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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2021-27 FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE VILLAGE PARK PROJECT AND RESOLUTION NO. R2021-28 FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE SAID GRANT
RESOLUTION NO. R2021-27 (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 VILLAGE PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION NO. R2021-28 (FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA'S COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 GOVERNMENTAL CAPITAL FUND BUDGET FOR FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS AWARDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE VILLAGE PARK PROJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2021-27 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. R2021-28 for a budget amendment to allocate the $400,000 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 Village Park Project includes construction and replacement of fields #6 & #7 (soccer fields), new landscaping, and new picnic facilities, which qualify for grant funds under the LWCF program. The FDEP has awarded $400,000 in grant funding for the Village Park project and Wellington's match requirement is $400,000. The total project budget is approximately $1.8 million.
To accept the grant, the Village is required to sign and return two original copies of the Grant Agreement No. LW716 no later than June 16, 2021. Appro...
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