HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 21-033 per capital grantRESOLUTION NO.21-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Per
Capita Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing application(s); and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the grantee's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project
application(s) before submission of said applications to the State; and
WHEREAS, the grantee will enter into a contract(s) with the State of California to
complete project(s);
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saratoga City Council hereby:
1. Approves the filing of project application(s) for Per Capita program grant project(s); and
2. Certifies that said grantee has or will have available, prior to commencement of project
work utilizing Per Capita funding, sufficient funds to complete the project(s); and
3. Certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
project(s); and
4. Certifies that all projects proposed will be consistent with the park and recreation element
of the City's general or recreation plan (PRC §80063(a)); and
5. Certifies that these funds will be used to supplement, not supplant, local revenues in
existence of June 5, 2018 (PRC §80062(d)); and
6. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of § 1771.5 of State Labor Code; and
7. (PRC § 80001 (b)(8)(A-G)) To the extent practicable, as identified in the "Presidential
Memorandum —Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our National Parks, National
Forests, and Other Public Lands and Waters," dated January 12, 2017, the City will
consider a range of actions that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) Conducting active outreach to diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income,
and disabled populations and tribal communities, to increase awareness within those
communities and the public generally about specific programs and opportunities.
(B) Mentoring new environmental, outdoor recreation, and conservation leaders to
increase diverse representation across these areas.
(C) Creating new partnerships with state, local, tribal, private, and nonprofit organizations
to expand access for diverse populations.
(D) Identifying and implementing improvements to existing programs to increase
visitation and access by diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income, and
disabled populations and tribal communities.
(E) Expanding the use of multilingual and culturally appropriate materials in public
communications and educational strategies, including through social media strategies,
as appropriate, that target diverse populations.
(F) Developing or expanding coordinated efforts to promote youth engagement and
empowerment, including fostering new partnerships with diversity -serving and youth -
serving organizations, urban areas, and programs.
(G) Identifying possible staff liaisons to diverse populations.
8. Agrees that to the extent practicable, the project(s) will provide workforce education and
training, contractor and job opportunities for disadvantage communities (PRC
§80001(b)(5)).
9. Certifies that the grantee shall not reduce the amount of funding otherwise available to be
spent on parks or other projects eligible for funds under this division in its jurisdiction. A
one-time allocation of other funding that has been expended for parks or other projects,
but which is not available on an ongoing basis, shall not be considered when calculating a
recipient's annual expenditures. (PRC §80062(d)).
10. Certifies that the grantee has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions
contained in the contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and
11. Delegates the authority to the Public Works Director or designee to conduct all
negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications,
agreements, amendments, and payment requests which may be necessary for the
completion of the grant scope(s); and
12. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations and guidelines.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga
City Council held on the 19t" day of May 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Yan Zhao, Vice Mayor Tina Walia, Council Members Mary -Lynne
Bernald, Kookie Fitzsimmons, Rishi Kumar
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Yan Zhao, Mayor
City of Saratoga
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