Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Parks & Recreation
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment Number One to Lease Agreement Number 3417 (Lease Amendment) between Broward County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida in order to add approximately 6.37 acres of land to the leased premises identified as West Lake Park; and authorize the Mayor to execute same. (Commission District 7)
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Why Action is Necessary
The Lease Amendment requires Board approval and execution by the Mayor.
What Action Accomplishes
Amends Lease Agreement Number 3417 between Broward County and the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
REAL PROPERTY SECTION AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the County Commission value of encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection; specifically, the goal to seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting, the use of alternative energies and sustainable practices. The purpose of this Lease Amendment is to add approximately 6.37 acres of State-owned land to the area included, leased, and managed as West Lake Park, the title of which is held by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida. All terms of the original lease agreement, Lease Number 3417, remain unchanged except as amended by this action. All State lands included in the original lease agreement may only be utilized for resource-based public outdoor recreation that is compatible with the conservation and protection of the land.
This land addition of high-quality mangrove community sits directly north and adjacent to a 2.26...
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