HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution - 21-39- 20211110 - RIRE Grant FundingRESOLUTION 21-39
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MIDPENINSULA
REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING APPLICATION FOR
RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE REVENUE ENHANCEMENT
GRANT FUNDING
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the
Recreational Infrastructure Revenue Enhancement Grant Program, setting up necessary
procedures governing application(s); and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the grantee's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project
application(s) before submission of said applications to the State; and
WHEREAS, the grantee will enter into a contract(s) with the State of California to
complete project(s);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of Midpeninsula
Regional Open Space District (District) hereby:
1. Approves the filing of project application(s) for. Recreational Infrastructure Revenue
Enhancement program grant project(s); and
2. Certifies that said grantee has or will have available, prior to commencement of project
work utilizing Recreational Infrastructure Revenue Enhancement funding, sufficient
funds to complete the project(s); and
3. Certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
project(s), and
4. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of § 1771.5 of the State Labor Code, and
(PRC §80001(b)(8)(A-G)) To the extent practicable, as identified in the "Presidential
Memorandum --Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our National Parks, National
Forests, and Other Public Lands and Waters," dated January 12, 2017, the District will
consider a range of actions that include, but are not limited to, the following:
(A) Conducting active outreach to diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income,
and disabled populations and tribal communities, to increase awareness within those
communities and the public generally about specific programs and opportunities.
(B) Mentoring new environmental, outdoor recreation, and conservation leaders to
increase diverse representation across these areas.
(C) Creating new partnerships with state, local, tribal, private, and nonprofit organizations
to expand access for diverse populations.
(D) Identifying and implementing improvements to existing programs to increase
visitation and access by diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income, and
disabled populations and tribal communities.
(E) Expanding the use of multilingual and culturally appropriate materials in public
communications and educational strategies, including through social media strategies,
as appropriate, that target diverse populations.
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(F) Developing or expanding coordinated efforts to promote youth engagement and
empowerment, including fostering new partnerships with diversity -serving and youth -
serving organizations, urban areas, and programs.
(G) Identifying possible staff liaisons to diverse populations.
6. Agrees that to the extent practicable, the project(s) will provide workforce education and
training, contractor and job opportunities for disadvantaged communities (PRC
§80001(b)(5)); and
7. Certifies that the grantee has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General Provisions
contained in the contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and
8. Delegates the authority to the General Manager or designee to conduct all negotiations,
sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the
grant scope(s); and
9. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations and guidelines.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District on November 10, 2021, at a regular meeting thereof, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: CYR, HASSETT, HOLMAN, KERSTEEN-TUCKER, KISHIMOTO,
RIFFLE, SIEMENS
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ATTEST:
APPRQVED:
Larry ssett, Secretary Curt Riffle, President
Board of Directors
Boafd of Directors
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Hilary Stev n, General Counsel
I, the District Clerk of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, hereby certify
that the above is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of
the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District by the above vote at a meeting thereof duly held
and called on the above day.
nnifer Woodworth, District Clerk
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