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 Notice of Limitation of Use/Site Dedication over parcels containing the Long Key South Trail as required by the existing Grant Agreement between Broward County ("County") and the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("DEP") Recreational Trails Program for $117,190 in grant funding for the development of Long Key South Trail, Project Number T17005 Non-motorized Diverse Use Trail, at Long Key Nature Center; and authorize the Mayor to execute same. (Commission District 5)
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Why Action is Necessary
All agreements with external agencies are subject to approval by the Board of County Commissioners ("Board").
What Action Accomplishes
Motion establishes the Limitation of Use/Site Dedication required by the existing agreement, which was approved by the Board at its January 9, 2018, Regular Meeting (Item 24), for the County accepting grant funding from the DEP for the construction of a trail at Long Key Nature Center.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
REAL PROPERTY AND PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's value of encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection, and the associated goal to educate the public about the fragile South Florida ecosystems, impacts of severe weather, sea level rise, and climate change. This item also supports the Board's value of cultivating community culture, arts, recreation and life-long learning, and the associated goals to provide diverse artistic, cultural, educational, and historical amenities and programs that contribute to a vibrant, multi-cultural and economically viable community and, in coordination with our community partners, market and ...
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