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 $916,050 grant under the Florida Inland Navigation District’s Waterways Assistance Program for a project entitled Deerfield Island Environmental Resource Center, Phase I, with a total project cost of $1,832,100 (inclusive of a required County match of $916,050); to authorize the County Administrator to execute any other documentation required to apply for the grant, and if awarded, to negotiate and execute the resulting grant agreement 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.
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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 to submit a grant application for funding for the Deerfield Island Environmental Resource Center, Phase I, and authorizes the County Administrator to execute any other documentation required to apply for the grant, and if awarded, to negotiate and execute the resulting grant agreement 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.
This project will provide for the funding for the design and permitting phase for an environmental resource center (the “Center”) at 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 Center’s building will be approximately 3,750 square feet and will include an interior air-conditioned space for nature exhibits, student orientation, staff offices and workspaces, restroom facilities, and space for equipment storage. The Center will also include an attached outdoor classroom area of approximately 1,200 square feet that can accommodate 30 students and will serve as a transition point for student explorations.
The Resolution attached as Exhibit 1 is required by the Florida Inland Navigation District (the “District”) to be submitted with any grant application and must utilize the District’s form. The grant requires a 50% match from County in the amount of $916,050.
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 $916,050 in District funds, on a reimbursement basis, matched with $916,050 in County funds, for a total project cost of $1,832,100.