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Resolution No. 11-8274
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FY 2012-2013 FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND ($150,000.00) DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS,the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program(FRDAP)provides
grants for acquisition and development of land for public outdoor recreation use or
construction/renovation of public recreational trails; and
WHEREAS,the City of Opa-locka desires to apply for FY 2012-2013 Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program Grant in the amount of$150,000.00; and.
WHEREAS,the additional funding will provide improvements to the City of Opa-locka's
park facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City will be required to provide a twenty-five percent(25%) minimum
match, in the amount of$37,500.00, which will be payable from Account Number 72-572630, if
the grant is awarded; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires the City Manager to
apply for the FY 2012-2013 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby authorizes City Manager
to apply for FY 2012-2013 Florida Recreation Development Assistance program in the amount up
Resolution No. 11-8274
to One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 14th DAY OF September,2011.
MY'A TAYLOR
MAYOR
Attest to: Approved .s to form and leg. A fficiency:
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Deborah S Irby Jo - •h .. Geller
City Clerk r ty • torney
Moved by: JOHNSON
Seconded by: MILLER
Commission Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Miller: YES
Commissioner Tydus: NOT PRESENT
Vice-Mayor Johnson: YES
Mayor Taylor: YES
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Vice Mayor Dorothy Johnson
Commissio Timothy Holmes
Commis ' ner Rose Tydus
Coo Co7i sioner Gail Miller
FROM: an K. Finnie, Interim City Manager
DATE:, / August 16, 2011
RE:/ 2012-2013 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
*quest: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR FY 2012-2013 FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT UP TO TWO
HUNDRED THOUSAND ($150,000.00) DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Description: The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) is a competitive
program which provides grants to local governmental entities for acquisition and development of
land for public outdoor recreation use or to construct recreational trails. A proposed project must
fall under one of the following categories: (1) acquisition of land for public outdoor recreational
purposes; (2) development and/or renovation of land for public outdoor recreational purposes; or(3)
construction and/or renovation of a public recreational trail.
Financial Impact: The City must provide twenty-five percent (25%) minimum match in the
amount of Thirty Seven Thousand, Five Hundred dollars which will be funded from Account # 72-
572630.
Implementation Time Line: Immediately, the deadline for the application is September 15, 2011.
Legislative History: None
Recommendation(s): Staff is recommending the approval because the additional funding will
allow the City to improve facility at Ingram Park, i.e. building, bathroom and security.
Attachment(s): FY 2012 - 2013 FRDAP Application Package
END OF MEMORANDUM