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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM C
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular X
August 24. 1998
Meeting
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REQUEST: The Community Development Department - Planning Division requests
the Commission to pass a resolution committing the city to preservation of
archaeological and historic sites within the Town Center area and
preparation of a plan amendment to the Comprehensive Plan,
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board Item is to request the Commission to pass a
resolution committing the City to preservation of archaeological historic
sites within the Town Center area and preparation of a plan amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan that will indicate a policy on preservation of
archaeologically historic sites,
APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY:
The provisions of 163,3167(11)FS, which state "Each local government is encouraged to
articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and qualities of its community as a
component of its local comprehensive plan, The vision should be developed through a
collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation and shall be adopted
by the governing body of the jurisdiction.
The provisions of380,507(2) F.S, which state [The Florida Communities Trust's powers
are] "To undertake, coordinate, or fund activities and projects which will help bring local
comprehensive plans into compliance and help implement the goals, objectives, and
policies of the conservation, recreation and open space, and coastal elements oflocal
comprehensive plans, or which will otherwise serve to conserve natural resources and
resolve land use conflictS-. ..(5) to acquire interests in land by means ofland and
exchanges, and enter into all alternatives to the acquisition of fee interests in land,
including the acquisition of fee interests in land, including the acquisition of conservation
easements, life estates, leases, and leaseback arrangements, The trust may accept
donations of any interest in land, (6) To award grants and make loans to local
governments and nonprofit organizations for the purposes listed in subsection (2) and for
acquiring fee title and less than fee title, such as conservation easements or other interest
in land, for the purposes of this part, "
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The provisions of260,012(5) F.S, which state "It is the intent of he Legislature to
officially recognize the Florida National Scenic Trail as Florida's official statewide trail
from the Florida Panhandle to the Everglades, It is also the intent of the Legislature to
encourage all state, regional and local agencies who acquire lands to include in their land-
buying efforts the acquisition of sufficient legal interest in the lands over which the trail
passes to ensure its continued existence in a permanent location."
The provisions of260.12(3) F.S, which state "The planning, development, operation, and
maintenance of the Florida Greenways and Trails System authorized by 250,011 -
260.018 F.S. is declared to be a public purpose, and the Department of Environmental
Protection, together with other governments and agencies of the state and all counties,
municipalities, and special districts of this state is authorized to spend pubic funds for
such purposes and to accept gifts and grants of funds, property, or property rights from
public or private sources to be used for such purposes,"
CONSIDERATIONS:
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The City staff has outlined a number of parcels in the proposed Town
Center for acquisition as greenspace and trail enhancement to be held in
public trust by the City or state,
.
The City is eligible to receive up to five (5) million dollars from the
Florida Communities Trust - Preservation 2000 Program for the purchase
of greenspace and trails. Approval is based on a points system and is very
competitive statewide, There is a required local match of 25% of the grant
funds awarded. Under this program, the City would retain ownership of
the land purchased.
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The City has received an evaluation of its grant application to the Florida
Community Trust P-2000 Program.
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The City staff has an opportunity to add additional information or clarify
points that may increase the number points that the FCT staff may award
to the applicant. '
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The City's Comprehensive Plan does not have a clear policy statement
that archaeological/historic sites will be protected,
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· Staff believes that the City may be awarded an additional ten (10) points if
the Commission pass a resolution committing the City to (1) preserve
archaeological and historic sites and (2) prepare and transmit a plan
amendment that establishes a policy on preservation of archaeological and
historic sites,
· This philosophy on preservation is consistent with the City's intention to
establish a Winter springs Museum, documenting the prehistory, early
history, and present events of the City.
FUNDING: The City is required to match 25% of the grant funds awarded in the grant
is funded through the Florida Communities Trust - P 2000 Program, The
maximum grant award available to a single municipality is $ 5,060,000.00
which would require a local match of $1,265,000,00, City owned land or
donations may be used for matching fund value,
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission pass a resolution committing the City
to preservation of archaeological and historic sites within the Town Center
area and preparation and transmittal of a plan amendment to the
Department of Community Affairs for their review approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 863
COMMISSION ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. -B.6J
A RESOLUTION OFN THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST PRESERVATION 2000
APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City is eligible to receive up to five (5) million dollars from the
Florida Communities Trust - Preservation 2000 Program for the purchase of greenspace
and trails.
WHEREAS, approval of an application under the Florida Communities Trust -
Preservation 2000 Program is based on a points system and is very competitive statewide.
WHEREAS, the City has received an evaluation of its grant application to the
Florida Communities Trust - Preservation 2000 Program, and has an opportunity to add
additional information or clarify points that may increase the number of points that the
FCT staffmay award to the applicant.
WHEREAS, the Florida Communities Trust - Preservation 2000 Program IS
seeking to ensure the preservation of archaeological and historic sites.
WHEREAS, the City's Comprehensive Plan does not have a clear policy
statement that archaeological and historic sites will be protected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,
FLORIDA THAT:
SECTION I: The City shall preserve archaeological and historic sites.
SECTION II: The City shall prepare and transmit a plan amendment to its
Comprehensive Plan that establishes a policy on preservation of archaeological and
historic sites.
SECTION III: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Adopted by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, this 24th
day of August, 1998.
CINDY GENNELL, DEPUTY MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK