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RESOLUTION NO. 21R-06-107: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT (LW729/12-00729) REGARDING CITY OF LAUDERHILL - WOLK PARK IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL WILL RECEIVE $25,000.00 IN GRANT FUNDS; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL SHALL PAY $25,000.00 IN MATCHING FUNDS FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).
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Request Action:
Seeking approval for Agreement between Department of Environmental Protection for Wolk Park Improvements and the City of Lauderhill.
Need:
A Resolution approving the Agreement is required by State.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
The City of Lauderhill applied for grant funds to rehabilitate the Pier located within Wolk Park. The State of Florida Department Environmental Protection Agency approved the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) application that will provide a total of $25,000 in grant funds and an additional $25,000 from the City as matching funds. LWCF are Federal funds passed through to the State of Florida DEP to be offered as competitive funding resource to cities and counties within the State of Florida. The Pier was originally constructed using LWCF funds to remain in perpetuity for the enjoyment of the community and these awarded funds will provide the necessary refurbishment of the pier.
Attachments:
1. Agreement
2. Certificate of Insurance naming Florida Department of Environmental Protection as additionally insured
3. Form DRP-127 - Self-Certified Acknowledgement of Insurance
4. Form DEP 55-230 Federal Funding Accountability & Transparence Act Form - Subaward to a Recipient
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live