To: Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Regional Parks
Staff Name and Phone Number: Elizabeth Tyree, 707-565-2575
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): First
Title:
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Maxwell Farms Redevelopment Specified Grant
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Recommended Action:
Recommended action
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Regional Parks to apply for Specified Grant Funds from AB-179 Budget Act of 2022 in the amount of $1 million for Maxwell Farms Regional Park and to execute all documents necessary to carry out and administer the grant. (First District)
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Executive Summary:
Maxwell Farms Renovation is a $7.4 million project currently under construction to renovate and improve active recreation facilities at a heavily used regional park located in the Sonoma Springs community, the densest urbanized unincorporated area in the county. This work is possible with funding from multiple sources including a Specified Grant approved in the State Budget. This resolution authorizes application for the Local Assistance Specified Grant for Maxwell Farms Regional Park. State Parks requires a resolution before issuing a grant contract followed by reimbursement for infrastructure improvements.
Discussion:
A $1 million Local Assistance Specified Grant for Maxwell Farms Regional Park originated from a line item in the State of California Budget for fiscal year 2022-23. This grant will contribute to the $7.4 million Phase 1 construction currently underway. Other funding includes $1.4 million approved by your Board during the 2022-2023 Budget Hearings, $1.65 million from District 1 Community Infrastructure Project Funds, $925,899 State Parks Recreational Infrastructure and Revenue Enhancement grant, $250,000 Ag + Open Space District Matching Grant, $125,000 in Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation funding, $972,933 in Parks Measure M Category 2 funding, $500,000 in Parks Measure M Category 3 funding, $267,045 in Parks Mitigation Area 6 funds, $130,000 in General Fund Disabled Access funds and $57,067 in Community Development Block Grant. An additional $100,000 in Parks Measure M Category 2 funds and $25,00 in Park Mitigation Fees Area 6 is planned for fiscal year 2023-24.
State Parks requires a resolution authorizing application for this grant specified for Maxwell Farms Regional Park. This resolution also designates the Director of Regional Parks to execute all documents that may be necessary to carry out and administer the grant.
The Maxwell Farms Renovation construction project was approved by your Board on August 2, 2022. Regional Parks is preparing the required forms to file with State Parks for this application. Following approvals, Regional Parks will request construction reimbursement. The grant performance period for this Specified Grant started July 1, 2022, and this funding contributes to work underway. Regional Parks, in partnership with community organizations, has sufficient funding to operate and maintain the project.
Strategic Plan:
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Prior Board Actions:
August 2, 2022, approved plans and specifications and by Reso. No. 22-0299, awarded the construction contract, and increased existing budget appropriations including accepting State Parks funding.
June 17, 2022, approved an additional $1.4 million appropriated to Maxwell Farms Redevelopment capital project during budget hearings.
June 13, 2022, received the County of Sonoma Capital Project Plan 2022-2027, including subject Maxwell Farms Redevelopment and Maxwell Farms Disabled Access Improvements.
May 11, 2021, by Reso. No. 21-0195, approved application for Recreational Infrastructure Revenue Enhancement Program grant funds in the amount of $925,899.
February 26, 2019, by Reso. No. 19-0091, approved the Master Plan Update for Maxwell Farms Regional Park and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
February 21, 2017, by Reso. No. 17-0088, authorized application for a California Department of Housing and Community Development grant in the amount of up to $705,840 for park renovation projects at Maxwell Farms Regional Park.
March 29, 2016, by Reso. No. 16-0109, authorized application for an Ag + Open Space District Matching Grant in the amount of $1 million for Maxwell Farms Regional Park renovation.
May 4, 2015, approved Community Development Block Grant funding for Maxwell Farms ADA improvements.
Fiscal Summary
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FY 22-23 Adopted |
FY23-24 Projected |
FY 24-25 Projected |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$1,000,000 |
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Total Expenditures |
$1,000,000 |
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$1,000,000 |
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$1,000,000 |
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Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:
This $1 million in funding from State Parks is included in the FY 22-23 Maxwell Farms Renovation capital project budget.
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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):
None
Attachments:
Resolution
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
None