Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 24-R37, a Resolution of the City of Port St. Lucie (City), Florida, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into and Execute Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Amendment No. I to Grant Agreement No. 22SRP12 to Benefit Water Quality.
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Submitted By: John Dunton, Deputy Director, Public Works.
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Vision to preserve unique natural resources including the St. Lucie River.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie City and FDEP.
3. Purpose: To obtain grant funds for Water Control Structure Upgrades in Watershed A in the City of Port St. Lucie.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: Modified.
5. Duration: The City shall be eligible for reimbursement for work performed on or after the date of execution through the expiration date of the Grant Agreement, June 30, 2025.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Enhanced water quality and Public Safety.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The Agreement requires at least a 50% match on the part of the City. Therefore, the City is responsible for providing $2,000,000 through cash or third party in-kind towards the project funded under this Agreement.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter and execute Amendment I to Grant Agreement 22SRP12 and return it to the Public Works Department for final processing with FDEP.
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 direction.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie was awarded a grant from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection totaling $2,000,000 with a Grantee match of $2,000,000 for a total amo...
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