Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R124, A Resolution of the City of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into and Execute Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement 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 the Water Control Structure Upgrades in Watersheds A and B of the City.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
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 agreement of September 30, 2025.
6. Benefits to the City: Enhanced water quality and Public Safety[JD1]
7. Cost to City (Annual and Potential): The Agreement requires at least a 50% match on the part of the City. The City's match would be $2,000,000.00 of cash or third-party in-kind services towards the project funded under the agreement.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into and execute 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 $2,000,000.00 with a Grantee match of $2,000,000.00 for a total amount of funding plus grantee match of $4,000,000.00. The funds will be utilized for...
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