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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-24909
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE
TO ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL AWARD OF $100,000, IN
STATE FUNDING FROM THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND, TO BE MATCHED WITH
$100,000 OF CITY FUNDING FROM THE MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS BONDS PROGRAM
FOR THE RENOVATION OF NORTH SHORE OPEN
SPACE PARK, PHASE III, FOR A TOTAL GRANT
AMOUNT OF $200,000; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE
GRANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by the
U.S. Congress upon enactment of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965
and is incorporated in Chapter 62D-5, Part VII of the Rules of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection; and,
WHEREAS, LWCF grants are awarded to grantees for projects that are for the sole
purpose of providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public; and,
WHEREAS, On March 20, 2002, the City Commission approved Resolution Number
2002-24787 authorizing the Administration to apply for grant funds in the amount of
$100,000 to the LWCF; and,
WHEREAS, the City applied for the grant funds and was awarded the $100,000
requested and an additional allocation of $100,000 to include as part of the scope of
work one new shade pavilion for a total grant award will of $200,000; and,
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used to complete Phase III of the North Shore
Open Space Park Project; and,
WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds and the City has $100,000 in Miami-
Dade County Safe Neighborhoods Bonds Funds for the match; and,
WHEREAS, the City is requesting approval to accept the additional allocation of
$100,000 to include as part of the scope of work one new shade pavilion; and,
WHEREAS, the City shall be responsible for maintenance of the site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorize the City Manager or his
designee to accept an additional $100,000 in grant funds from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund for the renovation of North Shore Open Space Park - Phase III to
be matched with $100,000 of City funding from the Miami-Dade County Safe
Neighborhoods Bonds Program, for a total grant amount of $200,000; further
appropriating the grant and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all
necessary documents related to this application.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 10th day of July, 2002
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED ASTO
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CI1Y OF MIAMI BEACH
CONMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager And His Designee To Accept An Additional Award Of$100,000
From The Land And Water Conservation Fund, To Be Matched With $100,000 Of City Funding From The
Miami Dade County Safe Neighborhoods Bond Program For The Renovation Of North Shore Open Space
Park, For A Total Grant Award Of $200,000.
Issue:
Shall The City Accept An Additional Award Of Funding In The Amount Of $100,000 From The Land And
Water Conservation Fund?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
On March 20, 2002, The City Commission Approved Resolution Number 2002-24787 Authorizing The
Administration To Apply For Grant Funds In The Amount Of $100,000 To The Land And Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF). The City Applied For The Grant Funds And Was Awarded $100,000 And An
Additional Allocation In The Amount Of$100,000 (Total Grant Award Of $200,000). The Grant Funds Will
Be Used To Complete Phase III Of The North Shore Open Space Park Project. The Scope Of Work For
Renovation Includes Restroom Renovations,' Renovation Of Three (3) Existing Shade Pavilions,
Concession Restoration, Vita Course Replacement/Restoration And Signage. The Grant Requires
Matching Funds. The City Has $100,000 In Miami-Dade County Safe Neighborhoods Bonds Funds As A
Match To The Additional Funds.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
$200,000
Source of
Funds:SNPB
Funds for North
Shore Open
S ace Park
Miami-Dade County Safe
Neighborhoods Park Bond Funds
Land And Water Conservation
Fund Grant
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Department Director
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.f1.us
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and Date: July 10, 2002
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ,. ....../
City Manager 0 ~ 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL AWARD OF $100,000, IN
STATE FUNDING FROM THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND, TO BE MATCHED WITH $100,000 OF CITY FUNDING FROM THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS BONDS PROGRAM
FOR THE RENOVATION OF NORTH SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK,
PHASE III, FOR A TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT OF $200,000; FURTHER
APPROPRIATING THE GRANT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED
TO THIS APPLICATION
Administration Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Analvsis
On March 20, 2002, the City Commission approved Resolution Number 2002-24787
authorizing the Administration to apply for grant funds in the amount of $100,000 to the
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The City applied for the grant funds and was
awarded the $100,000 requested and an additional allocation in the amount of $100,000.
The total amount awarded to the City is $200,000. The grant funds will be used to
complete Phase III of the North Shore Open Space Park Project. The scope of work for
the renovation includes restroom renovations, renovation of three (3) existing shade
pavilions, concession restoration, vita course replacemenUrestoration and signage. The
grant requires matching funds. The City has $100,000 in Miami-Dade County Safe
Neighborhoods Bonds Funds for the match.
The City is requesting approval to accept the additional allocation of $1 00,000 to include as
part ofthe scope of work one new shade pavilion. The total grant award will be $200,000.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund was established by the U.S. Congress upon
enactment of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 and is incorporated in
Chapter 62D-5, Part VII of the Rules of the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection. The program provides matching grants to the State of Florida and through the
Land and Water Conservation Fund
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State to governmental entities for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation
purposes. The National Park Service (NPS) and the Florida Department of Environmetal
Protection (FDEP) administer the program on behalf of the State.
LWCF grants are awarded to grantees for projects that are for the sole purpose of
providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. Applicants may request funds for
the acquisition of real property or for the construction, expansion renovationlrepair of
facilities. Eligible facilities include beach access improvements, boat ramp~ boardwalks,
baseball and softball fields, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds and bicycle trails.
Parking lots, restrooms lighting and fencing attached to the facility are also eligible. Grant
funds shall only be awarded to grantees for projects that are for the sole purpose of
providing outdoor recreational opportunities to the public. The grantee shall have up to
three years from the effective date of the project to complete the project unless extended
by Department staff. The city shall be responsible for maintenance of the site.
In conclusion, the Administration recommends approval ofthis Resolution ofthe Mayor and
City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorizing the City Manager or His
Designee to accept an additional $100,000 in grant funds from the Land and Water
Conservation Fund for the renovation of North Shore Open Space Park - Phase III to be
matched with $100,000 of City funding from the Miami-Dade County Safe Neighborhoods
Bonds Program, for a total grant amount of $200,000; further appropriating the grant and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all necessary documents related to this
application.
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