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INFORMATIONAL
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ITEM D
PUBLIC HEARING
7/10/2000
Meeting
REGULAR
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Authonzation
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is notifying the City Commission of
the status of the Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program
Grant regarding Trotwood Park.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to update the City Commission on the status of
the grant application.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. On September 13, 1999, the Commission approved the submission of a Florida
Recreational Development Assistance Program Grant to the State of Florida,
Department of Environmental Protection.
. On January 28, 2000, staff received the project priority list (ranking) of all grant
applications.
. The City of Winter Springs; Trotwood Park Project, scored #6 out of205large projects
submitted and should receive funding in the amount of $200,000.00.
. The City Winter Springs has been approved for $150,000.00 for a grant for Trotwood
Park. Staff will submit written acceptance and identify costs incurred on this project to
date.
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FUNDING:
None Required
RECOMMENDATION:
None Required
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
August, 2000-
Execution of Project Agreement and Implementation
Workshop.
Completion Documentation submitted
$150,000.00 funding received by the City of Winter Springs
September, 2000-
October, 2000-
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1-
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Information
Letter
COMMISSION ACTION:
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ATTACHMENT D 1
Department of
Environmental Protection
Jeb Bush
Governor
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee. Florida 32399-3000
David B. Struhs
Secretary
June 21,2000
Mr. Chuck Pula, Director
Parks and Recreation Department
City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
Re: Tiotwood Park
FRDAP Project No. F01250
Dear Mr. Pula:
We are pleased to inform you that the Florida Legislature has funded the 2000/01 Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program priority list that was approved and submitted by David
Struhs, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. The City of Winter Springs has
been approved for $150,000.00, which is a grant for Trotwood Park.
Please return your written acceptance of the grant award to our office by July 14, 2000, so that
we may prepare the contract agreement. In your letter, please identify any costs you may have
incurred on this project to date.
A ceremonial check is available for your project. We encourage a joint event with your
legislative delegation and local elected officials. Your legislative delegation has also been informed of
the ceremonial check availability. It has been requested that they coordinate with you for a dedication
ceremony if desired. The request for the delivery of a ceremonial check should come from one of
your legislators.
To assist you with this grant, we will be conducting a Grant Implementation Workshop in your
area. You will be receiving further information soon. If you have any questions, please contact our
office at (850) 488-7896, We look forward to working with you on this project.
R.
ucinda Coverston
Community Assistance Consultant
Bureau of Design and Recreation Services
Division of Recreation and Parks
Mail Station #585
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cc: Fran Mainella, Division Director
Gerald Oshesky, Jr., P.E., Bureau Chief
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