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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

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,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(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 by Fall 2013.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

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.