Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution supporting an application for a $70,000 grant under the Florida Inland Navigation District’s Waterways Assistance Program for a project entitled Deerfield Island Basin Dock, Phase I, with a total project cost of $140,000 (inclusive of a required County match of $70,000); 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 design and permitting for a boat dock at Deerfield Island Park, 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 in addition to cooperatively delivering an efficient and accessible regional intermodal transportation network.
This project will provide for the funding for the design and permitting phase for a boat dock 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 is only accessible via boat.
Currently, the marina has day dockage slips for eight vessels under 25’. These current floating docks have access gangways that are too steep at low tide. This Phase I project will provide for the design and permitting to replace these four small floating docks with a 120’ concrete floating dock and a 60’ ADA-accessible gangway. This dock will allow for easier access to the park and facilitate better maneuverability of vessels in the small basin.
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 $70,000.
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 $70,000 in District funds, on a reimbursement basis, matched with $70,000 in Broward Boating Improvement Program funds, for a total project cost of $140,000.