LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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COASTAL PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE PROGRAM - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GRANT AGREEMENT NO. CZ521
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the acceptance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement No. CZ521, in the amount of $55,000, for construction of Bruce Beach Park Interpretive Signage. Further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor to take all action necessary relating to the finalization of the grant. Finally, that the City Council approve the subsequent supplemental budget resolution appropriating the grant funds.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The City of Pensacola has been awarded a Coastal Partnership Initiative Program (CPI) grant by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $55,000 for the interpretive signage component of the Bruce Beach Revitalization project. This project addresses the CPI’s priority area of Coastal Stewardship.
The creation and installation of interpretive signage at Bruce Beach Park is a key element that will solidify Bruce Beach as a cultural and natural resource, preserving and presenting local history while providing a free outdoor learning pathway for visitors.
PRIOR ACTION:
None.
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 55,000.00
Actual: $ 55,000.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The $55,000 FDEP funding award will defray a portion of the cost for the Bruce Beach Interpretive Signage. The remaining funding for the project is available within the Series 2019 Urban Core Redevelopment Bonds.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
8/1/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Sherry Morris, Development Services Director
Victoria D’Angelo, CRA Assistant Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1) FDEP Grant Agreement
2) Supplemental Budget Resolution No. 2022-081
3) Supplemental Budget Explanation No. 2022-081
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