CC Resolution No. 18-100 Authorizing application for funding to replace an existing playground at Jollyman ParkRESOLUTION NO. 18-100
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR ALL-
INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND GRANT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS TO REPLACE ,
AN EXISTING PLAYGROUND AT JOLLYMAN PARK, AND ANY FUND RAISING
OR MATCHING FUNDS AS REQUIRED
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara has established an All-Inclusive
Playground Grant Program (AIPG) in 2017 to provide grants to local cities, school
districts, non-profits and/or other governmental entities interested in building All-
Inclusive Playgrounds in their communities within Santa Clara County; and
WHEREAS, All-Inclusive Playgrounds are accessible not only to persons with
physical disabilities, but will also provide recreational play for persons of all ages
regardless of ability, such as the needs of people with autism spectrum disorder, sensory
challenges, visual and auditory impairments, medically fragile individuals, and those
with cognitive, communication, developmental, mobility, or other impairments; and
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara has invited applications from eligible public
agencies and non-profit corporations for such projects that will be constructed within the
limits of Santa Clara County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
1. The Cupertino City_ Council hereby approves undertaking the proposed project to
replace an existing playground with an All-Inclusive Playground at Jollyman
Park.
2. The Cupertino City Council hereby approves filing an application for AIPG
funding to replace an existing playground with an All-Inclusive Playground at
Jollyman Park.
3. The Cupertino City Council hereby designates the Public Works Director of the
City of Cupertino as its Authorized Representative to sign the grant application
and to be responsible for executing all related documents including a grant
agreement.
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4. If the project application receives a substantial AICP grant toward creating an All-
Inclusive Playground, then:
a. The Cupertino City Council will appropriate $1,200,000 of city funding as a
city match toward the cost of delivering the proposed All-Inclusive
Playground.
b. The City will undertake a formal fundraising effort utilizing a proven,
experienced organization to invite donations to provide substantial
additional funding toward the project cost, and will suitably acknowledge
donors.
PASS ED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 2nd day of October, 2018 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
RECUSE:
ATTEST:
Members of the City Council
Paul, Sinks, Chang, Scharf
None
None
None
Vaidhyanathan
APPROVED :
Ei&,~!trNs
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Darcy Paul, Mayor,
City of Cupertino