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Commission Agenda Item
 

MEETING DATE:  10/8/2018

SUBJECT:  Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) – Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant Application for Inclusive Playground at Legacy Park

PREPARED BY:  Mike DaRoza, Communications & Executive Project Manager

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Authorize the Mayor to execute the grant application to the FDEP under its FRDAP FY 2019/2020 cycle for an inclusive playground at Legacy Park.

 

Summary

The City is preparing an application to the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for the construction of an inclusive playground at Legacy Park.  The City is requesting $50,000 in funding through the program.

 

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board discussed the proposed grant during its regular meeting on Oct. 8, 2018.  The City is also hosting a public meeting to discuss the grant and receive input on the proposed project on Oct. 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Legacy Park Multipurpose Center.

 

If awarded funding, the City would receive notification in early 2019 and the funds would be made available in July 2019.

 
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Yes
BUDGETED: No
AMOUNT:  $50,000
FUNDING SOURCE:  Grants
 
COMMISSION GOALS:
Quality of Life, Community Enhancement, Strengthen Community Services