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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM
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ITEM 605 Public Hearings
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February 4, 2014
Regular Meeting
REQUEST:
Requesting The Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee Discuss The 2014 Land And Water
Conservation Fund Grant Application In The Amount Of$200,000 For Torcaso Park. (A Related
Excerpt from the Grant Application Is Attached For Your Consideration.)
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2014 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
The U.S. Department of the Interior provides funds, administered by the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), for the acquisition or
development of recreational facilities.
GRANT CATEGORIES:
Acquisition: This program funds the acquisition of land for open space, park sites
conservation areas and trails.
Development: Eligible facilities include waterfront access, picnic areas, trails,
pools, ballfields, soccer fields, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts,
playgrounds, and boating and fishing features. Associated support facilities such
as lighting, parking, restrooms, concessions, and landscaping are eligible, but
may not account for more than 50% of the project cost.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2014
Total Funding Available: Approx. $2,500,000
Maximum Grant Amount: $200,000
Match Requirement: 50%
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