…title
ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2024-56 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION’S FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT FOR THE FIELD OF DREAMS PARK PROJECT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2024-57 FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) FOR THE FIELD OF DREAMS PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2024-57 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR THE FIELD OF DREAMS PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2024-56 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant for the Field of Dreams Park Project and approval of Resolution No. R2024-57 for a budget amendment to allocate the $50,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund.
…body
EXPLANATION: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) administers the FRDAP Program to provide grants for outdoor recreational activities. The Field of Dreams Park Project includes funding for playground, basketball court, and landscaping. The FDEP has awarded $50,000 in grant funding for the Field of Dreams Park Project. There is no match requirement.
To accept the grant, the Village is required to sign the Grant Agreement. Approval of Resolution No. R2024-56 authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with the FDEP for the FRDAP grant. Approval of the associated Budget Amendment Resolution No. R2024-57 will allocate the grant monies for the Field of Dreams Park Project.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: YES
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
FISCAL IMPACT: The budget amendment will allocate $50,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Respecting the Environment
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2024-56 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant for the Field of Dreams Park Project and approval of Resolution No. R2024-57 for a budget amendment to allocate the $50,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund.