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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2016-57 (CULTURAL AFFAIRS GRANT AWARD) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS GRANT AWARD (CSFA 45.014) FOR GRANT 17.9.200.548 FOR THE PROJECT “WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER” IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000, AND; RESOLUTION NO. R2016-58 (BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT).
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING A GRANT UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE CULTURAL FACILITIES PROGRAM FOR THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2016-58 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE CULTURAL AFFAIRS GRANT FUNDS BUDGET AMENDMENT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2016-57 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs for the Cultural Facilities Grant and approval of Resolution No. R2016-58 for a budget amendment to allocate the $500,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund revenue and expenditures.
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EXPLANATION: The Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs administers the Cultural Facilities program to provide financial support for the renovation, construction and acquisition of cultural and community facilities. The Wellington Community Center project includes deliverables which qualify for grant funds under the Cultural Facilities program. The Division of Cultural Affairs has awarded $500,000 in grant funding for the Community Center project to match Wellington’s investment in the project.
To accept the grant, the Village is required to sign and return the original Grant Agreement Award Package to the Division of Cultural Affairs. Subsequent to the review and approval of the Grant Award Agreement with all required Attachments, the Division Director will sign the contract. When executed, all Attachments and the Restrictive Covenant will become part of the Agreement. After the contract has been executed, the Division will return a set of all documents to Wellington. The Restrictive Covenants must then be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and a certified copy of the Restrictive Covenants must be sent back to the Division.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: YES
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: The budget amendment will increase the capital fund revenues and expenditures by $500,000 for the grant proceeds.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Responsive Government
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2016-57 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs for the Cultural Facilities Grant and approval of Resolution No. R2016-58 for a budget amendment to allocate the $500,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund revenue and expenditures.