Title
Adoption of Resolution Approving Application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund for Estuary Park - Phase 2 Project, which Authorizes the City Manager to Submit a Grant Application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund to Construct the Final Phase of Estuary Park and for His Designee to Execute All Necessary Documents. (Recreation and Parks 10051400)
Body
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This resolution is to authorize the City Manager to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant to construct the second phase of Estuary Park, located at 200 Mosley Avenue, which will include an inclusive playground for all abilities, picnic areas, open lawn, small and large dog park, restroom, basketball court and possibly additional pickleball courts. The grant requires a 50% funding match, which is available from Park Development Impact Fees.
BACKGROUND
On September 3, 1964, then President Johnson established the "Land and Water Conservation Fund" (LWCF) to assist states in planning, acquisition, and development of recreation lands.
The LWCF program is administered at the federal level by the National Park Service and locally by the California Department of Parks and Recreation's Office of Grants and Local Services. When a LWCF project is completed, the land within the approved boundary is placed under federal protection to preserve the public's outdoor recreational use of the site in perpetuity for the benefit of our nation's future generations.
The first 4-acre phase of Estuary Park, which includes two synthetic turf athletic fields, was opened to the public in January 2019. The second phase is designed to be the primary neighborhood park for Admiral's Cove, Alameda Landing, and other new housing to be built across from the park. It will also serve residents at Alameda Point, including those living at the Alameda Point Collaborative.
DISCUSSION
Estuary Park is an 8-acre park located near the Alameda...
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