| COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 1/17/2017 |
| REQUESTED ACTION BY COMMISSION: PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R17-007 - Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant that was awarded to the City for the purchase and installation of a multi-purpose, accessible playground at Barrier Free Park and other related improvements, accept the grant and execute the Grant Agreement subject to the approval of the City Attorney. |
| EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: AGREEMENT PERIOD: July 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2019
The grant will provide $50,000 towards the purchase and installation of the new playground, and it will include adding a picnic facility at the Park, and minor renovations to existing tennis courts at the Tennis Center. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $250,000. The Park Impact Fee Fund will be used to provide the additional funding. The project must be completed no later than June 30, 2019. |
| HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? The new playground will add another exciting element to Barrier Free Park that will allow children of all abilities to play together. |
| FISCAL IMPACT: Budgeted Total project cost is estimated at $250,000.
Funding for project is included in the
FY 2016/16 CIP Budget (302-233-572.32 - Project #RP17-01) |
| ALTERNATIVES: Do not authorize the City Manager to execute all documents associated with the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant, accept the grant, and execute the Grant Agreement. |
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