City Council
MEETING DATE: 10/12/2016
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California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program Grant Application for Dennis Keat Soccer Park.
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FROM:
John A. Corella, P.E. - City Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council authorize a California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program grant application for lighted futsal court(s) at Dennis Keat Soccer Park; and approve a Resolution in support of the Grant Application.
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BACKGROUND:
The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting Grant Applications for the 2016 California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program (Program). This Grant is part of the Proposition 40-2002 Resources Bond Act passed in March of 2002 which provides funding for local assistance Grant Programs.
The intent of the Program is to provide financial assistance to local agencies and community based organizations to foster the development of new youth soccer/futsal, baseball, softball and basketball recreational opportunities in the State.
There are $23.3 million in funds available for qualifying projects under this competitive Grant Program cycle. The minimum grant amount is $75,000 and maximum grant amount is $1 million per project site. The applications for the Program are required to be submitted by November 1, 2016.
DISCUSSION:
A noticed public meeting was held at Panorama Park on September 20, 2016 to discuss potential Grant funded basketball and/or soccer facilities at Panorama Park. The constituents that attended that meeting made it clear that they did not want formalized soccer facilities at Panorama Park. Their concerns were that existing open space needs to be preserved and that there is a lack of parking within the Park and on the fronting streets. The City also received phone calls and e-mails from residents that were consistent with what was heard at that Public Meeting. Staff is now focusing on expanding the ...
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