AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING SPORT FIELD LIGHTING AND OTHER MINOR IMPROVEMENTS AT SABAL PINES PARK UTILIZING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) PROGRAM.
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BACKGROUND:
The State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) offers financial assistance to communities through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program on a competitive basis to improve recreational facilities. The City applied for and has been tentatively awarded a grant totaling $200,000 for sport field lighting and other minor improvements at Sabal Pines Park. As part of the grant requirements, FDEP requires that the City execute their “Standard Grant Agreement,” which is attached hereto.
DISCUSSION:
Funding for the replacement of the sport field lighting at Sabal Pines Park has been requested in the FY20 Capital Improvement Budget. This grant would help offset part of the cost associated with this project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 200,000
EXPENDITURES: $ 0
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: Revenue Account 65-V33433, Grants-FRDAP.