Updates from July - September 2022:

• Secured over $1.1M in grant funds from CA State Parks Rural Recreation and Tourism program by county-provided grant writer and technical assistance; funds support a new RV Park and improvements to ballfields and recreational amenities at Western Gateway Park
• Convened quarterly meeting with Board members and staff of Western County park districts to establish consensus for MOU of a jointly funded administrator position
• Identified park improvement needs with Oak Tree Park District; Prop 68 ADA-accessible playground project nearing completion with final repayment of County gap loan assistance to follow thereafter

• Draft MOU for review by park districts of Jointly Funded Administrative Support
• Develop 2023 Compliance Calendar and begin formation of resource toolkit for park districts
• Finalize workplan for enhanced recreation administration support; recruit and retain contractor by February 2023