LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-07 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FLORIDA BEAUTIFICATION GRANT, LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2019-07.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FLORIDA BEAUTIFICATION GRANT, LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The FDOT Beautification Grant offers funding in the amount of up to $100,000 for landscape improvements to state transportation facilities, such as Garden Street, with a suggested fifty-percent (50%) local match. On September 10, 2018 and September 13, 2018, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and City Council respectively authorized the CRA to apply for and accept a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Beautification Grant to provide landscape improvements to Garden Street from Alcaniz Street to North “A” Street.
The CRA has been awarded funding in the amount of $98,800 with an estimated $91,975 CRA match, however, a second resolution authorizing execution of the grant agreement is required to secure the funding and initiate the project. A copy of the resolution and agreement is attached. A separate resolution will be presented to both the CRA and City Council appropriating the grant funds.
PRIOR ACTION:
August 6, 2018 - The CRA adopted Resolution No. 2018-01 CRA adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018.
September 10, 2018 - The CRA adopted Resolution No. 2018-03 CRA authorizing the CRA to apply for and accept an FDOT Beautification Grant for landscape improvements to Garden Street.
September 13, 2018 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-43 authorizing the CRA to apply for and accept an FDOT Beautification Grant for landscape improvements to Garden Street.
September 19, 2018 - City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-40 adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 98,800 FDOT Beautification Grant
70,000 CRA Fund - Garden Street Improvements
13,300 CRA Fund - Landscape Maintenance Operating
8.675 CRA Fund
$ 190,775
Actual: $ 114,800 Plant Materials (Estimated)
25,000 Irrigation System (Estimated)
19,000 Design Fee (Estimated)
14,000 Establishment Period Costs (Estimated)
10,000 Tree & Shrub Removal (Estimated)
7,975 Miscellaneous (Estimated)
$ 190,775
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds have been appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2019 CRA Budget. A separate supplemental budget resolution has been submitted to allocate the grant funds.
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes
1/31/2019
STAFF CONTACT:
Christopher L. Holley, City Administrator
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Administrator
Victoria D’Angelo, Assistant CRA Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 2019-04
2) FDOT Beautification Grant Agreement
PRESENTATION: No end