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 budget Resolution transferring $140,000 from reserve within the Unincorporated Area Capital Project Fund for the purpose of providing funding for the Boulevard Gardens Project. (Commission District 8)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board of County Commissioners approval is required to transfer from reserve and increase a capital project by more than five percent.
What Action Accomplishes
This action provides $140,000 in one-time funds to the Boulevard Gardens capital project.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item relates in part to activities in the Broward Municipal Services District (“BMSD”). The BMSD consists of 11.4 square miles with a 2020 estimated population of 15,462. The Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) is the governing body of the BMSD and the provider of its municipal services including, but not limited to, business development, building permits, housing development, libraries and parks facilities, roadway maintenance, street enhancements, and zoning and code enforcement. Population estimates were obtained from the County’s Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department and land area was generated by the Planning and Development Management Division’s Municipal Services District Report (December 2021).
This item supports the Commission’s Value of cultivating community culture, arts, recreation and life-long learning, and its related Goal: In coordination with our community partners, market and deliver world-class recreational opportunities. The improvement project at Boulevard Gardens Park will provide for quality facilities in service to the local community.
Phase I of the Boulevard Gardens Project provided for remodeling and repurposing a single-family residence that was approved for purchase by the Board at its November 10, 2015, regular meeting (Item No. 43). Upon completion of the sale and purchase, the property was made a part of Boulevard Gardens Park. This project converted the former residential building to a park service building that will enrich community services being provided at Boulevard Gardens Park. The project included design and permitting, interior demolition and remodeling, new patio deck, millwork, window replacement, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and site work to include parking, drainage, and a basketball court.
Phase II of the Boulevard Gardens Project will consist of the following items that would complete the renovation of the property: a permanent shade cover over the patio, shelter roof replacement, installation of electrical and water at shelter, dumpster pad and enclosure, landscaping, irrigation system expansion and repair, removal of existing park sign, relocation of flagpole, installation of new water fountain and bottle filling station, removal of existing dilapidated storage building, installation of a new storage shed, seal coat and stripe the parking lot, installation of fence screening, and installation of fitness zone. This action will fund the fencing and relocation of the posts at the basketball courts ($140,000). The remaining project components for Phase II will be funded in the Fiscal Year 23 - Fiscal Year 27 Recommended Capital Improvement Program.
Source of Additional Information
Dan West, Director, Parks and Recreation, 954-357-8106
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
$140,000 is transferred from the reserve within the Unincorporated Area Capital Project Fund to fund the fencing and to relocate the posts at the basketball court.