CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH

MEMORANDUM

DATE:              October 7, 2009           

TO:                    D. Mike Good, City Manager

FROM:              John Chidsey, Director, Public Works Department

SUBJECT: A Resolution of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, 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 (BP #: 009-07)

PURPOSE:

The City Commission to 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 in the amount of $60,000.00. 

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 is preparing an application to be submitted by the October 28, 2009 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.   If awarded, the grant funds will be available after July 1, 2010.

DISCUSSION:

Staff will submit 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 under the Parks Master Plan.

The cost of Phase I for this project is estimated at $120,000, of which the City would pay 50% or $60,000.  Funding for the City match is available in account #: 001-8090-519-3491 – Non-Departmental – Grant Match Expenditure.

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 in the amount of $60,000.00; and,

2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the funding agreement and implement the project including the establishment of appropriate accounts and the expenditure of funds.

                                                                    Prepared by:_______________________

                                                                                             Mary Francis Jeannot

                                                                                             Administrative Analyst II

Reviewed:                                                                         

_______________________________                                                               __________

D. Mike Good, City Manager                                                                                    Date

_____Approved                _____Disapproved                _____Hold for Discussion

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