File #: RES 2023-199    Name: Florida Dept. of Commerce Grant Agreement-Sunshine Drive Park Improvements
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/8/2023 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 12/14/2023 Final action: 12/14/2023
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR SUNSHINE DRIVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Indexes: Agreement, Capital Improvements, Grant, Resolution, Sunshine Drive Park
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2023-199-Sunshine Drive Park Improvements Grant Agrmt, 2. EXHIBIT 1-Sunshine Drive Park Improvements Grant Agrmt

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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR SUNSHINE DRIVE PARK IMPROVEMENTS.

 

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BACKGROUND:

As part of the annual State Legislative process, each year the City applies for appropriations through the House and Senate. One of the City’s submitted projects, Sunshine Drive Park Improvements, was selected to receive $315,000 through the Florida Department of Commerce Grant Fund.    

DISCUSSION:

This grant will help fund much needed improvements to the City’s Sunshine Drive Park. Proposed improvements to the park include the creation of a recycled, rubber ADA-accessible walking path, playground, half-court basketball court, and outdoor exercise equipment.  It is in the best interest of the City to accept this grant, which will help partially finance the proposed park improvements. 

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

REVENUES:                     $ 315,000

EXPENDITURES:                     $ 0

BUDGETED?                                                               Yes

NOTES:                     Revenue Account Number 65-V38940, Grants and Donations.