HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 25-2022 (22-112)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
Resolution: RES 25-2022
File Number: 22-112 Enactment Number: RES 25-2022
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FILING OF A
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA'S LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM FOR A
TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$830,000 FOR ACQUISITION OF THE PARCELS
LOCATED AT 616 AND 700 LINDEN AVENUE FOR
PARKLAND DEVELOPMENT, AND ACCEPTANCE
OF GRANT FUNDING IF AWARDED.
WHEREAS, at the February 9, 2022 Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and Successor
Agency, the City Council authorized City staff to move forward with the acquisition of the parcels
located at 616 and 700 Linden from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for a sale price
not to exceed $1,660,000; and
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a
federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant -In -Aid program, providing matching funds to the State
of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing facilities for public
outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for
administration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant -In -Aid program in the State, setting up
necessary rules and procedures governing applications by local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to certify by resolution the approval of the
application for the State of California's Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program and the
availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for a total
award amount not to exceed $830,000 for acquisition of the parcels located at 616 and 700 Linden
Avenue for parkland development, and acceptance of grant funding if awarded.
2. Agrees to abide by Section 6(f)(3) of Public Law 88-578 which states "No property acquired or
developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the National Secretary of
the Interior, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve
such conversion only if he finds it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide
outdoor recreation plan and only upon such conditions as he deems necessary to assure the
substitution of other
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recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and
location."
3. Certifies that the City has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of
the project, which up to half may be reimbursed.
4. Appoints the City Manager as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute and
submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment
requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary
for the completion of the aforementioned project. All contracts and amendments are subject to
review and approval by the City Attorney.
At a meeting of the City Council on 2/23/2022, a motion was made by Councilmember Addiego,
seconded by Vice Mayor Nicolas, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nagales, Vice Mayor Nicolas, Councilmember Coleman, Councilmember
Flores, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest by 4 4 LL
sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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