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AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 11/12/2025 Originating Department: Public Works |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 8563
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND WATER TOWER PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8563
DISCUSSION:
On February 14, 1963, President Kennedy's Administration proposed legislation to establish a "Land and Water Conservation Fund" (LWCF) to assist states in planning, acquisition, and development of recreation lands. With bipartisan support, President Kennedy signed it into law on September 3, 1964. On August 4, 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) was signed into law, authorizing $900 million nationwide annual in permanent funding for LWCF.
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. This grant is a funding opportunity available to local agencies in the State of California and is awarded through a competitive program. The City of Hawthorne will be developing the new 2.1 acre Water Tower Park in the City of Hawthorne by constructing a new all-abilities playground, multisport court, walking trail with fitness stations, shaded picnic and gathering area, and public art, landscaping and lighting throughout the park.
As part of the LWCF Program application process, the City must obtain authorization from the City Council in the form of a signed resolution. The authorizing resolution certifies the City will abide by the terms and conditions of the grant funds and delegates authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents. The City is filing for funding assistance for the proposed Water Tower Park Development Project and, if awarded, is eligible to receive up to $2.5 million through the LWCF Program.
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. This grant is a funding opportunity available to local agencies in the State of California and is awarded through a competitive program. The City of Hawthorne will be developing the new 2.1 acre Water Tower Park in the City of Hawthorne by constructing a new all-abilities playground, multisport court, walking trail with fitness stations, shaded picnic and gathering area, and public art, landscaping and lighting throughout the park.
As part of the LWCF Program application process, the City must obtain authorization from the City Council in the form of a signed resolution. The authorizing resolution certifies the City will abide by the terms and conditions of the grant funds and delegates authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents. The City is filing for funding assistance for the proposed Water Tower Park Development Project and, if awarded, is eligible to receive up to $2.5 million through the LWCF Program.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
This grant will help develop a branding program for the City. If awarded, the grant will be used to aid in designing a greener and environmentally friendly City by adding green spaces, incorporating public art and sustainable landscaping and lighting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act