HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 7 PARK BOND ACT 04-02-84AGENDA
March 26, 1984
CONSENT CALENDAR
NO. 7
4-2-84
Inter-Corn
SUSJE(:T:
Bill Huston, City Manager
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Royleen A. White, Director of Co~m~unity & Administrative
RESOLUTION NUMBER 84-30, IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 18,
THE PARK BOND ACT
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 84-30, support Proposition 18,
whichplaces before the voters of California on June 5, 1984, a bond
measure to provide funding for parks and recreational land acquisition,
development, and other related purposes.
BACKGROUND:
The California Park and Recreation Facilities Act of 1984, Proposition.18
on the June ballot, is a $370 million Park Bond Act which provides $145
million for the state park system and $150 million for local agencies.
For the first time, there is a specific fu~d of $10 million for local
historic preservation projects. The remaining $75 million is allocated
to the Coastal Conservancy and to the State Wildlife Conservation Board.
Of the $150 million for local agencies, $78,500,000 is allocated for
regional competitive grants. These would be for the development, rehab-
ilitation, or restoration of real property for park, beach, and recreational
purposes. In addition, $45 million is allocated for expenditures for the
purposes of the Roberti-Z'berg Urban Open Spaces and Recreation Program
Act. These funds are available only for capital outlay. In addition,
$1,500,000 is earmarked for the acquisition, development, rehabilitation
or restoration of real property for park and recreational purposes by
citiies, counties, special districts or non-profit organizations that are
authorized to provide a park and recreation service.
Indoor. as well as outdoor facilities are eligible. Staff is especially
excited that a large part of this Bond Act is competitive. This is to
everyone's advantage, as experience has shown that competitive grant
programs have produced better projects. Competitive grants will serve
the most pressing needs of the public, while continuing to achieve a
broad distribution of funds. In Tustin, we have several projects which
would be good candidates for these competitive funds; staff feels
confident that we can demonstrate that the project is needed, has local
support, is economically balanced with anticipated use, and has the
overall characteristics to be a successful recreation area or facility.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 84-30
March 26, 1984
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As Council is aware, past Bond Acts have provided funds for upgrading
parks in the City of Tustin. Proposition 18 offers more funding for
local agencies than any previous Bond Act. Staff urges Council support.
Other organizations which support Proposition 18 include the California
Chamber of Commerce, the California Park and Recreation Society, League
of Women Voters, County Supervisors Association of California, and the
League of California Cities.
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Attachment: Resolution No. 84-30
RESOLUTION NO. 84-30
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 18 WHICH PLACES BEFORE THE VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA
JUNE 5, 1984 A BOND MEASURE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PARKS AND
RECREATIONAL LAND ACQUISITION,'DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER RELATED PURPOSES
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs vastly enhance our environment
and our lives; and
WHEREAS, leisure facilities and open spaces in both urban and rural
areas are a necessity to life, since they have a substantial effect on
mental and physical health, economic productivity and social problems; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 18 wouldlplace before the voters of California a
measure to provide financing of a program of acquiring, developing, or
restoring real property for state and local park, beach, recreational or
historical resources preservation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed program will-make available additional, or
augment existing, recreation areas and add or improve facilities in and near
population centers; and
WHEREAS, enhancement of parks, conservation of natural resources and
historic preservation projects have a direct economic benefit to our
community and the state as a whole; and moreover, will benefit the health
and well-being of Californians.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Council
of the City of Tustin, California, goes on record in support of Proposition
18.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Tustin, California, held the 2nd day of April, 1984.
Mayor
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