Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Natural Resources Division
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amended Final Management Plan for Open Space Site OS-18, known as Hortt Park, in the City of Fort Lauderdale.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is necessary to approve an amendment to the Final Management Plan for Open Space Site OS-18, known as Hortt Park, as required for Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Program acquired sites.
What Action Accomplishes
The action approves the Amended Final Management Plan for OS-18, known as Hortt Park, in the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Value of "Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives" and Goal "Ensuring accessible, seamlessly integrated investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices, manufacturing, resilient infrastructure, and environmental protection.
Hortt Park (OS-18) is a 5.9 acre site located in a residential neighborhood (Shady Banks) south of Davie Boulevard, on the south side of SW 14th Court, just east of SW 18th Avenue, owned and operated by the City of Fort Lauderdale ("City"). The Park primarily consists of parking spaces, a children's playground, a softball field, fitness trails, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a community center. The Park was acquired and improved with funds from the 2000 Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond ("Park Bond") Program.
Consistent with conditions of the Park Bond Program, all bond-acquired sites owned and managed by municipalities are subject to the conditions of Board-approved Interlocal Agreements. Pursuant to Section 4.3 of the agreement between the Co...
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