Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVING MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
In July 2024, the City of Carson was notified by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) that there is a new way by which Annual Allocation funds can be requested to be used for park projects. The City of Carson currently has $4,020,429.14 available to fund Measure A projects such as acquisition, development, and planning and design. To access the funds, the City Council is asked to approve the proposed Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement in the Grants Management System for review and approval.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. APPROVE the Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Exhibit No. 1; the "Agreement").
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the Agreement following approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action City Council deems appropriate consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
Measure A was approved by the voters of Los Angeles County in November 2016. It authorizes dedicated local funding for park, recreation, and open space projects and their maintenance through an annual special tax on all taxable real property in the County. Measure A is a parcel tax based on the square footage of improved property and includes both formula-based allocations to study areas and competitive grants that are open to public entities, non-profit organizations, schools, and other eligible entities, and it does not have a sunset date. Measure A makes funding available to eligible recipients for projects that repair and upgrade parks and recreational facilities; create new parks; preserve and protect open spaces and beaches; and support recreational prog...
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