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Report regarding a resolution approving the acceptance of $830,000 in grant funding from the State of California's Land and Water Conservation Fund for permanent acquisition of the parcels located at 616 and 700 Linden Avenue for parkland development, and approving the appropriation of grant funds through budget amendment #23.056. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of $830,000 in grant funding from the State of California's Land and Water Conservation Fund for permanent acquisition of the parcels located at 616 and 700 Linden Avenue for parkland development, and approving the appropriation of grant funds through budget amendment #23.056.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by the United States Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. The fund invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help strengthen communities, preserve history, and protect the national endowment of lands and waters.
On August 4, 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) was signed into law, authorizing $900 million annually in permanent funding for LWCF. Prior to the passage of the GAOA, funding for LWCF relied on annual Congressional appropriations. LWCF grants may be administered on behalf of the federal government by state agencies. In this case, the grant administrator is the California Department of Parks and Recreation, though the National Parks Service also reviews applications for conformance with grant requirements.
Grants provide funding for the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. Since 1965, over one thousand parks throughout California have been cr...
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