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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 405
Consent X
September 11, 2006
Regular Meeting
Mgr. Dept.
Authorization
REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to
authorize the City Manager to apply for a Recreational Development
Assistance Program Grant for Central Winds Park on behalf of the City of
Winter Springs.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this item is to apply for potential grant funds in the amount of
$ 200,000.00 for Parks and Recreation Improvements to Central Winds Park.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. The Central Winds Park Improvements include Center Walkway, Restroom-Overlook
Building, Picnic Facility, Tetherball, Playground Renovation, Nature Trail Renovation,
and existing Passive Area Restroom Renovation.
. The FRDAP Grant Program is a matching grant SO/50 with a maximum of $ 200,000
awarded.
. Staff is in the process of completing all the required grant exhibits in order to meet the
September 15, 2006 grant deadline.
FUNDING:
Matching Grant $ 300,000 from Park Impact Fees FY 07/08 if selected for funding.
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RECOMMENDA TIONS:
The Parks and Recreation Department is recommending that the City Commission
approve this application of a FRDAP grant for Central Winds Improvements and
authorize the City Manager to apply for the grant on behalf of the City of Winter Springs.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
January 2007
July 2007
Sept.-Oct 2007
Nov.-Dee 2008
January 2009
Project Priority List (Ranking).
Final Legislative Approval and Grant A ward.
Execution of Project Agreement.
Completion of Project and Documentation Submitted.
$ 200,000 funding received by the City of Winter Springs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment #1
Central Winds Park Improvements Site Plan.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Central Winds Park
LEGEND
Existing (BLACK)
New Construction (RED)
Renovation (BLUE)
PLAYGROUND
NATURE TRAIL
RESTROOM
TEATHERBALL
WALKWAY
RESTROOM - OVERLOOK BLDG.
PICNIC FACILITY