LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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STATE OF FLORIDA - FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION GRANT AGREEMENT NO. 21130 - AMENDMENT NO 1. SANDERS 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 Amendment No. 1 providing additional funds in the amount of $1,291,210 for Construction Services, for the Sanders Beach Kayak Fishing Trail Access Upgrades. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor, or his designee to take all actions necessary to accept and execute the grant amendment. 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 in 2022. 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 previously allocated $143,000 in fiscal year (FY2022) for the planning, engineering and design services, and permitting phase.
FWC has now allocated an additional $1,148,210 for construction services and contingency costs for FY 23-24.
PRIOR ACTION:
The City approved a grant funding award of $143,000 for Permitting and design for this project in January of 2022. This funding is an additional award that was anticipated for Phase II.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 143,000 FWC Blueway Trail Grant (awarded and appropriated)
$1,148,210 FWC Construction Costs
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$1,291,210 Total Costs
Actual: $ 143,000 Permitting and Design Costs
$1,148,210 Construction Costs
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$1,291,210 Total Costs
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
William K. Boyer, Grants and Special Projects Coordinator
Brad Hinote, City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Grant Agreement 21130 - Amendment 1
2) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2023-069
3) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2023-069
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