City of Grand Terrace has submitted a $6.09 Million Proposition 68 Grant to Renovate the Terrace Hills Middle School Pool.
The California Department of Parks and Recreation’s Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) administers the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, referred to as the Statewide Park Program (SPP). SPP is the largest park related grant program in California’s history, with over $1 billion in funding between the 2018 Prop. 68 and 2006 Prop. 84 Bond Acts.
Round 3 of the SPP grant program is a competitive program intended for the creation of new parks and new recreation opportunities to underserved communities. Round 3 will award $255 Million Dollars.
On June 13, 2017, the City Council approved a non-exclusive 10-year license agreement with the Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) for the use of the Grand Terrace Middle School pool and soccer facilities. Under Proposition 68 Grant Rules, the agreement between the City and CJUSD makes the City eligible to submit a Proposition 68 Grant.
The Grant requires public input and the city staff conducted five community workshops to gather input on the pool project. Staff has received valuable input from a broad spectrum of the community. Comments related to activities include dive-in movie, open swim, adult/minor swim lessons, and competitive swim. Comments related to improvements include shade structures, seating areas, lawn area, splash pad, bleachers, access to lockers, restrooms, nearby parking and accessibility.