The sum of seven hundred million dollars ($700,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the creation and protection of parks, outdoor access, and educational institutions and facilities.
Chapter 8Park Creation and Outdoor Access
Section § 94000
This law section states that $700 million is allocated to create and protect parks, enhance outdoor access, and develop educational facilities, but this funding must be approved by the Legislature.
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Section § 94010
This California law outlines how $200 million must be spent to improve neighborhood parks in under-served areas. The money will be used for creating, expanding, and renovating parks, following a competitive grant program. Projects that tackle issues like extreme heat, flooding, and improve environmental conditions will get priority. Additionally, at least 10% of the funds must improve existing parks, focusing on increasing access and making them more accessible to people with disabilities.
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 94010(a) Of the funds made available by Section 94000, two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Parks and Recreation for the creation, expansion, and renovation of safe neighborhood parks in park-poor neighborhoods in accordance with the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Act of 2008’s competitive grant program described in Chapter 3.3 (commencing with Section 5640) of Division 5.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 94010(b) When administering grants pursuant to subdivision (a), priority shall be given to projects that provide multiple benefits, including, but not limited to, mitigating impacts of extreme heat, sea level rise, or flooding, enhancing stormwater capture, improving air
quality, supporting local biodiversity, and other environmental benefits.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 94010(c) Of the amount available pursuant to subdivision (a), not less than 10 percent shall be available for the rehabilitation, repurposing, or substantial improvement of existing park infrastructure that will lead to increased use and enhanced user experiences or increase access, including, but not limited to, for individuals with disabilities, as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.).
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Section § 94020
This law allocates $200 million for projects aimed at reducing climate impacts on disadvantaged communities in California, enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities, and more. The funds will support various projects through the Natural Resources Agency and related organizations. These projects include improving parks and open spaces for resilience, helping communities that lack parks, and creating projects to manage climate-related risks like wildfires and flooding. The law also focuses on enhancing access to recreational areas, including provisions for people with disabilities, expanding state parks, and increasing coastal access. Additionally, there are efforts to correct underinvestment in parks for active recreation, especially in youth-oriented facilities.
Of the funds made available by Section 94000, two hundred million dollars ($200,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Natural Resources Agency and its departments, boards, and conservancies for the reduction of climate impacts on disadvantaged communities and vulnerable populations and the creation, protection, and expansion
of outdoor recreation opportunities. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
(a)CA Public Resources Code § 94020(a) Improvements to city parks, county parks, regional parks, and open-space lands to preserve infrastructure, including natural infrastructure, to promote resilience and adaptation or the promotion and enhancement of natural resources and water conservation and efficiencies on local and regional public park lands and open-space lands.
(b)CA Public Resources Code § 94020(b) Funding for park-poor communities experiencing a significant loss of parks or open and recreation space resulting from climate-related infrastructure projects.
(c)CA Public Resources Code § 94020(c) Multiple-benefit projects that reduce risks of exposure to toxic or hazardous materials that may increase as a result of wildfires, flooding, sea level rise, or reduced water flows to polluted bodies of water.
(d)CA Public Resources Code § 94020(d) Improved public access, including for individuals with disabilities, as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), and outdoor recreation at state parks, city parks, county parks, regional parks, and open-space preserves.
(e)CA Public Resources Code § 94020(e) Protection, restoration, and enhancement of the natural resource values of the state park system and projects to expand public access for disadvantaged communities, including, but not limited to, the expansion of lower cost coastal accommodation project development.
(f)CA Public Resources Code § 94020(f) Coastal public access infrastructure for disadvantaged communities, including, but not limited to, trails, parking areas, restrooms, bicycle lanes, and transportation improvements, including projects consistent with a public access program pursuant to Section 30610.81.
(g)CA Public Resources Code § 94020(g) Projects for the creation and improvement of local parks to correct historic underinvestment in communities identified by the department as park deficient for active recreational infrastructure, including aquatic centers, to encourage youth health, fitness, and recreational
pursuits.
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Section § 94030
This law states that $100 million can be allocated, as decided by the Legislature, to the Natural Resources Agency and its associated entities. The funds are for projects in state parks aimed at protecting and improving natural resources, as well as expanding recreational and access opportunities. This includes enhancing existing nonmotorized trails or creating new ones.
Of the funds made available by Section 94000, one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Natural Resources Agency and its departments, boards, and conservancies for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of the natural resource values of the state park system and
for projects to expand recreational opportunities and public access to state and public park nonmotorized trails. Projects may include enhancing and expanding existing trails and creating new trails.
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Section § 94040
This law sets aside $175 million for the Department of Parks and Recreation to fix and maintain parks and other facilities that have been neglected or need repair. This money will only be used if approved by the California Legislature.
Of the funds made available by Section 94000, one hundred seventy-five million dollars ($175,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Department of Parks and Recreation to implement projects to address the department’s backlog of deferred maintenance.
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Section § 94050
This section states that $25 million will be designated to the Natural Resources Agency, with legislative approval, for grants aimed at nature and climate education. Grants are available for facilities like museums, zoos, aquariums, and geological sites that engage diverse groups. Funds can support buildings, equipment, and exhibitions promoting climate, biodiversity, and cultural knowledge. Projects should also help in species recovery and biodiversity to further California's 30x30 conservation target.
Of the funds made available by Section 94000, twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to the Natural Resources Agency for grants to nature and climate education and research facilities, nonprofit organizations and public institutions, natural history museums, California zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and geologic heritage sites that serve diverse populations. Grants may be used for buildings, equipment, structures, and exhibit galleries that present collections to promote climate, biodiversity, and cultural literacy. Projects may support species recovery and biodiversity protection in order to advance the state’s 30x30 conservation goal.
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Section § 94060
This law says that any projects getting funding under this chapter need to align with certain policies and guidelines. These include the Natural Resources Agency's objectives, the Outdoors for All strategy, and where relevant, the Pathways to 30x30 strategy.
Projects funded pursuant to this chapter shall be consistent with the policies and guidelines established by the Natural Resources Agency, the Outdoors for All strategy, and the Pathways to 30x30 strategy,
if applicable.
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