2013-020 - Blossom Hill Park Pathway ImprovementRESOLUTION 2013 -020
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING THE BLOSSOM HILL PARK PATHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FY
2013/14 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING AND
APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FY 2012/13 CDBG FUNDING FROM THE CIVIC
CENTER RE -USE PROJECT TO THE BLOSSOM HILL PARK PATHWAY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
WHEREAS, one of the main objectives of the CDBG program is to remove physical barriers
and increase accessibility to public facilities for those individuals with physical disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos is eligible to receive an allocation of approximately
$60,500 in CDBG capital funds for Fiscal Year 2013/14 from the County of Santa Clara due to its
participation in the Urban County Joint Powers Authority (JPA); and
WHEREAS, each participating jurisdiction in the Urban County JPA may use its own local
process to determine the best use of CDBG capital funding to address local needs; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Fiscal Year 2013/14 Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvement
project that will be constructed with CDBG funds will improve park access for residents with physical
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council approves the transfer of Fiscal Year 2012/13 CDBG funding in
the amount of $58,344 from the Civic Center Re -Use project to the Blossom Hill Park Pathway
Improvement project; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council held a public hearing meeting on May 28, 2013, regarding the
potential use of the available Fiscal Year 2013/14 CDBG capital project funds.
RESOLVED, that the Town Council authorizes the Town Manager to facilitate and complete
the Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvement project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Council approves the proposed use of
the funds and authorizes staff to submit the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application
to Santa Clara County for the Blossom Hill Pathway Improvement project for Fiscal Year 2013/14.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
held on the 28th day of May, 2013 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Steven Leonardis, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, and Mayor Barbara Spector
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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CLERK YF TYE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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