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Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, recommending the Board
1) Receive an update on current Parks projects and future opportunities;
2) Provide direction on the application for California Department of Parks and Recreation Prop 68 Grant Program for FY 2020-21 and future grant funding opportunities;
3) Direct staff to continue with the disposition of the surplused Red Hook Property, and direct that any proceeds be used for future park acquisition or development consistent with the County's General Plan and Parks Master Plan;
4) Direct that Prop 68 per capita funding be used for the construction of restroom improvements at Forebay Park, playground at the Railroad Park, and a dog park working jointly with the City of Placerville; and
5) Direct staff to work with County Counsel to acquire property located at 3447 Clemenger Drive, currently owned by the Marshall Foundation, for the development of a Sports Complex, and to utilize the proceeds from the Bass Lake property, recently acquired by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District for $250,000, for the purpose of conducting a fiscal analysis, design, and environmental analysis.
FUNDING: State Parks Funding, SMUD Agreement Funds, Quimby Act Fees, and General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The attached staff report provides an update to the Board on Parks activities, including current projects, potential projects, and funding opportunities (Attachment A).
ALTERNATIVES
The Board may provide direction to apply for funding or utilize existing funding for any Parks projects, or may choose to direct staff to take no action regarding parks and funding opportunities.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Facilities
Planning and Building
California Department of Parks and Recreation
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
It is recommended that the Board receive the update, approve staff's recommendation on parks projects and funding opportunities. It should be noted that there is no funding identified currently for maintenance of any of the above referenced projects or potential projects, and that there is currently no estimate for the cost of maintaining such facilities. If approved, maintenance costs will be considered in future budget recommendations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact associated with this item. Should the Board provide direction to pursue the parks opportunities listed above, with or without grant funding, staff will return to the Board with subsequent items detailing the financial impact of park planning, development, and maintenance.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Infrastructure
CONTACT
Vickie Sanders, Parks Manager