Resolution retroactively authorizing the Recreation and Park Department to accept and expend up to $8,124,800 in grant funding from the National Park Service through the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Buchanan Street Mall Project for the period of July 1, 2022, through January 31, 2027; to enter into a grant contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation; and to authorize the General Manager of the Recreation and Park Department to enter into any modifications and amendments to the Grant Contract that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities of the City.

Planning for the Buchanan Street Mall Renovation Project began, aiming to revitalize the park and improve its infrastructure.

RPD applied for Round 6B funding from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) for the Buchanan Street Mall Renovation Project.

RPD was notified that the Buchanan Street Mall Project was selected for ORLP funding, amounting to $8,124,800.

RPD submitted a statement indicating the need for retroactive approval due to pre-award costs incurred after July 1, 2022, which would be used as grant match.

The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to accept and expend the grant funding.

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing RPD to accept and expend the grant funding for the Buchanan Street Mall Project.

The grant contract was executed, formalizing the funding agreement for the Buchanan Street Mall Project.