HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001-21 Authorizing the Village Manager to apply for the Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistant ProgramRESOLUTION NO. 2001-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING
THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPLY FOR THE FLORIDA
INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (F.I.ND.) FOR THE FUNDING OF
THE PINES CANAL PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida is interested in
carrying out the following described project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Key Biscayne and
the State of Florida:
Project Title: Pines Canal Project
Total Estimated Cost: $350,000
Brief Description of Project: The proposed project involves the construction of a sidewalk
along the west side of Crandon Boulevard with ramps leading off the shore to a public over -
water boardwalk "lookout" facility, three 14' x 14' viewing pavilions, and an isolated
emergency boat dock for police/official use only. The project has been designed to
avoid/minimize environmental impacts while providing a view of the bay and education
about the littoral mangrove habitat
WHEREAS, Florida Inland Navigation District financial assistance is required for the
program mentioned above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA THAT THE PROJECT DESCRIBED ABOVE
BE AUTHORIZED,
AND, be it further resolved that the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida
make application to the Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of 75% of the actual cost
of the project in behalf of said Village of Key Biscayne.
AND, be it further resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida
that it certifies to the following:
Section 1. The Village Manager is hereby authorized to apply for the Florida Inland
Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program (F.I.N.D.) in the amount of $262,500.
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Section 2. The Village of Key Biscayne (the Village) will accept the terms and conditions
set forth in FIND Rule 66B-2 F.A.C. and which will be part of the Project Agreement for any
assistance awarded under -the attached proposal.
Section 3. The Village is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry
out the Program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached
thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the District.
Section 4. The Village has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the
project and that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of said Village of Key
Biscayne for public use.
Section 5. The Village will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color
or national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this
proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
P.L. 88352 (1964) and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with statutes relating to
accessibility by handicapped persons as well as other federal, state and local laws, rules
requirements.
Section 6. The Village will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to
substantiate claims for reimbursement.
Section 7. The Village will make available to FIND if requested, a post -audit of expenses
incurred on the project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final 10% of the funding
agreed to by FIND.
Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6h day of March , 2001.
of
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL S
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RICI1 D JAY WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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MAYOR JOE I. RASCO