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• District to get one step closer to taking land banked areas of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park out of land bank status for use by the public. 4. Additional Funding Sources The appraised fair market value of the property is $1,900,000. Over sixty-eight percent of the total purchase price will be matched by Park District Measure WW funds. 5. Willing Sellers On July 25,2017,by Board Resolution No.2017-07-216,the Park District Board of Directors authorized Park District staff to enter into an Option, Purchase and Sale Agreement with the property owner to purchase the subject property for the appraised fair market value. The agreement has been executed by the property owner, and the Park District has until November 30,2017 to close escrow. CEQA Exemption Under CEQA and the Park District's Environmental Review Manual, this project is Categorically Exempt and therefore not subject to preparation and processing of environmental documentation. The project consists of the acquisition of property in order to provide access into a park,protect habitat values and possibly convert the current improvement into a park facility. Any future plans for the development of trails, trail connections and a park facility will receive the appropriate level of CEQA review. Describe how the property will be operated and maintained (e.g.,if donated to the East Bay Regional Park District,an agreement showing that EBRPD is willing to accept and maintain the property;if a conservation easement is proposed, indicate what the easement holder's monitoring plan is for the property.) For over 80 years the Park District has acquired and managed a diversified system of regional parklands, shorelines,recreation areas,preserves and trails which offer outstanding recreational opportunities and preserve biologic, geologic, scenic, cultural and historic resources within Alameda and Contra Costa counties. As parrt of its mission, the Park District balances environmental stewardship with public access, and maintains and restores parklands for their important scenic,natural and cultural values. The property proposed for acquisition will become part of a nationally recognized park system which balances conservation, resource enhancement, environmental education and recreation. The Park District employs best practice operations and maintenance principles that support diversity and healthy ecosystems, while bringing the public closer to the natural world in their back yards and providing opportunities for recreation and education. As part of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, the Park District plans to employ a variety of accepted methods for protecting and managing the sensitive native biological resources while providing recreational opportunities. The strategy focuses on the promotion of biodiversity through habitat protection and management of flammable vegetation. The following adaptive goals and methods are detailed in the Pleasanton Ridge Land Use Plan: • Manage the park to benefit both overall biodiversity and critical habitat for federal, state and California Natural Diversity Database(CNDDB)listed species,including nesting and foraging areas,in accordance with state and federal avoidance and minimization measures. ALAMEDA COUNTY Community Development Agency I PLANNING DEPARTMENT Grant Funding Application j ALTAMONT 7