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BACKGROUND The Per Capita Program originates from Proposition 68, placed on the ballot via Senate Bill 5 and approved by voters on June 5, 2018. Funds are provided for two programs as described below: General Per Capita Program: City of Pleasanton allocation $177,952 Funds are available for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement grants to local governments on a per capita basis. Recipients are encouraged to utilize the awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and to address park deficiencies in neighborhoods. Urban County Per Capita Program: City of Pleasanton allocation $49,195 Additional funds are available for Per Capita grants to cities and districts in urbanized counties providing park and recreation services within jurisdictions of 200,000 or less in population. Eligible projects must involve capital outlay, either for acquisition or development of recreational facilities. Projects not serving a "severely disadvantaged community" (median household income less than 60% of the statewide average) require a 20% match. On September 1, 2020, the City Council approved policy direction to begin the planning process for an all-abilities playground at Ken Mercer Sports Park. Staff held final interviews with design firms on November 30 and will be bringing forward a contract with the selected design firm in the coming new year. DISCUSSION The Per Capita Program states the following must be met to receive the allocated funding: • The project must be completed by June 30, 2024 • A resolution from the City Council approving the application must be adopted by December 31, 2020 • Application packets must be submitted by June 30, 2021. The projected cost of an all-abilities playground is $4-$5 million. Funds from both the General Per Capita Program and the Urban County Per Capita Program will help fund the project. The contracted design firm will assist with completion of the Per Capita and Urban County Per Capita application process and help identify additional funding mechanisms for the project, such as grants and fundraising opportunities for this type of playground. Page 2 of 3