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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01222013 - C.49RECOMMENDATION(S): AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller to transfer $26,301 from Park Dedication Trust Fund account to the County Successor Agency to help fund completion of improvements to the Walden Green I park project located along the Iron Horse Corridor in the unincorporated Contra Costa Centre area. FISCAL IMPACT: In addition to the requested Park Dedication funds, the proposed project is funded as a recognized enforceable obligation ($25,000) of the County's Successor Agency. BACKGROUND: The requested Park Dedication funds, combined with the funds from the County Successor Agency, will be used to improve/complete the Walden Green I park project located along the Iron Horse Trail between Treat Blvd. and Coggins Road in the unincorporated Contra Costa Centre area. The proposed project includes painting the existing wrought iron fence, installing additional trees, shrubs, and native grasses, and improving the existing drinking fountains along the trail. The total cost of the proposed project is estimated to cost $51,301, and is expected to be completed APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 01/22/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: Bob Calkins, (925) 674-7877 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: January 22, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: June McHuen, Deputy cc: C. 49 To:Board of Supervisors From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation & Development Date:January 22, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Allocation of Park Dedication Funds for the Walden Green I Project in the Contra Costa Centre Area BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) by Fall 2013. It is the policy of the County to use park dedication funds to meet local park needs. This action is consistent with that policy and staff recommends approval of the request for funds. There are sufficient funds in the Contra Costa Centre area park dedication accounts to fund this request and to help finance future park improvements related to the Walden Green II project. The Contra Costa Centre Municipal Advisory Council recommended approval of the request for park dedication funds at its meeting on January 15, 2013. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Not approving the request for Park Dedication funds will result in the project not having sufficient resources for its completion. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable.