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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2019-72 FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE TOWN CENTER BOARDWALK AND RESOLUTION NO. R2019-73 FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. R2019-72 (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 TOWN CENTER BOARDWALK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-73 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 SALES SURTAX CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWN CENTER BOARDWALK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2019-72 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. R2019-73 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 Town Center Boardwalk project includes construction of a new boardwalk, fishing, picnic, and boating facilities, 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 Town Center Boardwalk project to match Wellington's investment in this project.
To accept the grant, the Village is required to sign and return two original...
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