LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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STATE OF FLORIDA - FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 21130 - BAARS PARK AND SANDER BEACH KAYAK FISHING TRAIL ACCESS UPGRADES PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve the State of Florida - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Grant Agreement No. 21130 in the amount of $143,000 for Planning, Engineering and Design Services, and Permitting for Baars Park and Sanders Beach Kayak Fishing Trail Access Upgrades. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary to accept and execute the grant. Finally, that City Council adopt a supplemental budget resolution to appropriate the grant funds.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The City of Pensacola was successful in receiving Florida FWC grant funds to enhance/increase public access to Pensacola waterways for kayak fishing and paddling, by establishing a designated kayak fishing and paddling trail starting at Baars Park and ending at Sanders Beach. Kayak fishing is the fastest growing segment of the U.S. sportfishing market due to increasing fuel costs, expense compared to other watercraft, minimal environmental impacts and growing appreciation for an active outdoor lifestyle.
FWC has allocated $143,000 in current fiscal year (FY2022) for the planning, engineering and design services, and permitting phase.
FWC plans to allocate $945,120 for construction and an additional $233,755 for construction contingency in next fiscal year (FY2023) in which the City anticipates entering into a construction phase agreement with FWC once those funds become available next fiscal year.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 143,000 FWC Blueway Trail Grant
945,120 Future Anticipated FWC Grant
233,755 Future Anticipated FWC Grant
$1,111,495
Actual: $ 143,000 Planning, Engineering, Design & Permitting
945,120 Estimated Construction Costs
233,755 Estimated Contingency Costs
$1,111,495
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of a supplement budget resolution will appropriate the grant funds.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
1/3/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Brian Cooper, Parks and Recreation Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Grant Agreement No. 21130 - Pensacola Baars Park and Sanders Beach
2) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2022-007
3) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2022-007
PRESENTATION: No end