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FROM: Gwen Indermill, Recreation Superintendent
DATE: January 24, 2000 (CC Meeting of February 16, 2000)
SUBJECT: Consider Support for Proposition 12, the Safe
Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2000
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council is being asked to consider support for Proposition
12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and
Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. The Proposition will be on
the March 7, 2000, state ballot and it requires a simple majority
for passage. If approved, the City of Moorpark could receive funds
for park maintenance and improvements.
BACKGROUND
If approved by voters, Proposition 12 will provide funding, through
the selling of bonds, to local governments, based on population, to
develop, improve, and maintain parks. Additionally, the Proposition
will provide competitive grant funding opportunities for park
improvements, trails, and historic preservation. Authors of
Proposition 12 state that its purpose is to improve the quality of
life, by providing cleaner air and water, recreational
opportunities, safe places for children to play, and new wildlife
preserves in California. Proposition 12 will provide funding for
safe neighborhood parks and for programs to give youth safe
recreational alternatives to gangs and drugs.
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Proposition 12
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There are several direct allocation (non- competitive) grants for
use in urban areas, neighborhood parks, and at -risk youth programs
that will be made available to cities, counties and special
districts. Specifically, the funds may be used for acquisition,
development, improvement, rehabilitation, restoration enhancement,
and interpretation of local park and recreational lands and
facilities. These per capita grant allocations will be based on
2000 census population data. The census results will be determined
by spring 2001. The per capita funding categories are as follows:
Roberti- Z'berg- Harris program $200 million
The Roberti- Z'berg- Harris (R -Z -H) Urban Open -Space and
Recreational Program provides $200 million in grants to
cities, counties and special districts. A majority of the
funds are provided as block grants (per capita) to
jurisdictions that are urbanized or heavily urbanized. The
remainder of the funds is awarded on a competitive basis, with
the majority of the competitive funds going to non - urbanized
jurisdictions.
R -Z -H funds are designed to be used: (1) Rehabilitation or
refurbishing performed annually or infrequently, excludes
capital improvements and other routine maintenance work,
special major maintenance projects include energy efficiency
for lands and facilities (i.e., irrigation systems,
replacement or repair of indoor facility or resurfacing
parking lots; and (2) Innovative recreation programs that
respond to unique and otherwise unmet recreation needs of
special urban populations; can fund transportation to
facilitate access to programs and facilities.
R -Z -H requires a match of 30% of project costs. Funds will be
distributed on following formula:
69% block grants for urbanized areas
60% cities and districts $3.30 per capita
14% block grants to heavily urbanized areas
60% large cities (300,000 +) $1.86 per capita
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Per capita I program $338 million
Provides $388 million in grants to cities, counties and
special districts for the acquisition, development,
rehabilitation or restoration of real property for park
purposes - -60% of the funds are allocated to cities and
districts, with a minimum allocation of $30,000. The remaining
40% are allocated to counties and regional districts. The
minimum to regional districts and counties will be $150,000.
In addition, $50 million of these funds will be set aside for
small cities and districts with populations of less than
200,000, in counties with populations of more than 200,000.
Cities /districts: $6.29 per capita
Small Cities /districts: additional $2.90
Counties: $4.00 per capita
As stated above, Proposition 12 also contains provisions for
competitive grant opportunities. Those grant opportunities include
the following:
17% competitive grants $33,490,000
88% non - urbanized jurisdictions
12% urbanized, not including heavily urbanized
Other funding programs local agencies may compete for:
Riparian /river /aquatics habitat
$10 million
Trails, non - motorized
$10 million
Low income /at risk youth
$100 million
Urban /cultural centers /zoos/
$71.5 million
Wildlife education
Regional youth soccer facilities
$15 million
Playground replacement
$7 million
CA Heritage Fund
$10 million
Urban forestation projects
$10 million
Local Conservation Corp.
$12.5 million
State parks administered by local agencies
$20 million
Estimated Funds Available to the City of Moorpark
While it is not possible to identify exactly how much funding the
City of Moorpark may receive, should Proposition 12 be approved by
voters, the League of California Cities has provided some
preliminary estimates. Moorpark's per- capita, direct allocation,
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based on a population of 29,600 would provide the City with the
following funding:
Roberti - Z'berg- Harris Urban Open -Space
and Recreation Program $ 97,680
Per Capita Program I $185,000
Per - Capita - Small Cities $ 85,840
TOTAL $368,520
Attached to this Agenda Report is some additional Proposition 12
reference materials. The CPRS Fact Sheet, Bond funding available
under Prop 12, and Estimates of Per - Capita Grants Available.
The Parks and Recreation Commission discussed the merits of
Proposition 12 at its February 7 meeting. The Commission did not
vote to take a stand in favor or opposition of the Proposition, but
did suggest that matter be forwarded to the City Council for
consideration.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Express support for Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks,
Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000.
Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 Page I of 2
Safe Neighborhood Parks,
Clean Water, Clean Air, and
Coastal Protection Bond Act
of 2000
Angeles National Forest
Photograph by Ernest Braun
In 1999 the Legislature placed this important measure on the March 7, 2000 ballot. It
received near unanimous bipartisan support, recognizing the tremendous need California
has for parks, open space, and recreation for its growing population. The Legislature also
took note of the impact growth is having on California's wildlife, and included funding for
protection of wildlife habitat.
Although it is very diverse, in many ways this bond act is similar to those which were passed
by the voters in 1976, 1980, 1984, 1986 and 1988. It provides funds for all the state
agencies which protect land and recreational resources for future generations, and also
makes grants to local agencies which perform the same functions. Since the 1920's
Californians have recognized that the way to build the State Park System, protect the coast,
and accomplish other land conservation purposes is through a series of General Obligation
Bond Acts. This measure continues that tradition.
California is growing at the rate of more than 600,000 people per year, and all these new
residents need places to recreate, appreciate wildlife, enjoy the outdoors, and exercise.
Existing facilities are simply inadequate, and the bond act will expand the supply of lands
and facilities to serve these needs.
The California Environmental Dialogue (CED), a coalition of business and environmental
groups, have recognized that California business climate and its environment both benefit
from public investment in parks, wildlife areas, the coast, and open space. In a recently
issued CED survey, state and local agencies identified a need for $12 billion over the next
ten years to protect the best and most threatened open space and agricultural lands in
California. This bond act is down payment on that need.
The bond act requires that all funds must be appropriated by the Legislature through the
budget process, assuring that the Governor and the Legislature will provide careful
oversight to the allocation of the bond proceeds.
The bond act gives greatest emphasis to urbanized areas, providing special funds to heavily
urbanized areas, including funds for urban conservation corps, recreation for at -risk youth,
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open space protection in fast growing suburbs, and protection of remaining wildlife areas in
some of our fastest growing counties.
The bond act is divided into more than a dozen categories, reflecting the needs of California
diverse population. For more information about the exact funding breakdown, see the
www.safeparks.org website.
Your help is needed to pass this important park and wildlife bond act. For further
information, or to volunteer to help the campaign, please email blum @safeparks.org, write
Safe Neighborhood Parks at 926 J Street, #612, Sacramento, CA 95814, or call Bryan Blum
at 916- 313 -4538.
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Per Capita and Related Funding in the Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Act Page 1 of 3
Per Capita and Related Funding in the Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Act
This information was compiled by the Planning and Conservation League. It has not
been adopted by the Department of Parks and Recreation, but was developed based
on previous Department policy, including estimated administrative costs.
The Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Act contains two categories of funding for park,
recreation, and land protection projects, which are based on the population of the recipient
agency. These include:
Roberti - Z'berg- Harris Program provides $200 million in grants to cities, counties and
special districts. Sections 5620 of the Public Resources Code govern these grants. 83% of
the funds are provided as block grants (per capita) to jurisdictions that are urbanized or
heavily urbanized. The remainder of the funds is awarded on a competitive basis, with the
majority of the competitive funds going to non - urbanized jurisdictions.
Per Capita Program provides $388 million in grants to cities, counties and special districts.
Sections 5096.310(f), 5096.332, 5096.333, and 5096.336 of the bond act govern these
grants. $338 million are available to cities, counties and special districts, with a minimum of
$30,000 to cities and districts and $150,000 for counties. In addition, $50 million of these
funds are set aside for cities and districts with populations of less than 200,000, in counties
with populations of more than 200,000. Numerous other restrictions apply.
Since every jurisdiction wishes to know what their expected income will be, they can use
this information in conjunction with their expected population in 2000 to determine their
income.
The attached sheet shows how to calculate expected per capita income to a city, county or
special district from the bond act.. The population figures are based on various current
estimates. These figures will change with the 2000 census.
How to use the following information:
From the RZH Program, cities and RPD's eligible for RZH will receive
$3.30 per capita. Counties receive $1.70 per capita. Large cities
(over 300,000) will receive $5.15 per capita from RZH. Large
counties (over 1 million) will receive $2.20 per capita from RZH.
From the Per Capita program, cities will receive $6.25 per capita,
and counties will receive $4.00 per capita. Small cities in larger
counties receive an additional $2.90 per capita.
An example: Rocklin is a city of less than 200,000, in a county of more than 200,000
(Placer). They would receive:
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RZH $3.30
Per Capita 6.25
Small cities 2.90
Total $12.45
This does not include any of the competitive funds available through RZH or any of the
other competitive programs.
Roberti - Z'berg- Harris Program
Per Capita Estimates for Planning Purposes
Counties
Cities & RPDs
Per capita Program
$332,930,000
33,252,245
31,734,054''
$133,172,000 $4.00
$199,758,000$6.25
$332,930,000
Small Agency in Urban Counties Per Capita Program
$49,250,000
17,000,000 $2.90
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Population
to be Allocated
Per capita rate
1(a) Cities &
RPDs
24,457,050
$81,558,000
$3.30
1(b) Counties
31,309,000
$54,372,000
$1.70
2(a) Large Cities
8,890,200
$16,548,000
$ 5.15
2(b) Large
Counties
22,441,300
$11,032,000
$ 2.20
Block grants total
$166,510,000
3(a) Non
$29,471,200
Urbanized
8,795,195
(competitive)
needs -basis
3(b) Urbanized
15;566,850
$4,018,800
needs -basis
(competitive)
RZH Total
$197,000,000
Counties
Cities & RPDs
Per capita Program
$332,930,000
33,252,245
31,734,054''
$133,172,000 $4.00
$199,758,000$6.25
$332,930,000
Small Agency in Urban Counties Per Capita Program
$49,250,000
17,000,000 $2.90
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Per Capita and Related Funding in the Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Act Page 3 of 3
All funds include 1.5% for administration.
State population 1/1/1998 33,252,450
*RPD: Recreation and Park District
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F A X T R A N S M I S S I O N
DATE: FebrUary 15, 2000
TO: Steven Kueny
POSITION: City Manager
CITY: Moorpark
FAX: 18055298270
FROM: 'YES ON PROPOSITIONS 12 AND 13'
TELEPHONE: 916.341.1031
FAX: 916.341.1081
NO. OF PAGES: 5 (including cover sheet)
Dear City Manager -
Please give the attached two letters (and resolutions) to your mayor
and city council asking for support of Propositions 12 and 13 - the
Parks and Water Bond - on the March 71-, Ballot.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
916.341.1031.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Proposition 12 - the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, Coastal
Protection Bond - is a sound investment for California's cities. By upgrading and
expanding our parks, helping keep our air and water clean, offering opportunity to at-
risk youth and protecting our coastline and wildlife areas Prop 12 is an important step
in improving the quality of life for the residents of Californian's cities and the climate
for business. As co- authors of this $2.1 billion park bond, we are writing to urge you
to support Proposition 12 on the March 7th Ballot.
Proposition 12 will offer the following benefits to California's communities:
• Provide $7 million for constructing and maintaining playground equipment and
facilities to ensure our children have safe recreational opportunities to engage in.
• Improve our air quality and preserve our natural environment by planting trees in
local communities, protecting redwood forests and supporting projects that protect
fish and wildlife in waterways and our coastline.
• Benefit our state's economic climate by investing in projects that improve our
state parks, coastline, and natural areas to continue to attract the tourists necessary
to keep our economy strong and protect businesses and jobs.
• Provide our farming economy with healthy rivers and streams so they can
continue to provide the crops and agricultural needs of our state.
• Fund projects that will provide training opportunities for at -risk youth, and fund
science centers to inform our families about the importance of California's
wildlife, nature and environment.
We would like you to join the broad coalition of business, environmental, agricultural,
labor, taxpayers and community groups that are working together to pass Proposition
12. Please join today by adopting the attached sample resolution at your upcoming
city council meeting and faxing the coalition sign -up form to (916) 341 -1081. More
city and county -wide specific information can be obtained at the official website -
www.safeparks.org - or by calling (916) 341 -1000.
California needs Proposition 12 if it is to have the safe neighborhood parks and
reliable water that our communities need as we move ahead into a new century.
Thank you for your support,
Assembly Speaker Antonio Villaraigosa
Chair, Californians for Safe Parks
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Resolution in support of Proposition 12:
The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air,
Coastal Protection Bond of 2000
Whereas, California's state, regional, and local parks serve as
recreational, social, and cultural centers for California's communities,
providing important venues for youth enrichment and safety;
community identity, protection of natural and historic sites, parkland
and open space, and
Whereas, the state's commitment to state, regional, and local parks
has dwindled over the last decade thereby California and its
communities have not kept pace with the needed funding for
rehabilitation, development, and acquisition, and
Whereas, during this same period of diminished funding for state,
regional and local parks, California's citizens have increased their visits
to state and local parks, and
Whereas, California is known for its incredible natural resources of
open space, mountains, rivers, coastline, and forests that positively
impact the state and local economy, and
Whereas, California is largely an urban state where it is projected
the state's population will continue to grow by 18 million by 2020;
thereby placing more pressure on existing parkland and facilities, and
Whereas, California's economy is dependent upon maintaining a high
quality of life that includes attractive and safe public park and
recreation facilities and services, and
Whereas, the last statewide park bond was passed in 1988, and
Whereas, the Safe Neighborhoods Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and
Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 provides $2.1 billion for state and
local park projects to preserve our natural heritage and allow urban
areas to expand much needed recreation facilities that serve children,
youth, seniors, and families, and
Therefore, be it resolved, (agency) supports the passage of the
Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2000, and encourages California voters approve
this bond act in March 2000.
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Dear City Council:
Clean, safe and reliable water supplies are essential if the quality of life for
Californians and the climate for our business and agriculture are to continue to
improve in our state and for our cities. As co-authors of this important water bond, we
are writing to urge you to support Proposition 13 - the Safe Drinking Water, Clean
Water, Watershed Protection and Flood Protection Act - on the March 7`h Ballot.
Proposition 13 will offer the following benefits to California's communities:
• Provides clean drinking water to Californians by fighting groundwater
contamination, repairing corroded pipes and sewer lines and protecting storage
and distribution systems.
• Funds projects to fight pollution in lakes, rivers and along our coast.
• Protects water quality from pesticides and agricultural drainage and improves
existing water treatment plants.
• Develops nearly one million acre-feet of additional safe, clean water in dry years
- enough to serve eight million Californians - through conservation, recycling,
underground storage and more efficient use of reservoirs.
• Helps complete critically needed flood control projects to protect citizens and
businesses from devastation, displacement and disruption of clean water supplies.
• Requires strict accountability to ensure funds are spent on clean water projects by
limiting administrative costs to only 5 percent.
Makes state eligible for more than $600 million additional Federal dollars to fund
even more clean drinking water projects.
We would like you to join the broad coalition of business, environmental, agricultural,
labor, taxpayers and community groups that are working together to pass Proposition
13. Please join today by adopting the attached sample resolution at your upcoming
city council meeting and faxing the coalition sign -up form to (916) 341 -1081. More
city and county-wide specific information can be obtained at the official website -
w- xvw.prop 13.org - or by calling the hotline at (916) 341 -1031.
California needs Proposition 13 if it is to have the clean, safe and reliable water our
communities will need as we move ahead into a new century.
Thank you for your support, 4—-
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Resolution in support of Proposition 13:
The Safe Drinking Water, Clean Water,
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Protection and Flood Protection Act, a $1.97 billion water bond, will help provide
Californians with much- needed resources for safer, cleaner and more reliable
water supplies; and
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Safe, Relioble Water
Ya on Proposition 13 WHEREAS, Proposition 13 will make our drinking water safer by fighting
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WHEREAS, Proposition 13 will provide essential funds for important clean
water, watershed protection and conservation projects for the improvement of our
state's water infrastructure; and
h WHEREAS, Proposition 13 will fund pollution control programs that combat
contamination in our lakes, rivers and along our coast and will protect our
l; children from exposure to dangerous chemicals by protecting water quality from
pesticide runoff, improving water treatment plants, and cleaning up urban
streams; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 13 will result in nearly one million new acre -feet of
water annually — enough to serve eight million Californians per year — through
conservation, recycling, underground storage and more efficient use of reservoirs;
rthis water bond will also help protect our farms and businesses from severe
t disruptions in times of drought; and
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WHEREAS, Proposition 13 will invest in essential flood control programs to
protect lives and avert billions of dollars in property damages and prevent massive
rdisruptions in clean water supplies for our families and businesses; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 13 will enable our state to be eligible for more than
$600 million additional Federal dollars to fund even more clean water and water
supply programs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 13 is a sound investment for our state's economy and
environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we join the broad coalition of
business, labor, local government, environmental, taxpayers, agricultural and
good - government groups in support of Proposition 13, the Safe Drinking Water,
Clean Water, Watershed Protection and Flood Protection Act. We strongly
recommend that voters of California support and pass Proposition 13 on the
March 7, 2000 ballot.
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