Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution supporting an application for a $125,000 grant under the Florida Inland Navigation District’s Waterways Assistance Program for a project entitled Deerfield Island Ferry Boat, for a total project cost of $250,000 (inclusive of a required County match of $125,000); to authorize the County Administrator to negotiate and execute the resulting grant agreement, if awarded, any other required documentation to apply for the grant, and any amendments to the grant agreement that do not increase the cost to County, with each document subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney; and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions to implement same. (Commission District 2)
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Why Action is Necessary
The Florida Inland Navigation District requires Board approval prior to County’s submission of any grant application.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides documentation required by the Florida Inland Navigation District (“FIND”) to submit a grant application for funding for the Deerfield Island Ferry Boat project, and authorizes the County Administrator to negotiate and execute the resulting grant agreement, if awarded, any other required documentation to apply for the grant, and any amendments to the grant agreement that do not increase the cost to County, with each document subject to review and approval as to legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The requested action supports the Board’s goals of cultivating community culture, arts, recreation, and life-long learning in addition to cooperatively delivering an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network.
This project would provide for the purchase of a ferry boat to shuttle residents and visitors to and from Deerfield Island Park in Deerfield Beach. Deerfield Island Park is a 53.3-acre island natural area bordered by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Hillsboro and Royal Palm canals. Deerfield Island Park is only accessible by boat. The ferry boat will increase access to the park for residents, visitors, and Broward County students, where they can learn about this preserved natural habitat within the Intracoastal Waterway.
The Resolution attached as Exhibit 1 is required by the FIND to be submitted with any grant application and is required to utilize the FIND’s form. The grant requires a 50% match from County in the amount of $125,000.
Source of Additional Information
Dan West, Director, Parks and Recreation Division, (954) 357-8106
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
If awarded, the grant will provide $125,000 in FIND funds, on a reimbursement basis, matched with $125,000 in Broward County funds, for a total project cost of $250,000. Minimal maintenance costs associated with the boat will be incurred once it is completed.