HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 06 13 Consent Item 204, Improvement Grants Under the FY 04/05 Neighborhood Improvement Program
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM
204
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
June 13, 2005
Regular Meeting
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Authorization
DEPT.
REQUEST: Public Works Department, Urban Beautification Division, Requesting
Authorization To Award Improvement Grants Under The FY 04/05
Neighborhood Improvement Program.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to enter into (4) grant
agreements with Neighborhood Improvement Groups for the installation of trees and
landscaping in public areas within the City of Winter Springs.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program (N.I.P.) was created to
promote beautification enhancements for the Winter Springs Community through a mutually
beneficial partnership of Citizens and City Staff. The Beautification of Winter Springs
Advisory Board has had substantial input into the current grant program.
Requirements and guidelines have been established to provide for the proper
use of public funding. Specifically, the project must be for tree and landscape installation on
public property. This includes Rights-of-Way, Medians, Parks, and Public Facilities in the
City of Winter Springs. Private property or property located outside the City limits is not
eligible for funding under this program. Applicants must agree to provide a 50% match of the
funds expended by either volunteer labor or financial participation and maintain the project
for at least (1) year after installation.
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Advertisements for the grant program went out to the public in the City Water
Billing and through the City of Winter Springs Website. Beautification of Winter Springs
Advisory Board Members have made site visits and reviewed the project proposals.
Several grant applications have been received for consideration.
1. Mount Greenwood Community Association
a. Package was complete and met all criteria.
b. Total program cost $4,350. Grant re-imbursement $2,000.
c. Grant Code' A' Ornamental Landscape Plants and Flowering Trees.
d. Located in Mt. Greenwood, along Dolphin Road, between Woodgreen Drive
and Greenspring Circle.
2. Fairway Oaks Homeowner's Association
a. Package was complete and met all criteria.
b. Total program cost $6,000. Grant re-imbursement $3,000.
c. Grant Code 'B' Native Trees.
d. Located in Tuscawilla, along Northern Way, adjacent to the Fairway Oaks
Subdivision.
3. Wedgewood Tennis Villas
a. Package was complete and did not meet required criteria.
b. Total program cost $10,571.88. Grant re-imbursement $5,000.
c. Grant Cost 'E' Ornamental Landscape Plants and Flowering Trees.
d. Located at Wedgewood Tennis Villas, private property, Northern Way, Wilson
Road and Adidas Road areas.
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4. Fire Station Building #24
a. Package was complete and met all criteria.
b. Total program cost $7,120. Grant re-imbursement $3,520.
c. Grant Cost 'E' Ornamental Landscape Plants and Trees.
d. Located at Fire Station Building #24 off of Moss Road.
5. Police Department Building
a. Package was complete and met all criteria.
b. Total program cost $5,680. Grant re-imbursement $2,680.
c. Grant Cost 'B' Trees and Plants.
d. Located at the Police Department Building off of Moss Road.
FUNDING
Funding for the abovementioned grants are available from the Beautification
Line Code (4411-58000-30077 Grants and Aids), a total of $15,000 has been budgeted for
FY 04/05.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Commission approve grant funding for the following
projects, as submitted; a total of $11,200 to be paid from Beautification Line Code (4411-
58000-30077) for the FY 04/05 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program.
1. Mount Greenwood Community Association for the amount of $2,000.
2. Fairway Oaks Homeowner's Association for the amount of$3,000.
3. Fire Station Building #24 for the amount of$3,520.
4. Police Department Building for the amount of $2,680.
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Grant projects will be implemented immediately upon completion of the Grant
Agreement form by each applicant. Projects must be complete no later than September 20,
2005 to qualify for re-imbursement under the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION: