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Council unanimously backs state parks bond, says city stands to receive at least $43 million
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously to support Proposition 12, a statewide parks bond measure; Recreation and Parks staff told council the city is likely to receive about $43 million from the measure's per-capita and Roberti-Z'berg-Harris allocations.
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to support Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act on the March ballot, recording 14 ayes.
Lede: Recreation and Parks staff told the council the state bond would guarantee the city roughly $43 million in funding through per-capita and Roberti-Z'berg-Harris programs, with additional competitive funds available for urban and youth programs.
Nut graf: Councilmembers said the measure places special emphasis on urbanized areas and would help the city leverage local programs such as Proposition K and other funding sources. Staff outlined specific program streams, matching requirements and estimated allocations to the city.
Elliot Oppenheim of the Recreation and Parks Department told the council the measure is "the largest park bond in U.S. history" and estimated the city would receive approximately $23,000,023.06 from per-capita programs and about $19.5 million from Roberti-Z'berg-Harris allocations. She described eligible uses including park acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and targeted youth and urban recreation projects. The Roberti-Z'berg-Harris funds would require a 30% local match for project costs.
Councilmembers said the bond's urban emphasis would direct funding to neighborhoods that need park investment and urged colleagues to support outreach to inform voters before the election. The Council recorded a unanimous vote in favor of the motion to support the bond.
Ending: The Council instructed departments and community partners to help publicize the measure and to prepare to apply for competitive and block grant funds if voters approve the bond.
