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C. 51

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	John Kopchik, Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:	March 14, 2017

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: 03/14/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Kristine Solseng (925) 674-7809

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: March 14, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE clarification of January 22, 2013 (C.49) Board of Supervisors Authorization relating to appropriating $26,301 from Park Dedication Trust Fund for the completion of improvements to the Walden Green I park project located along the Iron Horse Corridor in the unincorporated area of Contra Costa Centre by authorizing the Auditor-Controller to issue a warrant for this amount to the Contra Costa Centre Association rather than to the County Successor Agency.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Impact to the General Fund. In addition to the requested Park Dedication funds, the Successor Agency covered the first phase of the project in the amount of $25,000.

BACKGROUND:

The requested Park Dedication funds, combined with the funds from the County Successor Agency, will be used to 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 first phase, which included painting the existing wrought iron fence and improving the drinking fountain has been completed and was funded by, and was a recognized obligation of, the Successor Agency. The second phase-- installing additional trees, shrubs, and native grasses-- was delayed due to drought conditions over the last four years. The cost of the second phase of the project is estimated at $26,301. The funds were originally approved for the Walden Green I project on January 22, 2013, Board Order C.49) with the Successor Agency as the recipient of the park dedication funds. The recommended Board action would change the payee to the Contra Costa Centre Association for implementation. Given the drought condition delay, the project is no longer being implemented in tandem with the Successor Agency funds. Contracting through the Successor Agency would require an extensive approval process by the Oversight Board and the Department of Finance. Contra Costa Centre Association is able to implement the project in a timely manner. The project is expected to be completed by Spring 2017.

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 additional tasks will negatively impact the ability for the Walden Green project to proceed.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The proposed project will support the following community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: 1) Children and youth are healthy and preparing for a productive adulthood; 2) Families are safe, stable and nurturing; 3) Communities are safe and provide a high quality of life for children and families.