REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Resolution Authorizing an Application to County of Santa Clara All Inclusive Playground Project Grant and Related Budget Amendment
Report
BACKGROUND
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara established the All-Inclusive Playground Grant Program (AIPG) to provide competitive matching grants to local entities for developing all-inclusive playgrounds. The playgrounds have designed accessibility requirements and include elements to address the needs of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory challenges, visual and auditory impairments, cognitive, developmental and physical disabilities, including the medically frail. Over the past year, City Council has adopted two resolutions approving grant applications to establish an all-inclusive playground in Central Park to replace the Central Park Arbor Playground (Project) and allocated $1 million in funding. As previously reported, the grant applications were not successful since the County prioritized fully funded projects.
On September 11, 2018, the County announced the AIPG "Program Two" with availability of $10 million in matching grants Countywide, with $2 million available in each of the five Supervisorial Districts. The applications are due October 12, 2018.
DISCUSSION
In previous application review with the County, County staff expressed interest in the City submitting an application since the City's identified Project was highly ranked. The City has updated its application for an All-Inclusive Playground that is fully in alignment with Council policies and goals, provides a more competitive 100% match to County grant funds and proposes to develop unique inclusive play elements through community outreach and support for the Project.
The proposed AIPG grant application is for $3.6 million, of which the City would commit $1.8 million to be matched by an equivalent County grant of $1.8 million. The City has previously allocated funding in the amount of...
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