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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2018-23 FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM GRANT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2018-24 FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE THE GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-23 (LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND)
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 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR THE ESSEX PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-24 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ESSEX PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2018-23 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and approval of Resolution No. R2018-24 for a budget amendment to allocate the $200,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund revenue and expenditures.
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EXPLANATION: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) administers the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program to provide grants for outdoor recreation and conservation lands. The Essex Park project includes new fishing pier, picnic facility, waterfront access multi-purpose trail, landscaping, renovation of playground, and improvements as well as other outdoor amenities which qualify for grant funds under the LWCF program. The FDEP has awarded $200,000 in grant funding for the Essex Park project to match Wellington’s investment in the outdoor recreation features of the project.
To accept the grant, the Village is required to sign and return two original copies of the Grant Agreement No. LW673 no later than June 1, 2018. Approval of Resolution No. R2018-23 authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with the FDEP for the grant. Approval of the associated Budget Amendment Resolution No. R2018-24 will allocate the grant revenue and expenditure for the Essex Park project.
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 $200,000 for the grant proceeds.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Respecting the Environment
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2018-23 authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for the Essex Park Project and approval of Resolution No. R2018-24 for a budget amendment to allocate the $200,000 in grant monies to the Governmental Capital Fund revenue and expenditures for said project.