SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve Submerged Land Lease (SLL) between the State of Florida and the City of Clearwater for the shared docking facility adjacent to the Beach Recreation Center and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
This shared docking facility has been operating under a Submerged Land Lease (SSL) since April 30, 2019. This SLL authorizes a forty-two slip commercial docking facility for the mooring of recreational vessels. Fifteen or 36% of these slips are open to the public free of charge on a first come basis. The remaining twenty-seven or 64% of the slips will be used by the Sandpearl Resort under a separate Docking Agreement between the City and Sandpearl Resort, LLC. The Docking Agreement between the City and Sandpearl Resorts, LLC., affords the City the unilateral decision to extend the agreement every five years through April 30, 2049. Currently, our agreement with the Sandpearl runs through April 30, 2029.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in non-departmental cost code 0107010-544300 (rentals-land; 64%) and Parks & Recreation cost code 0101374-544300 (rentals-land; 36%), to fund this agreement. Offsetting revenues will be coded to General Fund reimbursement revenue code 010-369903.
These cost codes are funded by General Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government
1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity
2.2 Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports eco-friendly enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment, cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
