-mile walking trail. The Project will focus on the functional connectivity of the entire eight acres of open space through completion of native habitat landscaping and public safety elements. While the Project is substantially complete and open to the public, the additional funds will support additional scope of work that was unfunded, including accessibility improvements and educational signage. The project will follow the City’s language access policy, includ...
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