To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Executive Office
Meeting Date: November 3, 2026
Department Contact: Doug Anderson Phone: 234-6054
Item Type: Regular Agenda Time Allocated for Item: 15 Minutes
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Regarding a Grant Application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Round 5 Grant to Complete the Bower Park Improvement Project Phase 3; and Direction to Staff
(Sponsor: Executive Office)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Discuss a grant application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Round 5 Grant to complete Bower Park Improvement Project Phase 3 in Gualala; and provide direction to staff to prepare and bring forward a Resolution approving the filing of an application for the grant including certifications required of all grant applicants.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On January 24, 2023 the Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution approving the application for a specified grant for the Bower Park Restoration and Improvement project. Subsequent actions approving plans and contracts to complete phase 1 of the restoration and improvement project. Approval of a Second Amendment to Agreement BOS 23-188 with Integra Landscape Architecture in part to assist in pursuing future grant opportunities.
Summary of Request:
Prior to 2023 Bower Park in Gualala was in poor condition and subjected visitors to several hazards including many dead and dying trees. With the support of our local state legislator(s) a specified grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation was secured for the Restoration and Improvement of Bower Park. Due to the limited funding available in that grant and the extent of the hazardous trees and deterioration of the park’s infrastructure, nu...
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