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BACKGROUND East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) Measure WW was passed by voters in Contra Costa and Alameda County on November 4, 2008 to authorize the issuance of bonds amounting to $500 million. Of that, $375 million {75%} is available to fund Regional Park acquisition and capital projects and $125 million {25%} is available to cities, special park districts and county service areas on a per capita basis. The City of Pleasanton's total share based on per capita funding is $3,171,377. There are no matching fund requirements for the program. This is a reimbursement grant program in that EBRF'D will make payments to the City based on costs incurred by the City for the approved project. Applications for the next grant cycle are being accepted between February 1 and March 31, 2012. The Master Contract with the District will establish the contract and funding requirements throughout the life of Measure WW. With the Master Contract executed between both parties, the City is guaranteed to receive its designated share of the Measure WW funding. The City does not need to specify the projects as part of the Master Contract. Capital Projects that will provide lands and facilities for recreational activities and services and historic preservation are eligible. Projects must be consistent with the Grantee's park and recreation element of the general plan or appropriate parks and recreation planning documents. Public art projects are eligible as long as they are in or adjacent to a parks and recreation facility. The following types of Capital Projects are eligible for grant funding: • Acquisition (fee title or permanent easement for public access projects) • For land acquisition project, applicants must submit a copy of the land contract and appraisal if applicable for District approval prior to acquisition • Development (including renovation of recreational facilities) The following types of projects are ineligible for grant funding: • Libraries • Street and highway beautification • Master Plans • Public art not associated with a parks and recreation facility • Maintenance Equipment Purchase (trucks, mowers, tractors, etc.) • Non-fixed equipment (removable soccer goals, portable air conditioners, etc.) • Recreational programming and staffing • Normal maintenance and repairs expected to last less than 25 years (The District shall make the final determination regarding expected project life) The Grantee may spend up to 20% of the Project Grant amount for pre-construction costs, including grants administration, survey, plans, permits, specifications, CEQA compliance and/or acquisition documents. Page 2 of 3