AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ABACO VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION APPLICATION FOR MATCHING GRANT FUNDS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS.
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Coconut Creek is committed to enhancing community aesthetics and promoting a stronger, safer, and more resilient community by providing funding assistance through the Neighborhood Enhancement Grant (NEG) Program.
DISCUSSION:
For Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), the NEG Program has allocated a budget of $195,000 to fund neighborhood improvement projects. The Abaco Village Condominium Association has submitted a request for $10,000.00 in matching grant funds from the NEG Program to enhance community safety and security, with a total project cost of $22,278.00. The NEG program guidelines provide for a reimbursement of fifty percent (50%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $10,000 for security projects.
Certain records related to security systems for this agenda item are exempt from public disclosure pursuant to Section 281.301, F.S., and Section 119.071(3)(a), F.S., and have, therefore, not been made part of this agenda item. However, City staff has thoroughly reviewed all grant documents to ensure compliance with City requirements.
The Abaco Village Condominium Association application is the seventh NEG request of FY26. The proposed project will further enhance neighborhood safety and satisfies the standards established by the NEG Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
REVENUES: $ 0
EXPENDITURES: $ 10,000
BUDGETED? Yes
NOTES: This is the seventh NEG Application for the FY26 Budget. Funds available total $111,187.97 from Account 0198-8220, Neighborhood Partner Grant.