HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 04 28 Consent A Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Grant
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM A
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
MGR. ~/DEPT e G?
Authorization
04/28/03
Meeting
REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission to apply for
a Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Grant for the potential acquisition of
the Wincey Property and authorize the City Manager to apply for this grant on behalf
of the City of Winter Springs.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is reserve grant funds in the amount of$ 200,000.00 for the
acquisition of the Wincey Property if that project moves forward.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. The Land and Water Conservation Fund Program provides grants for acquisition of land for
public outdoor recreation use.
. The program is administered by Florida Department on behalf of the U.S. Department of Interior,
National Park Service.
. The grant program is competitive based on the application and is 50/50 matching with a
maximum 200,000 award.
. Staff is in the process of completing all the required grant exhibits in order to meet the April 30,
2003 grant deadline.
. If the project does not move forward the agency releases the funds for other projects.
FUNDING:
None Required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending that the City Commission approves this application of a Land & Water
Conservation Fund Program Grant for potential acquisition ofthe Wincey Property and authorize the
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City Manager to apply for the grant on behalf of the City of Winter Springs.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
June
August
October
December
February
2003
2003
2003
2003
2003
Project priority list (ranking).
Final legislative approval and grant award.
Execution of project agreement.
Completion of documentation submitted.
$ 200,000.00 funding received by the City of Winter Springs.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment # 1
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program 2003/2004 Grant Application
Package.
COMMISSION ACTION:
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A TT ACHMENT # 1
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
(DEP USE ONLY)
RECEIVED:
POSTMARKED:
APPL. NO.:
PART I . GENERAL INFORMATION
A. APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Name of Applicant:
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
2. Federal Employer Identification Number:
Sc}-1026364
3. Population: 31 , 666 4. Current Operating budget: 1 1 R 11 000
(This is the operating budget for the city, county or other legally constituted governmental entity, not just
the department budget.)
5. Contact Person: CHTTCK PTTLA Title: PZ\ ~T(~ R. ~Rr~RZ\r'T'T()N nTRECTOR
The contact person should be someone who will be in direct contact with DEP and is responsible for
administering the grant if awarded.
Address: Street/PO Box:
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434
City/State:
WINTER SPRINGS. FL
Zip Code: 32708
Telephone: (401 327 6590 FAX:(407)327" 4763 E-mail:.
If project is not funded, please check here if grantee wishes to receive application back. XJ
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. I further certify that I
possess the authority to apply for this grant on behalf of the applicant. (Attach a letter from the agency's
chief administrator or a resolution giving authorization to apply for this grant.)
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Signature of Authorized Representative Da1e
B. PROJECT INFORMATION
1. Name of Project:
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2. a. Project Type (Check One): Project cannot be a combination of acquisition and development
Acquisition:
x
Development:
On land owned by applicant
On land leased to applicant by another public agency
Date lease expires:
Development projects must be under site control (owned by deed or leased from another public agency for
a minimum of 25 years and renewable in perpetuity) by the close of the submission period, April 30, 2003.
School board property is ineligible. Include a copy of the site control documents (e.g., deed, lease, etc.).
(Please Tab as Exhibit "L")
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3. Project Location: Street Address:
1000 EAST STATE ROAD 434
City WINTER SPRINGS County SEMINOLE
Zip Code:
32708
If the project is not located in a city, list the city nearest to the project site.
4. Legislative Districts in which the Project Site is located: "These should be the districts in which the
proposed project site is located. If you are not sure of the districts, contact your local office of the
Supervisor of Elections.
State Senator LEE CONSTANTTNF.
Senate District Number
q
State Representative THOMAS FEENEY
House District Number
33
5. Congressional District in which the project is located:
U.S. Congressman JOHN MICA
Congressional District Number
7
6. Briefly describe the physical characteristics of the project site: Include land resources, water resources,
vegetation, fish and wildlife, historical/archaeological resources, previous land usage, transportation
access, as well as other pertinent information.
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C. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Total Project Cost (Line F) must equal the grant request (Line A) plus the total local funds available
(Line E). This figure (Line F) should not total more than $400,000 for the purpose of this application.
1. LWCF Funds Requested:
Line A $ 200,000
2. Local Funds Available:
a. Cash:
Line B $ 200.000
b. In-Kind
Line C $
c. Land Value
Line 0 $
(Only the value of donated real property is eligible as match and applicant must Not have
taken title yet unless a waiver of retroactivity has been granted by DEP)
Total Local Funds Available
Line E $
Sum of lines B, C, and 0
3. Total Cost of Proposed Project
Line F $ 400.000
Sum of lines A and E
4. Project Cost Estimate (COMPLETE ONLY FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS): The project cost
estimate break down is on the following page of this application. If donated land value Is used as match, it
should be included under primary cost. Primary costs include all recreation facilities and opportunities.
Primary cost must be equal to or greater than fifty percent of the total cost. Attach a separate sheet if needed.
Remember to include each element in your conceptual site plan. Submit a conceptual site plan
displaying the areas and facilities to be developed as proposed on page 6 of this application. The site
plan must correlate with the project boundary map and cost estimate. The site plan must CLEARL Y
DELlNEA TE between facilities/opportunities currently existing, facilities proposed for fundIng (page 6)
in this application and facilities planned for future development Please color code your site plan to
indicate facilities that are existing, proposed for funding and planned for future development (not in
this project) (Please Tab As Exhibit "H")
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PRIMARY RECREATION AREAS AND FACILITIES: Including, but not limited to, beach access, picnic
facilities, fishing piers, ballfields, tennis courts, bicycle trails, etc. Costs of planning and site preparation
should be included within the cost of each element.
Quantity Description Estimated Cost
N
E
W
R
E
N
0
V
A
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I
0
N
S
Total Primary $
SUPPORT FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS: Parking, restrooms, landscaping, security lighting, and such
other costs should be included under support costs. Costs of planning and site preparation should be included
within the cost of each element. Amenities such as benches, trash cans, utilities, water fountains, or bike racks will
receive no points when being scored.
Quantity Descriotion Estimated Cost
N
E
W
R
E
N
0
V
A
T
I
0
N
S
Total Support $
TOTAL COST OF PROPOSED PROJECT $
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PART 11- EVALUATION CRITERIA
A. GENERAL CRITERIA
1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
,
A. Is the proposed project identified, in whole or in part, in the applicant's capital improvement
plan or schedule during the current or next three (3) fiscal years?
Please provide: 1) a copy of the five-year capital improvement schedule included in the
applicant's adopted Local Comprehensive Plan, stating project by name, amount and year
and 2) a letter from the agency's chief administrator certifying the five year capital
improvement schedule Is officially adopted. County or City budgets are not the same as
capital improvement schedules and are not acceptable. Please highlight project name,
amount and year. (20 points)
x
Yes
No
-OR--
B. Is the proposed identified as part of the plan through an adopted resolution committing the
applicant to amend their capital improvement plan or schedule and complete the project
should it receive program funds?
Please provide a copy of a fully executed resolution amending the existing schedule to
include the proposed project. The resolution must clearly indicate the proposed project by
name, amount, and year. (10 points)
Yes
No
(Please tab as Exhibit "A")
2. STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
A. Explain how the proposed project would address one or more of the issues or goals identified in
the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Use the OUTDOOR RECREA TION IN
FLORIDA. 2000 (Chapter 6). Provide quotations or other appropriate references with
explanations to Justify the correlation.
(Please tab as Exhibit "8")
(4 points)
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B. 2005 RELA TIVE NEED INDEX BY REGION
Locate the applicant's region and circle each priority
resource/facility need as proposed in the project cost on page 6 of
this application which is included in the applicant's planning
region: (7 points)
Bicycle Riding * Hiking * Nature Study * Outdoor
Swimming Pool Use * Shuffleboard
II Bicycle Riding
III Saltwater Beach Activities * Saltwater Fishing (No Boat)
IV Bicycle Riding * Saltwater Fishing (No Boat) * Freshwater Beach
Activities
V Freshwater Beach Activities * Saltwater Beach Activities · Bicycle Riding
VI Saltwater Beach Activities * Bicycle Riding
Saltwater Fishing (No Boat) · Hiking. Outdoor Swimming Pool Use
VII Bicycle Riding * Freshwater Fishing (No Boat)
VIII Saltwater Beach Activities · Bicycle Riding · Hiking
Outdoor Swimming Pool Use · Golfing
IX Bicycle Riding * Saltwater Beach Activities * Nature Study * Hiking
Tent Camping * Outdoor Swimming Pool Use * Shuffleboard · Golfing
X Saltwater Beach Activities * Bicycle Riding. Freshwater Fishing (No Boat)
Hiking * Outdoor Swimming Pool Use
x
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XI Saltwater Beach Activities * Bicycle Riding * Freshwater Beach Activities
Freshwater Fishing (No Boat) * Hiking · Tent Camping · Outdoor Swimming Pool Use
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Public Participation - Indicate which of the following apply (To receive points for this section any
meetings, presentations, or surveys must be held in the current year or within the previous 3 years of
application. (Check ALL that apply):
x
x
x
4. LINEAR PARK
A.
An advertised public meeting was held solely for the purpose of discussing the
proposed project. Attach a copy of proof of publication for the advertisement. Meeting
must be for the SOLE PURPOSE of discussing the project proposed in the
application. The advertisement should indicate that the purpose of the meeting is to
discuss a LWCF grant for this project site. (Please tab as Exhibit"C-1") (10 points)
B.
The project was discussed at a regularly scheduled meeting of the applicant's advisory
board responsible for park, recreation and leisure service activities. Provide a copy of
the agenda and/or minutes of the advisory board meeting( s) where this project was
discussed. The board must be an appointed group of citizens, such as a parks and
recreation advisory board, who would normally review projects similar to the proposed
grant application. Discussion must take place at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Planning and zoning or similar boards may be used if a parks and recreation advisory
board does not exist. CITY OR COUNTY COMMISSIONS ARE NOT CONSIDERED
ADVISORY BOARDS. (Please tab as Exhibit "C-2") (7 points)
C. Public input on the proposed project was obtained through presentations to community
organizations, neighborhood associations andlor a written opinion survey. Provide
documentation (agenda, minutes or thank-you letter from an organization, etc.) showing
that presentations regarding this project were made to community organizations or
groups OR provide a copy of the survey instrument AND a summary of the results and
explain how the results relate to the proposed project. Letters of support are not
acceptable to receive points. (Please tab as Exhibit "C-3") (4 points)
The proposed project is for linear park purposes. A Linear Park is defined as an active or passive
outdoor recreation area of linear design that provides or connects recreation, park land or open space
areas.
x Yes
No
(13 points)
5. PRESERVATION PURPOSES
The proposed project is also for preservation purposes (e.g. historical, archaeological, cultural etc.). This
question addresses preservation of historic, archaeological and/or cultural sites. Contact the Department
of State at (850) 245-6333 if this applies to the proposed project. A letter from the Department of State
is required to verify a "yes" response to this question. (Please tab as Exhibit "D'? (7 points)
Yes
x
No
6. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
x
Capability to develop, operate and maintain the project site: (Please check ONL Y one):
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The applicant has a full-time recreation or park department staffed to provide facility
development, programming and maintenance. If this option is selected, provide a copy
of an agency organizational chart. A brief position description may be requested if
clarification is needed. (Please tab as Exhibit "E") (8 points)
The applicant has demonstrated the existence of a full-time ability to provide
facility development, programming and maintenance. If this option is selected, explain
on a separate sheet. (Please tab as Exhibit "E") (4 points)
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C. ACQUISITION CRITERIA (COMPLETE ONLY FOR ACQUISITION PROJECTS)
1. FLORIDA NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY
The project provides protection of any resources in the Florida Natural Areas Inventory. List the
protected resources below and provide a letter from the Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI). (850)
224-8207
(Please Tab as Exhibit "F") (13 points)
Yes -!L No
2. WATER FRONTAGE
The project provides frontage on wetlands or water bodies such as rivers, lakes or oceans.
...1L- Yes
No
(6 points)
3. INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECREATION AND PARK
DEPARTMENT FACILITY NEEDS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
List all the facilities that will be developed for this project. Only facilities identified in the top three priority"
ranked index clusters of outdoor facilities needs for new construction identified within the applicant's
population density as set forth in the Department's study entitled "Infrastructure Assessment of Local
Government Recreation and Park Department Facility Needs in the State of Florida", effective December
1995, will receive these points. (Priority ranked index clusters are attached as pages 14-18.)
(15 points)
4. NEEDED RECREATIONAL ACREAGE: (Provide excerpts from your local comprehensive plan. Include
data on current park acreage, standards and identified needs.)
A. Describe how the project provides for identified need{s) for additional park acreage pursuant to the
applicant's adopted local comprehensive plan. Provide the needed amount of acreage as listed in the
local comprehensive plan and the total acreage the local government already has under its control.
For Example: Needed acreslPerson and Total Acreage Under Local Control
Provide a copy of the applicant's local comprehensive plan as supporting back-up documentation and
highlight the information that pertains to this section. (Please tab as Exhibit "G") (15 points)
B. Describe how the project provides for needed distribution of park acreage pursuant to the applicant's
adopted local comprehensive plan. (8 points)
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5. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
A. Is the proposed development of the property identified in the applicant's capital improvement plan
(CIP) or schedule during the current or next three (3) fiscal years?
Please provide: 1) a copy of the five-year capital improvement schedule included in the applicant's
adopted Local Comprehensive Plan, stating the project by name, amount and year and 2) a letter
from the agency's chief administrator certifying the five year capital improvement schedule is
officially adopted. County or City budgets are not the same as a capital improvement schedule are
not acceptable. Please highlight project name, amount and year.
----X- Yes
No
(6 points)
---OR--.
B. Is the proposed development of the property included as part of the plan through an
adopted resolution committing the applicant to amend their CIP and develop the property should it
receive program funds.
Please provide a copy of a fully executed resolution amending the existing schedule to include the
development of the proposed project. The resolution must clearly indicate the development of the
proposed project by name, year, and amount.
Yes
No
(3 points)
(Please tab as Exhibit "An)
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