Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 21-R51, Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistant Grant 2021-2022
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Submitted By: Jennifer Davis, Project Manager, Community Redevelopment Agency
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal to enjoy culture, nature and fun activities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Requesting approval of a resolution required by the Florida Inland Navigation District as part of the 2021-2022 Waterways Assistance Grant Application.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a presentation, if requested.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Florida Inland Navigation District resolution.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the resolution.
2. Move that the Council not approve the resolution and provide staff additional direction.
Background: In 2017, the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) approved the City of Port St. Lucie's Boardwalk Extension Project as a multi-year project pursuant to Rule 66(B)-2.005(4). In Fiscal Year 2017-18, the City was awarded approximately $70,000 in funding from FIND for improvements to the ±10 acre waterfront park. For Fiscal Years 2018-19 and 2019-20, the City requested and received $400,000 (each year) in funding assistance related to the construction of the Riverwalk boardwalk from the Westmoreland Park area north to Bridge Plaza Tract E. In Fiscal Year 2020-21, FIND provided $36,000 in funding for the Veterans Rivergate Boatramp Phase I -Design and Permitting.
Future phases of the Boardwalk include additional dockage in the Rivergate Canal area (under design) and a connecting segment under the Port St. Lucie Blvd bridge. These improvements will continue to enhance public access to the river, river related recreation, and promote environmental education. The Boardwalk segment under the bridge is currently under review by the regulatory permitting agencies (FDOT and FDEP).
Issues/Analysis: The application for funding assistance was prepared in consultation with the consultant for the Boardwalk Expansion project and the grant team. The application was submitted prior to the March 29, 2021, deadline and the resolution contained herein is required to be submitted upon approval.
Financial Information: The cost for the construction of the Boardwalk Segment under the Port St. Lucie Blvd Bridge is estimated to be $1,130,000. The City is requesting $400,000 in funding assistance from FIND, which is approximately thirty-six (36) percent of the estimated costs. Funding has been included in the City’s Capital Improvement Project program listing for several years.
Special Consideration: N/A
Location of Project: The project is located underneath the Port St. Lucie Boulevard bridge, connecting to the Westmoreland Segment and the Tom Hooper Segment along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.
Attachments:
1. Florida Inland Navigation District Resolution 21-R__ (Attachment E-7)
2. City of Port St. Lucie 2021-2022 Waterways Assistance Grant application
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 6356
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.