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 F...
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