Memorandum
Date: March 9, 2021
To: The Honorable Moke Simon, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Water Resources Director
Subject: (Sitting as the Lake County Watershed Protection District Board of Directors) Adopt Resolution allowing County of Lake Watershed Protection District to apply for a Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds in the amount of $450,000.00 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
The California Department of Parks and Recreation, has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program, requires your Board to pass a resolution stating our intent to accept the grant funds. Said funds will be used to plan, design and construct new boat launching, picnic area, and bathroom facilities at Highland Springs Recreation Area.
The Lake County Watershed Protection District (District) owns approximately 3200 acres of property in the Adobe Creek Watershed known as the Highlands Springs Recreation Area. A 258-acre portion of the recreation area, including a 72-acre reservoir, has been developed as the Highland Springs Park which provides a variety of recreational uses.
The Park was constructed in 1968 in cooperation with the California Wildlife Conservation Board. The restrooms and boat launch facility are sorely in need of replacement and repair. If approved this grant will fund new ADA compliant non-motorized boat launching facilities and restrooms. As well as adding additional picnic areas and signage to meet the demands of increased usage in the park.
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Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution allowing County of Lake Watershed Protection District to apply for a Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Funds in the amount of $450,000.00 from the California Department of Parks and Recreation.