CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA

MEMORANDUM

DATE:            October 20, 2008

TO:                D. Mike Good, City Manager

FROM:            William Brant, P.E., Director, Public Works, Utilities & Engineering

SUBJECT:     Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) Grant Application

                        Coastal Partnership Initiative 2009-2010 CAD# 015/07

PURPOSE:

The City Commission adopt a resolution authorizing an application for financial assistance with the Florida Coastal Management Grant Program through the Coastal Partnership Initiative for the renovation of South Beach Park. 

BACKGROUND:

The South Beach Park facility is the southern component of the City’s beach park. This facility needs improvements to better support the current demands by the residents. The City has drawn up a plan to renovate the South Beach Park and is seeking financial assistance to supplement currently budgeted City funds to implement this project. 

The City was recently advised of this grant opportunity and prepared an application by the deadline date, contingent upon City Commission approval. The funding is made available by the Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) through the Coastal Partnership Initiation.  This partnership seeks to promote the effective management of Florida’s coastal resources. 

DISCUSSION:

Staff submitted a grant application under the Access to Coastal Resources category.  This category covers activities that will enhance public access to the beach.  A three phase project is envisioned.  The first year of this project will include installation of a pavilion and a gazebo to provide supplemental public space and associated landscaping.  Additional improvements will be considered and discussed with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the community for funding applications in future years.

The cost for this project is estimated at $80,000, of which the City would pay 50% or $40,000.  Funding for the City match is available under Capital Improvement Project #08-63-02, Park Improvements, General Fund, Account #001-7220-572-6537.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Commission:

1) Adopt a resolution authorizing an application for financial assistance with the Florida Coastal Management Grant Program through the Coastal Partnership Initiative for the renovation of South Beach Park; and,

2) If approved, authorize the City Manager to execute the funding agreement and implement the project including the establishment of appropriate accounts.

                                    Prepared by: ______________________________

                                                            Mary Francis S. Jeannot, Administrative Analyst II

Reviewed:

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D. Mike Good, City Manager                                                           Date

___ Approved                         ___ Denied                                  ___ Hold for Discussion

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