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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2025-026 Approving Application- Roadside Park Improvement ProjectDocusign Envelope ID: A66F3509-71C8-4E20-AF55-8FAA9D62F710 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-026 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND ROADSIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant -In -Aid program, providing matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing Facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing applications by local agencies under the program; and WHEREAS, the applicant certifies by resolution the approval of the application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Baldwin Park hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the proposed; Roadside Park Improvements. 2. Certifies that the applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and 3. Agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. §200305(f)(3) which requires, "No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the approval of the Secretary, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use. The Secretary shall approve a conversion only if the Secretary finds it to be in accordance with the then -existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only on such conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location." 4. Certifies that said agency has matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the project, which up to half may be reimbursed; and 5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines. 6. Appoints the Director of Recreation and Community Services as agent of the applicant to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which Docusign Envelope ID: A66F3509-71C8-4E20-AF55-8FAA9D62F710 may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. a 4, AVILA MAYOR ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SS. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK 1, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Baldwin Park, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2025-026 was duly adopted and regularly approved and adopted by City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 16, 2025 by the following vote: AYES: AYALA, ESTRADA, LOZANO, DAMIAN, AVILA NOES: N/A ABSENT: N/A ABSTAIN: N/A DocuSigned by, CHRISTOPHER SAENZ CITY CLERK