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Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to accept and expend grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation for capital improvements at El Dorado East Regional, El Dorado Park West, Houghton, and Stearns Parks, in an amount not to exceed $15,400,000;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $342,000, offset by grant revenue;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department by $342,000, offset by a transfer of California Department of Parks and Recreation grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund;
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $15,058,000, offset by grant revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $15,058,000, offset by a transfer of California Department of Parks and Recreation grant funds from the Capital Grants Fund. (Districts 4,9)
DISCUSSION
The Fiscal Year 2022 State of California budget included a surplus projected at $31 billion. Due to the State Appropriations Limit, certain revenues must be returned to taxpayers through direct payments and education spending. As a result, Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, and Assemblymember Patrick O’Donnell requested and secured $15,400,000 in allocations for park capital improvements. Park capital improvements are proposed for El Dorado East Regional, El Dorado West, Houghton, and Stearns Parks.
Various improvements are proposed at the four park sites receiving allocations. El Dorado East Regional Park will receive $10.2 million for improvements to be determined through a prioritization process. Preliminary recommendations include improvements to vehicle and pedestrian paths, wayfinding and signage, and a mobile parking payment system. El Dorado Park West is slated to receive $1.6 million for improvements to the youth so...
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