Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application to the Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) for LBA Park Field #2 Renovation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the resolution authorizing City Staff to apply for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant for LBA Park Field #2 Renovation and authorizing the City Manager to receive the grant funds should the grant be successful.
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize an RCO grant application for LBA Park Field #2 Renovation
Staff Contact:
Jonathon Turlove, Director of Parks Planning and Maintenance, 360.753.8068
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Parks, Arts and Recreation Department is preparing an Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application for the current funding cycle. The application is due June 1, 2020, and is required to include formal Council authorization.
This $350,000 grant would partially fund a complete field renovation at LBA Park Field #2, including new drainage, irrigation, backstops, dugouts, and improved ADA accessibility.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There is strong interest from organized sports groups to renovate Field #2 at LBA Park making it a usable field again.
Options:
1. Approve the resolution authorizing City Staff to apply for a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant for LBA Park Field #2 Renovation
2. Do not approve the resolution. Staff would be unable to pursue the grant opportunity.
Financial Impact:
The grant totals approximately $350,000.
Attachments:
Resolution
Sample Project Agreement