Acquisition to Expand Ramona Community Park

The Ramona Municipal Water District is acquiring a 2.75-acre vacant parcel of land adjacent to Ramona Community Park in Ramona, California, to expand public park space through a fee-title purchase. No development or ground disturbance is planned as part of this acquisition, which is fully funded by a Strategic Growth Council – Community Resilience Center Grant. The project qualifies for categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Class 16 and Class 25, which cover land acquisition for parks and open space preservation without physical changes, eliminating the need for an environmental impact report. The acquisition is confirmed through the submission of a Notice of Exemption, a Certificate of Determination, and a No Effect Determination from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The property is located at 500 A Street, Ramona, CA 92065, and acceptance is tied to the physical site via legal and environmental due diligence rather than technical inspection standards. Administrative costs include a $50.00 Fish & Wildlife County Administrative Fee paid to the San Diego County Clerk’s Office, with payment processed via check. The Ramona Municipal Water District serves as the sole lead agency, with Erica Wolski, General Manager, designated as the primary point of contact. No federal contract clauses, contracting officer appointments, evaluation factors, or procurement details from the Federal Acquisition Regulation are applicable or included in the filing, as this is a state-level land acquisition governed by CEQA procedures. All documentation is submitted in hard copy to the San Diego County Clerk’s Office and the State Clearinghouse with no electronic submission options defined. The only financial figures referenced pertain to administrative fees; the grant amount used to fund the land purchase is not disclosed in the materials.