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COMMISSION AGENDA
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
ITEM D
PUBLIC HEARING
2/26/2001
Meeting
REGULAR
MGR.~EPT
Authorization
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REQUEST: The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting the City Commission approval
to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for upgrading
accessibility of the Civic Center 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 to apply for potential Grant Funds in the amount of
$ 23, 969 to upgrade accessibility in the Civic Center.
CONSIDERATIONS:
. Parks and Recreation conducts a summer recreation program, various classes and programs and
rents the Civic Center facility for public usage.
. Staff has received requests for special programs for the disabled population.
. Staff requested the building division to determine accessibility requirements for direction in
upgrading accessibility for the Civic Center.
. Upgrading includes renovating existing men's and ladies restrooms, demolish wall and floor tile;
relocate plumbing under slab in each construct 5' x 6' handicapped stall with one ADA approved
toilet, sink, paper dispenser, grab bars, soap dispenser and mirror. The men's room will include
one standard stall, one urinal and one ADA approved sink, and the ladies room two standard
stalls and one ADA approved sink. Storage room will be made smaller to accommodate the need
for more space; both entrance doors enlarged to 36" with fire rated doors and retile floors.
. Upgrading the accessibility of the Civic Center is eligible for potential CDBG funding.
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. Staff is applying under the public services category so this project will not compete with the
Torcaso Park expansion project.
. Staff is in the process of completing all the required grant exhibits in order to meet the March
2, 2001 grant deadline.
FUNDING:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending that the City Commission approve this application of a Community
Development Block Grant and authorize the City Manager to apply for the grant on behalf
of the City of Winter Springs.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
. Application deadline, March 2, 2001
. Staff review, April, 200 I
. Published recommendation list, May 2001
. Public comments, June, 200 I
. County Commission Approval, July, 2001
. Funding available, October, 2001
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Plan
Development Process, Project Submission Sheet.
COMMISSION ACTION:
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Attachment A
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PROJECT SUBMISSION SHEET
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Upgrad~ng Accessibility for Civic Center
CO':'\"T.-\CT PERSON:
Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Director
TELEPEO:\"E ~l:~{BER:
(407) 327-4761
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City of Winter Springs
ADDRESS OF APPUC.-\';''iTS:
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
LOC.\T10~ OF PROJECT (city, ne:ghborhood, community, c::nsus c.--:lct~ etc.)
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400 N. Edgemon Avenue, Civic Center
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City of Winter Springs/Parks and Recreation
~umber of people to benefit from me project:
NUNtBER TO BE SERVED
Total I 50 per. d.ay -
Low/Moderate Income 30 per day
% Low/Moderace serv-ed 60%
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
1. Descnpo.on of ProJect lhnw gr:tnt ti.mJs \"ill be used) (.\rt:lch .\ddirinn:tl Sheers J necessary):
Grant funds will be used for upgrading the accessibility for the Civic
Center. The Rest Room Facilities will be improved to comply with the
Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction. (See Attached).
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Does chis xti,-iry presendy exl.sr:
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NO
3. Justification:
Exactly why is chis projecr aeeded?
The project is needed to provide the disabled population, the proper
space, slope, and hardware in the Rest Room Facilities. It also benefits
the special needs of Senior Citizens (ages 62+) who use the facility. It
is important in the overall assistance to the Civic Center that provides
and promotes a social, recreational, civic and educational environment.
4. How will your goals, performance and success is measured if you are awarded CD BG,
HOME or ESG funds?
It will be measured by the positive response of th 18,000 people that use
the facility'in a year. It will also avail Parks and Recreation the
opportunity to promote the facility as ADA accessible, and to use the
facility for special program(s) for the disabled population.
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PROGRAM BUDGET
.1 PROPOSED PROGRAivf COSTS: All construction related acti"-lt:1 requests
must contain the information requested in items a, band c below. A.':sQ. ~.~~
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(:1) Tot:U proposed Design "Engineering COSt;:; '5
3,656
(b) Tot:U proposed Construction Costs
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20,313
(c) T Ot:U proposed Oper:1tion:1l Com
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2,396
(d) Tot:U requested CDBG Funding
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23,969
2. ADDITIONAL FUNDING
\V'hal other :)Qurces of funds h:n-e been sought for this project md wh:1r :lre the
status of those requests? Other sources of funds will be used in the project for
levenging purposes or "matching" requirements.
Please be aware that other sources of funding awarded and/ or available to a
potential subrecipient will have a positive impact in the funding decision
(award) process.
Funding Source Starns of Request
City of Winter Springs(Bonds) The city expended $360,041 to improve
Sunshine Park in (Civic & Senior Center:
outside area) FY 99/00 and 00/01
Name of Authorized Agency Representative:
Ronald W. Mclemore, City Manager
Sigria!).1re of Authorized Agency Representative:
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