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County supervisor announces nearly $1.9 million in park funding for San Bernardino; council approves two agreements
Summary
The San Bernardino City Council unanimously approved two county funding agreements totaling about $1.9 million for neighborhood park improvements: $569,250 (with a $189,750 city match) for Newmark Field and roughly $1.3 million for La Plaza Park.
The San Bernardino City Council unanimously approved two county funding agreements for neighborhood park improvements at its May meeting.
Item 10 authorized a funding agreement with the County of San Bernardino for Newmark Field improvements (Fourth Ward) for $569,250, including a city match of $189,750. Item 11 approved a county funding agreement for La Plaza Park improvements in the First Ward; County Supervisor Joel Baca Jr. described the La Plaza project as roughly $1.3 million and said the two items together represent about $1.9 million in new investment for San Bernardino.
Supervisor Baca joined the council on stage for a ceremonial check presentation and outlined a list of county investments in the city, including recent and planned projects that he said total nearly $100 million over the last three to four years. He listed specific projects and amounts that county staff and supervisors have funded in partnership with the city, naming athletic field upgrades, sidewalk and ADA ramp projects, bridge repairs and a planned new fire station.
Councilmembers thanked the supervisor and city staff for the partnerships. The motion to approve the two agreements was moved by Councilmember Flores and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem; the clerk recorded a unanimous voice vote in favor.
Supervisor Baca noted that Newmark Little League had requested fence and field improvements and that community groups including a car club had requested upgrades at La Plaza in honor of Route 66. Council and staff said the projects grew from community requests and site walks with the supervisor's office and city staff.
The funding approvals come as the city develops its capital improvement calendar and coordinate with county and tribal partners to deliver neighborhood improvements; staff said project design and construction scheduling will follow the agreements.
