SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) project grant agreement for the renovations and improvements of Edgewater Drive Park, 1923 Edgewater Drive, in the amount of $200,000, between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
On August 31, 2023, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department submitted Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant Application Package to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the purposes of securing funding for the renovations and improvements of Edgewater Drive Park. Edgewater Drive Park is currently a passive park with limited functionality and use. The awarded $200,000 will be used to construct a pier which is part of a larger overall refurbishment and improvement of the park to include a reconfigured and expanded parking lot, improved stormwater management, new sidewalks, new bike racks, trash receptacles, benches, environmental educational signage, and an ADA accessible drinking fountain.
On July 3, 2024, the City received formal notice of the granting of the award by the State. On October 3, 2024, the State sent a Standard Grant Agreement for the Edgewater Drive Renovation Project (FDEP Agreement Number P5077) which awards $200,000 dollars and requires matching funds from the City of $200,000. Additionally, on October 3rd the City Council authorized a purchase order to Pennoni Associates, Inc. for professional services to complete design work for renovations of Edgewater Drive Park. The Parks & Recreation Department now seeks approval to accept the funds and requests approval of FDEP Grant Agreement Number P5077.
Current project budget including design, construction and FF&E is estimated at $1,050,000. The project funding includes $850,000 of General Fund revenue (funded in fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25), and this $200,000 reimbursement grant revenue awarded from Florida Recreation Development Assistant Program (FRDAP).
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
General Fund revenues are available in capital improvement project C2404, Edgewater Drive Park Improvements to match the grant of $200,000
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS:
N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives, including:
• 1.2: Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
• 1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
• 3.2: Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization.
• 4.3: Protect the conservation of urban forests and public green spaces to promote biodiversity and reduce our carbon footprint.
