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File Number: 25-360 The California Department of Parks and Recreation administers the LWCF grant program. Staff identified the LWCF as a potential funding source for the Shoreline Park’s development. The LWCF grants provide funding for the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. There is $35 million available statewide with a maximum request of $6 million. There is a 50% match requirement. The LWCF grant application is due August 5, 2025. On February 20, 2024, the City Council approved a consulting services agreement with Gates & Associates, Inc. for the design of construction drawings for Phase 1 of the Shoreline Park Project 2020.3080. Design of construction drawings for the park are underway, and at 50% completion. At that time, the total project cost was estimated to be $53,000,000. Identified funding for the park included the down payment, interest payments and sale price of the Shoreline Single Family property. It was noted that Park Development Fees and General Fund may also be considered to fund the park. Approximately $20,200,000 in additional funding will be required to construct Phase 1 of the park. To obtain additional funding, Staff will continue to explore and apply for any grants for which the project qualifies . Financial Impacts Sufficient resources are included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 General Fund budget for this application. The grant application will be prepared by staff and Townsend Public Affairs per their existing Consulting Services Agreement with the City. The total amount of grant funds requested will be based on the cost of eligible project elements and the availability of existing funds in the Shoreline Park Capital Improvement Account 210-57-203 that can be set aside as matching funds. ATTACHMENT A: Resolution of the City of San Leandro Approving the Application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Shoreline Park Project PREPARED BY: Katie Bowman, Economic Development Manager Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/4/2025