HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2008-138Temp. Reso # 11481
September 10, 2008
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2008-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE
CITY OFFICIALS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION FOR FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
AQUATIC CENTER ANNEX SKATE PARK PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000 PROVIDING FOR AN EQUAL MATCH
OF $200,000 IN PRIOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE EVENT OF
APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR
ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWARD AND EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS UPON APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac desires to provide its
residents and visitors a higher level of service by enhancing and improving its outdoor
recreation facilities and environment; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, through the Florida
Development Assistance Program (FRDAP), provides grants to local governments to
acquire or develop land for public outdoor recreation; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac has an on -going program of
public participation through the activities of the Tamarac Parks and Recreation Board; and
WHEREAS, the Tamarac Parks and Recreation Board recommends the
improvements that will be accomplished by the development of this park land; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac Adopted FY2006 Five -Year Capital Improvements
Schedule specifies the development of the skate park (formerly Aquatic Center Annex); and
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WHEREAS, acceptance of these funds requires the amending of estimated revenues
and expenditures within the skate park Capital Improvement Budget; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to match the 2009 Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program grant request of $200,000 with prior grant funding in the amount of
$200,000 in the event of approval; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant City Manager and the Director of Parks and Recreation
recommend approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best
interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to submit an application to the
Department of Environmental Protection for Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program grant funds for the Aquatic Annex Skate Park Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: The appropriate City Officials are HEREBY authorized to submit the
Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grant application for $200,000 to the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection providing for an equal match with prior
grant funding in the amount of $200,000 in the event of approval of the application. A copy of
said application is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 3: Upon approval of the application, the appropriate City officials are
HEREBY authorized to accept the award and execute the necessary documents following
legal review and approval.
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Section 4: The appropriate City Officials are HEREBY authorized to amend the
Grants Fund Budget for the Aquatic Center Annex skate park project in the amount of
$200,000 and appropriate said funds including any and all subsequent budgetary transfers
to be in accordance with proper accounting standards.
Section 5: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are HEREBY
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6: If any clause, section, or other part or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or application of this
Resolution.
Section 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this ��day of , 2008.
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION---,m F ,„rvT
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION PACKET
2009-2010
Table of Contents
Title
Page
Facts about FRDAP................................................... 2-3
Part I - General Information ........................................... 4-10
Applicant Information ........................................... 4
Project Information .............................................. 5-6
Financial Information ........................................... 7-10
Part I 1— Evaluation Criteria .......................................... 11-21
General Criteria ................................................. 11-1 4
Development Criteria ........................................... 15-16
Acquisition Criteria ............................................. 17-18
Trail Construction Criteria ...................................... 19-21
Part III — Supporting Documents .................................... 22-30
Population Densities ............................................ 22-26
Application Check List ............................ 27-29
Contacts for Additional Information .......................... 30
List of Grant Program Managers by County ................. Attachment 1
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FACTS ABOUT FRDAP
WHAT IS FRDAP AND HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) is a competitive program
which provides grants to local governmental entities for acquisition and development of land
for public outdoor recreation use or to construct recreational trails. The Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Information and Recreation Services
administers FRDAP. The FRDAP Administrative Rule can be downloaded at
www. dep. state A us/parks/oirs.
WHO MAY APPLY FOR FRDAP FUNDS?
Municipal and county governments or other legally constituted entities with the legal
responsibility to provide public outdoor recreation.
WHAT IS THE GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION?
A proposed FRDAP project must be for one of the three following categories: acquisition of land
for public outdoor recreational purposes, development and/or renovation of land for public
outdoor recreational purposes, or construction and/or renovation of a public recreational trail. If
an acquisition project receives a FRDAP grant, the applicant must develop the acquired site for
public outdoor recreation use within three (3) years.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applicants must submit a completed FRDAP Grant Application during an announced submission
period. Applicants may submit up to two applications during the submission period. Each
agency may only have a total of three (3) active projects, including any applications being
submitted. Applications must involve only one project site except for acquisition or development
of sandy beach access. DEP evaluates applications on the basis of the information provided by
the applicants, except where such data is superseded by official DEP information. Failure by an
applicant to present all required application information and documentation may result in the
application being declared ineligible for funding consideration, or may result in a loss of points
for the applicant's competitive score. Application will be evaluated and scored based on the
information submitted by the end of the submission period. The deficiency period has been
eliminated.
Applicants must submit three copies (1 original and 2 copies) of the completed application and
all supporting documents during the announced submission period of (September 15, 2008,
through September 30, 2008). Please use a soft covered binder, no HARD 3-ring binders.
To.facilitate review and scoring, please tab all exhibits. ANYAPPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
WITHOUT EXHIBITS BEING TABBED, WILL BE SENT BACK TO THE APPLICANT
AND ASKED TO BE TABBED OR WILL BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE. Applications
must be postmarked NO LATER THAN September 30, 2008, and submitted to:
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS
OFFICE OF INFORMATION AND RECREATION SERVICES
3900 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD, MAIL STATION 585
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-3000
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If you plan to prepare this document by retyping or downloading it to your computer, the
language and format used must exactly match this application. You may request an
electronic application by e-mailing: Affgie.BrkhlSadep.state.fl:us; or visit our web site @
www. den.state. (l. us/yarks/oirs
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM GRANT AMOUNT?
Maximum grant funds an applicant may apply for is $200,000
GRANT MATCH RATIOS: (Based on the grant cap of $200,000)
Project Cost State Share Grantee Share
$50,000 or less 100% 0%
$50,001 to $150,000 75% 25%
$150,001 up to $400,000 50% 50%
Project Cost = State Share + Grantee Share
Please refer to Chapter 62D-5.055(4), F.A.C. for complete information on match requirements
and match types.
WHAT CAN I USE TO MATCH A FRDAP GRANT?
*Cash *Value of undeveloped land owned by applicant (subject to conditions) *In -kind services
HOW ARE FRDAP GRANTS AWARDED?
Each application is reviewed to determine eligibility. The Division of Recreation and Parks
evaluates each eligible application according to Florida Administrative Code and assigns a final
score. Based on the scores, DEP prepares and submits a recommended priority list to the Florida
Legislature for funding consideration. The Department's performance and obligation to
award program grants is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Florida
Legislature. Should the project receive funding, the grantee will have up to three 3 ears
from the start of the state's fiscal vear in which funds are annrooriated to complete the
roject or funds will revert.
If questions arise while preparing the application, please contact the Office of Information and
Recreation Services at 850/245-2501 or SUNCOM 205-2501.
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION PACKET
2009-2010
PART I — GENERAL INFORMATION
Received:
Postmarked:
Application Number:
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Name of Applicant:
(DEP USE ONLY)
B. Federal Employer Identification Number:
**(This number must be registered at My Florida Market Place with the address the warrant will be
forwarded)
C. Population:
D. Current Operating Budget:
(This is the operating budget for the city, county or special district, and not just the department budget)
E. Contact Person: Title:
(The contact person is someone who will be in direct contact with DEP and be responsible for
administering this grant if awarded)
F. Mailing Address:
City/State:
Telephone:( )
FAX:
E-mail:
Zip Code:
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. I further
certify that I possess the authority to apply for this grant on behalf of the applicant.
Signature of City or County Manager/Title
Date
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2. PROJECT INFORMATION
A. Name of Project:
B. Project Type (Check One): Project cannot be a combination of acquisition and
development
Acquisition:
Development:
On land owned by applicant
On land currently under site control by applicant
Date site control expires:
Trail Construction:
On land owned by applicant
On land currently under site control by applicant
Date site control expires:
Development projects must be under site control (owned by deed, or leased or
dedicated for minimum of 30 years from the date of application) by the close of the
submission period (September 30, 2008).
• School board property is ineligible either by lease or ownership.
• Include a copy of the site control documents (e.g., deed, lease, etc.). if providing a
Quit Claim Deed, please attach a copy of a 30 year title search or title opinion.
(Please Tab as Exhibit "N")
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C. PROJECT LOCATION:
Street Address:
City:
GIS Coordinates: Longitude:
County:
Zip Code: _-
Latitude:
1. Submit a boundary map of the project area providing a description and sketch of the
project area boundaries, display known easements and be legally sufficient to identify
the project area. Aerial photographs are accepted as boundary maps, as long as
the boundaries are identified.
(Please Tab as Exhibit "K")
2. Submit color, on -site photographs for all three copies of your application, sufficient
to depict the physical characteristics of the project area.
(Please Tab as Exhibit "L")
3. Location map and directions: Submit a detailed road map precisely locating the
project site along with clear written driving instructions from the nearest federal or
state highway. NOTE: Please confirm that street names listed are the same as those
posted on street signs in the area. Please do not use Map Quest or any other computer
mapping program for this.
(Please Tab as Exhibit "M")
D. LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE PROJECT SITE IS LOCATED:
This should be the Florida Senate and Florida House district in which the proposed
project site is located. If you are not sure of the district, contact your local office of the
Supervisor of Elections. (There is only one each.)
State Senator:
State Representative:
Senate District Number:
House District Number:
E. TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES BEING ACQUIRED OR TOTAL NUMBER OF
ACRES BEING DEVELOPED:
F. DESCRIBE THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROJECT. Include land
resources, vegetation, fish and wildlife, historical, archaeological resources, water
bodies, previous recreational usage and transportation access as well as other pertinent
information.
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3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
GRANT MATCH RATIOS: (Based on the grant cap of $200,000)
Project Cost State Share Grantee Share
$50,000 or less 100% 0%
$50,001 to $150,000 75% 25%
$150,001 up to $400,000 50% 50%
Project Cost = State Share + Grantee Share
Please refer to Chapter 62D-5.055(4), F.A.C. for complete information on match requirements
and match types. The Total Project Cost (Line F) must equal the grant request (Line A) plus
the total local match (Line E). This figure (Line F) should not total more than $400,000 for
the purpose of this application.
A. FRDAP Funds Requested (State Share) Line A $
B. Local Funds Available: (Grantee Share)
1. Cash: Line B $
2. In -Kind: Line C $
3. Land Value: Line D $
If property is developed, land value CANNOT be used as a match.
Total Local Match: Line E $
Sum of lines B, C and D
C. Total Cost of Proposed Project: Line F $
Sum of Lines A and E
(Should not total more than $400,000)
(If approved for REDI Match Waiver, please fill out REDI Waiver Form located under
FRDAP Administrative Forms at www.dep.state.fl.us/narks/OIRS and attach as
Exhibit O)
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D. PROJECT COST ESTIMATE (COMPLETE ONLY FOR DEVELOPMENT & TRAILS
PROJECTS):
The project cost estimate break down is on the following two pages af'this application. If
land value is used as match, it should be included under primary cost. Primary costs
include all recreation facilities and opportunities. Primary cost must be equal to or
greater than fifty percent of the total cost. Remember to include each element in your
conceptual site plan: Submit a conceptual site plan displaying the areas and facilities
to be developed as proposed on page 9 & 10 of this application. The site plan must
correlate with the project boundary map and cost estimate. The site plan must
CLEARLY DELINEATE between facilities/opportunities currently existing, facilities
proposed for funding (page 9 & 10) in this application and facilities planned for future
development. Please color code your site plan to indicate facilities that are existing,
proposed for funding and planned for future development (not in this project). Also
identi,fv different FRDAP phases on the site plan and any LWCFphases.
(Please Tab As Exhibit "G")
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PRIMARY RECREATION AREAS AND FACILITIES: Including, but not limited to, beach
access, picnic facilities, fishing piers, ball fields, tennis courts, trails, trailheads, etc. No
enclosed structures are eligible costs. Costs of planning and site preparation should be included
within the cost of each element. If this is a trail project, list the uses or types of trails. If
developing one trail ,for multi purposes state multi purpose trail, but if doing several different
trails list separately with each use (example: walking tail or bike trail) FRDAP/unded elements
are not eligible for renovation .Z f unded within the Bast S years.
Quantity
Description
Estimated Cost
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Total Primary
$
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SUPPORT FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS: No enclosed structures are eligible except
re.strooms, bathhouses or restroom/concession stands. Other support examples are: parking,
landscaping, and security lighting. Amenities such as benches, or bike racks will receive no
points when being scored. The enclosed structures listed above can not be phased out, must be
completed with one grant. FRDAP funded elements are not eligible for renovation zf funded
within the past S years.
Quantity
Description
Estimated Cost
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Total Support
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TOTAL COST OF PROPOSED PROJECT $
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PART lI — EVALUATION CRITERIA
GENERAL CRITERIA
1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
A. Is the proposed project identified, in whole or in part, in the applicant's capital
improvement plan or schedule during the current or next three (3) fiscal years?
Please provide:
1) A letter from the agency's city or county manager certifying the five year capital
improvement schedule is officially adopted and date adopted. Project will not receive
points if letter is not submitted and does not state the date CIP was adopted.
- And -
2) A. copy qf' the five-year capital improvement schedule included in the applicant's
adopted .Local Comprehensive Plan, stating project by name, amount and year (County
or City budgets are not the same as capital improvement schedules) Please highlight
project name, amount and year.
(20 points)
Yes No
B. Is the proposed project identified as part of the plan through an adopted resolution
committing the applicant to amend their capital improvement plan or schedule and
complete the project should it receive program funds?
Please provide: a copy of a fully executed resolution amending the existing schedule to
include the proposed project. The resolution must clearly indicate the proposed project
by name, amount and year and cannot be _older than 3 years.
(10 points)
Yes No
(Please tab as Exhibit "A")
2. STATE COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN
A. Explain how the proposed project would address one or more of the issues or goals
identified in the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Use the OUTDOOR
RECREATION IN FLORIDA- 2000 (Chapter b). Provide quotations or other
appropriate references with explanations to justify the correlation. To receive points,
must give a detailed explanation as to how the nroiect meets the L-oals. cannot onlv list
the goals.
(Please tab as Exhibit "B") (4 points)
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B. 2005 RELATIVE NEED INDEX BY REGION
yt'I
Locate the applicant's region and circle each priority
resource/facility need as proposed in the project cost on page 9...................................`.,
and 10 of this application or page 17 for acquisition projects which
is included in the applicant's planning region: (7 points)
Y'III VII ..
I Bicycle Riding * Hiking * Nature Study * Outdoor
Swimming Pool Use * Shuffleboard -
L...
II Bicycle Riding
III Saltwater Beach Activities * Saltwater Fishing (No Boat) Lt '--------
IV Bicycle Riding * Saltwater Fishing (No Boat) * Freshwater Beach
Activities 3
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V Freshwater Beach Activities * Saltwater Beach Activities * Bicycle Riding
VI Saltwater Beach Activities * Bicycle Riding
Saltwater Fishing (No Boat) * Hiking * Outdoor Swimming Pool Use
VII Bicycle Riding * Freshwater Fishing (No Boat)
V111 Saltwater Beach Activities * Bicycle Riding * Hiking
Outdoor Swimming Pool Use * Golfing
IX Bicycle Riding * Saltwater Beach Activities * Nature Study * Hiking
Tent Camping * Outdoor Swimming Pool Use * Shuffleboard * Golfing
X Saltwater Beach Activities * Bicycle Riding * Freshwater Fishing (No Boat)
Hiking * Outdoor Swimming Pool Use
XI Saltwater Beach Activities * Bicycle Riding * Freshwater Beach Activities
Freshwater Fishing (No Boat) * Hiking * Tent Camping * Outdoor Swimming Pool Use
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3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Indicate which of the following apply (Check ALL that apply):
(To receive points for this section any meetings, presentations, or surveys must be held in the
current year or within the previous 3 Years of application and each of the three meetings must
be held separately to receive each set of points. Meetings also must be held _prior to the
application submittal.)
A. A pre -advertised public meeting was held solely for the purpose of discussing the
proposed project. Attach a copy of'ad and proof of publication.for the advertisement.
Advertisement needs to state where and when advertised If submitting 2 applications,
must hold separate meeting for each project (unless they are phased projects of the
same park). If not advertised in a newspaper, need a written explanation as to how,
when and where advertised, along with a copy of notice/advertisement.
(Please tab as Exhibit"C-1") (10 points)
B. The project was discussed at a regularly scheduled meeting of the applicant's
advisory board responsible for park, recreation or leisure service activities. Provide a
copy of the minutes of the advisory board meeting(s) where this project was discussed.
The board must be an appointed group Qf citizens, such as a parks and recreation
advisory board, who would normally review projects similar to the proposed grant
application. Planning and zoning or similar boards may be used if a parks and
recreation advisory board does not exist. CITY OR COUNTY COMMISSIONS ARE
NOT CONSIDERED ADVISORY BOARDS.
(Please tab as Exhibit "C-2") (7 points)
C. Public input on the proposed project was obtained through presentations to
community organizations, neighborhood associations and/or a written opinion survey.
Provide documentation (minutes of meeting project discussed at with date or thank you
letter from an organization, association, etc.) showing that presentations regarding this
project were made to community organizations or groups OR provide a copy of the
survey, who surveyed and summary of the results. Letters of'supporl are not acceptable
to receive points.
(Please tab as Exhibit "C-3") (4 points)
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4. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Capability to develop, operate and maintain the project site: (Please check ONLY one):
Provide a brief description of how development, programming and maintenance will be provided
and a copy of an azency organizational chart. Must provide both to receive points.
The applicant has a full-time recreation or park department staffed to provide facility
development, programming and maintenance.
(Please tab as Exhibit "D") (6 points)
The applicant has demonstrated the existence of a full-time ability to provide facility
development, programming and maintenance.
(Please tab as Exhibit "D") (4 points)
The applicant has other means of providing facility development, programming and
maintenance.
(Please tab as Exhibit "D") (2 points)
5. PARK PARTNERSHIP
The proposed project is supported through a fully executed written cooperative agreement
between the applicant and a private or public entity (within the current or past 3 years) in which
said entity agrees to furnish 10% or more of the total project costs in cash, land, or labor services
for the development/construction of this project with the applicant holding the leading
management responsibility. The written agreement must be executed by the end of the
submission period and quantify the donation in monetary units. This can be a cooperative
agreement between both parties or a letter from the entity agreeing to furnish 10% of the
total project costs in cash, materials, land, or labor services.
(A management or maintenance agreement is not acceptable.)
Yes No
(Please tab as Exhibit "E") (3 points)
6. TRAIL CONNECTIVITY
The project provides for increased trail access by (a) connecting an existing, publicly owned and
designated recreational trail with a project trail outside the project boundary; or (b) connecting
two publicly designated trails outside of any park. Please indicate new project trail and where
it connects to the existing trail(s) on the project site plan. Also, please identify by name and
location the existing trail which this project connects to. Must show on site plan to receive
points.
Yes No
(Please tab as Exhibit "G") (5 points)
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DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA (COMPLETE ONLY FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS)
1. NEW DEVELOPMENT
List the existing facilities/improvements on the project site. Include improvements such as
baseball ,fields, basketball courts, trails, boat ramps, etc. (Bullet lists are encouraged) (If
undeveloped, state None). The site plan must clearly delineate between facilities/opportunities
currently existing, facilities proposed for funding in this application and facilities planned for
future development. Please identify and color code different funding phases from the existing
facilities.
(Please tab as Exhibit "G") (5 points, if undeveloped)
2. INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECREATION
AND PARK DEPARTMENT FACILITY NEEDS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
A) List the facilities which are addressed on page 9 & 10 of this application which are
identified in the priority ranked index clusters of outdoor facilities needs for renovation
and/or new construction identified within the applicant's population density as set forth in
the Department's study entitled "Infrastructure Assessment of Local Government
Recreation and Park Department Facility Needs in the State of Florida" effective
December 1995. (See attached pages 22-26.for Priority Ranked Index Clusters. A
project facility not listed in the priority ranked indexes will receive a score of a similar
facility included in the indexes, as determined by the Department staff.) (If developing
trails, must have separate trails to receive separate points.
(Maximum 30 points)
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B) Does the proposed project, in whole or in part, address the highest priority of
infrastructure funding needs for the applicant's population density as set forth in the study
titled "I9.95 INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
RECREATIONAND PARK DEPARTMENT FACILITYNEEDS IN THE STATE OF
FLORIDA". Use the table below to determine in which priority funding need ranking
the project falls. (Check ONLY one):
Highest Priority Funding Need (13 points)
Second Highest Priority Funding Need (8 points)
Source: The 1995 Infrastructure Assessment of Local Government Recreation and Park
Department Facility Needs in the State of Florida
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ACQUISITION CRITERIA (COMPLETE ONLY FOR ACQUISITION PROJECTS)
1. INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECREATION
AND PARK DEPARTMENT FACILITY NEEDS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
List all the facilities that will be developed for this project. Only facilities identified in the top
three priority ranked index clusters of outdoor facilities needs for new construction identified
within the applicant's population density as set forth in the Department's study entitled
"infrastructure Assessment of Local Government Recreation and Park Department Facility Needs
in the State of Florida", effective December 1995, will receive these points. (Priority ranked
index clusters are attached as pages 22-26.)
(15 points)
2. NEEDED RECREATIONAL ACREAGE
Describe how the project provides for identified need(s) for additional park acreage pursuant to
the applicant's adopted local comprehensive plan. Provide the following:
A. Needed acres/Person and Total Acreage Under Local Control
B. Provide excerpts of the applicant's local comprehensive plan as supporting back-up
documentation and highlight the information that pertains to this section.
(Please tab as Exhibit `IF") (15 points)
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3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
A) Is the proposed development of the property identified in the applicant's capital
improvement plan (CIP) or schedule during the current or next three (3) fiscal years?
Please provide:
1). A letter from the agency's city or county manager certifying the five year capital
improvement schedule is officially adopted and date adopted. Project will not receive
points if letter is not submitted and does not state the date CIP was adopted.
- And-
2). A copy of the five year capital improvement schedule included in the applicant's
adopted Local Comprehensive Plan, stating project by name, amount and year
(County or City budgets are not the same as capital improvement schedules) Please
highlight project name, amount and year.
(6 points)
Yes No
B) Is the proposed development of the property included as part of the plan through an
adopted resolution committing the applicant to amend their CIP and develop the property
should it receive program funds?
Please provide: a copy of a fully executed resolution amending the existing schedule to
include the development of the proposed project. The resolution must clearly indicate the
development of the proposed project by name, year and amount and cannot be older
than 3years.
(3 points)
Yes No
(Please tab as Exhibit "A")
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TRAIL CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA (COMPLETE ONLY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
TRAIL PROJECTS)
1. NEW DEVELOPMENT
List the existing facilities/improvements on the project site. Include improvements such as trails,
trailheads, ball fields, basketball courts, etc. (Bullet lists are encouraged If undeveloped, state
None.) The site plan must clearly delineate between facilities/opportunities currently existing,
facilities proposed for funding in this application and facilities planned for future development.
Please identify and color code different funding phases from the existingfacilities.
(Please tab as Exhibit "G") (5 points, if undeveloped)
2. STATE GREENWAYS AND TRAILS PLAN
Explain how the proposed project would address one or more issues or goals as identified in the
State's Greenways and Trails Plan. Use "Connecting Florida's Communities with Greenways
and Trails --- September 1.998". Provide quotations or other appropriate references to justify
the correlation. Use a separate sheet if necessary.
(Please tab as Exhibit "H") (6 points)
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3. STATE OF FLORIDA DESIGNATED RECREATIONAL GREENWAY OR TRAIL
The project is located on or connects with a State of Florida designated greenway or trail.
Please provide a map and documentation (letter from Office nf'Greenways and Trails) indicating
connectivity. Designation Agreements must be fully executed by the end of submission period.
Yes No
(Please tab as Exhibit "I") (3 points)
4. REGIONAL OR LOCAL GREENWAYS AND TRAILS PLAN
Explain how the proposed project would implement a Greenway and Trail Plan adopted by
either a regional or local governmental entity. Provide quotations or appropriate references with
explanations to justify correlation. Enclose a copy of the regional or local governmental
adopted Greenway Plan.
(Please tab as Exhibit "J") (4 points)
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5. MIXED USE OR SINGLE USE TRAILS
Does the specific trail design demonstrate that the project will support:
Mixed use recreational trail opportunities, either motorized or non -motorized, or both?
Yes No (8 points)
Single use recreational trail opportunities?
Yes No (6 points)
6. INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECREATION
AND PARK DEPARTMENT FACILITY NEEDS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Does the proposed project, in whole or in part, address the highest priority of infrastructure
funding needs for the applicant's population density as set forth in the study titled "1995
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECREATION AND
PARK DEPARTMENT FACILITY NEEDS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA". Use the table
below to determine in which priority funding need ranking the project fulls. (Check ONLY one):
Highest Priority Funding Need
Second Highest Priority Funding Need
(13 points)
(8 points)
Pop",1'ati6n Density 1-- Population Under 10,000
lank
pn cltion
Rank
2
Reftovittion
: pulition + 2 - Population 10,000 to 24,999
Rank I
R,enova.
Rank 2
Construction
Population Density 3 �- Population 25,000 to 49,999
Dank i
Co4struc
r
Rank'Z
e�ycvation
PopulationDens' _ Pope .n 511t0 to 99,999
Rank 1
Construction
Rank 2
Renovation
Population Dimity ,9ulati► 100000 a�td fvr
Rank 1
Renovation.
Rank 2
Construction .
Source: The 1995 Infrastructure Assessment of Local Government Recreation and Park
Department Facility Needs in the State of Florida
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Part Ill — Supporting Documents
POPULATION DENSITIES
Outdoor Facility Needs Ranked by Priority Index: Population Density 1
Rank
Renovation
Construction
Facility
Points
Facility
Points
1
Playgrounds
6
Baseball Fields
6
Cluster I
2
Support Facilities
5
Softball Fields
5
3
Tennis Courts
5
Playgrounds
5
Cluster II
4
Rest Rooms
5
Rest Rooms
5
5
Picnic Facilities
4
Support Facilities
4
6
Baseball Fields
4
Soccer Fields
4
7
Basketball Courts
4
Basketball Courts
4
Cluster III
8
Softball Fields
4
Bike Trails
4
9
Swimming Pools
4
Swimming Pools
4
10
Boating Facilities
4
Tennis Courts
4
11
Fishing Piers
3
Picnic Facilities
3
12
Camping
3
Handball Courts
3
13
Handball Courts
3
Fishing Piers
3
Cluster IV
14
Football Fields
3
Football Fields
3
15
Soccer Fields
3
Boating Facilities
3
16
Beach Access
2
Exercise Trails
2
17
Historical Facilities
2
Camping
2
18
Shuffleboard Courts
2
Beach Access
2
Cluster V
19
Nature Trails
2
Historical Facilities
2
20
Other
2
Shuffleboard Courts
2
21
Golf Courses
2
Nature Trails
2
22 Bike Trails 1 Golf Courses 1.
23 Exercise Trails 1 Hiking Trails 1 Cluster VI
24 Hiking Trails 1 Horse Trails 1
25 Horse Trails 1 Other 1
Population Density 1 - Population Under 10,000
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Outdoor Facijity Needs Ranked by Priority Index: Population Density 2
Rank Renovation Construction
Facilily Points Facility Point
s
1
Rest Rooms
6
Support Facilities
6 Cluster I
2
Support Facilities
6
Rest Rooms
6
3
Playgrounds
6
Playgrounds
6
4
Baseball Fields
5
Softball Fields
5
5
Tennis Courts
5
Soccer Fields
5 Cluster II
6
Softball Fields
5
Baseball Fields
5
7
Basketball Courts
4
Basketball Courts
4
8
Boating Facilities
4
Picnic Facilities
4 Cluster III
9
Swimming Pools
4
Swimming Pools
4
10
Picnic Facilities
4
Football Fields
4
11
Soccer Fields
4
Tennis Courts
4
12
13
14
Exercise Trails
Football Fields
Shuffleboard Courts
3
3
3
Handball Courts
Nature Trails
Bike Trails
3
3 Cluster IV
3
15
Handball Courts
2
Boating Facilities
2
16
Beach Access
2
Other
2
17
Fishing Piers
2
Exercise Trails
2
18
Camping
2
Golf Courses
2 Cluster V
19
Bike Trails
2
Hiking Trails
2
20
Nature Trails
2
Fishing Piers
2
21
Other
2
Camping
2
22
Golf Courses
1
Beach Access
1
23
Hiking Trails
1
Historical Facilities
1
24
Historical Facilities
1
Horse Trails
1 Cluster VI
25
Horse Trails
1
Shuffleboard Courts
1
Population Density 2 - Population From 10,000 to 24,999
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Outdoor Facility Needs Ranked by Priority Index: Population Density 3
Rank Renovation Construction
Facili
Points
Facility
Points
1
Rest Rooms
6
Baseball Fields
6
Cluster I
2
Playgrounds
6
Soccer Fields
6
3
Support Facilities
5
Support Facilities
5
4
Tennis Courts
5
Softball Fields
5
Cluster II
5
Baseball Fields
5
Playgrounds
5
6
Basketball Courts
5
Boating Facilities
5
7
Beach Access
4
Football Fields
4
8
Swimming Pools
4
Tennis Courts
4
Cluster III
9
Soccer Fields
4
Rest Rooms
4
10
Picnic Facilities
4
Picnic Facilities
4
11
Football Fields
3
Basketball Courts
3
12
Softball Fields
3
Other
3
Cluster IV
13
Boating Facilities
3
Exercise Trails
3
14
Exercise Trails
2
Bike Trails
2
15
Handball Courts
2
Nature Trails
2
16
Other
2
Camping
2
17
Golf Courses
2
Handball Courts
2
18
Shuffleboard Courts
2
Historical Facilities
2
Cluster V
19
Fishing Piers
2
Swimming Pools
2
20
Bike Trails
2
Hiking Trails
2
21
Hiking Trails
2
Golf Courses
2
22
Nature Trails
2
Beach Access
2
23
Camping
2
Fishing Piers
2
24
Historical Facilities
1
Horse Trails
1
Cluster VI
25
Horse Trails
1
Shuffleboard Courts
1
Population Density 3 - Population From 25,000 to 49,999
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Outdoor Facility Needs Ranked by Priority Index: Population Density 4
Rank Renovation Construction
Facility
Points
Facility
Points
1
Playgrounds
6
�5
Soccer Fields
6 Cluster I
2
Rest Rooms
Playgrounds
5
3
Support Facilities
5
Picnic Facilities
5 Cluster II
4
Tennis Courts
5
Baseball Fields
5
5
Soccer Fields
5
Support Facilities
5
6
Baseball Fields
5
Swimming Pools
5
7
Swimming Pools
4
Softball Fields
4
8
Exercise Trails
4
Basketball Courts
4 Cluster III
9
Softball Fields
4
Rest Rooms
4
10
Basketball Courts
4
Other
4
11
Handball Courts
3
Exercise Trails
3 Cluster IV
12
Picnic Facilities
3
Golf Courses
3
13
Boating Facilities
2
Tennis Courts
2
14
Beach Access
2
Boating Facilities
2
15
Fishing Piers
2
Fishing Piers
2
16
Shuffleboard Courts
2
Football Fields
2
17
Football Fields
2
Handball Courts
2
18
Golf Courses
2
Bike Trails
2 Cluster V
19
Nature Trails
2
Nature Trails
2
20
Other
2
Hiking Trails
2
21
Bike Trails
2
Horse Trails
2
22
Camping
2
Beach Access
2
23
Hiking Trails
2
Camping
2
24
Historical Facilities
1
Historical Facilities
1 Cluster VI
25
Horse Trails
1
Shuffleboard Courts
1
Population Density 4 - Population From 50,000 to 99,999
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Outdoor Facility Needs Ranked by Priority Index: Population Density 5
Rank
Renovation
Construction
Facility
Points
Facility
Points
1
Support Facilities
6
Support Facilities
6 Cluster I
2
Rest Rooms
5
Baseball Fields
5 Cluster II
3
Playgrounds
5
Playgrounds
5
4
Tennis Courts
4
Softball Fields
4
5
Swimming Pools
4
Rest Rooms
4 Cluster III
6
Boating Facilities
4
Soccer Fields
4
7
Basketball. Courts
4
Picnic Facilities
4
8
Golf Courses
3
Bike Trails
3
9
Softball Fields
3
Swimming Pools
3
10
Picnic Facilities
3
Exercise Trails
3
11
Historical Facilities
3
Hiking Trails
3 Cluster IV
12
Baseball Fields
3
Other
3
13
Fishing Piers
3
Golf Courses
3
14
Exercise Trails
3
Camping
3
15
Soccer Fields
3
Beach Access
3
16
Handball Courts
2
Historical Facilities
2
17
Camping
2
Tennis Courts
2
18
Football Fields
2
Basketball Courts
2 Cluster V
19
Nature Trails
2
Boating Facilities
2
20
Beach Access
2
Fishing Piers
2
21
Bike Trails
2
Football Fields
2
22
Other
2
Nature Trails
2
23
Hiking Trails
2
Handball Courts
2
24
Horse Trails
1
Horse Trails
1 Cluster VI
25
Shuffleboard Courts
1
Shuffleboard Courts
1
Population Density 5 - Population From 100,000 & Over
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please use this list to make sure that all applicable and all required documentation is included. To facilitate
review and scoring, please tab all exhibits. ANY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT EXHIBITS
BEING TABBED, WILL BE SENT BACK TO THE APPLICANT AND ASKED TO BE TABBED AS
REQUESTED BELOW OR WILL BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE. Attach supporting documents at the
end of the application in alphabetical order as follows:
NOTE: Three (3) copies of the completed and signed Please use a soft
application and all supporting documents must be covered
submitted before September 30, 2008. (1 original and 2 binder.
copies). (No Hard
3-ring binders)
A. 1) A letter from the agency's chief administrator
certifying the five year capital improvement schedule is
_ /
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officially adopted and the date adopted and 2) a copy of
the Capital improvements schedule OR 1) a copy
of a fully executed resolution amending the existing
schedule to include the proposed project. Designate
ro osed ro ject by name, date and ear.
B. SCORP objectives support documentation
--Written response to Part III, Item 2A on page 11 of this
application. Include a brief'narrative explaining how
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B
the project implements one or more of the outdoor
Y
recreation goals and objectives as listed in the 2000
SCORP. Provide quotations or other appropriate
references with explanation tojustify the correlation.
C. Public participation documentation:
1. Copy of public meeting advertisement
.for SOLE PURPOSE of discussing
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the project. Advertisement must state
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where and when advertised
2. Minutes of REGULARLY _ /
SCHEDULED advisory board meeting. Y C2
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3. Documentation of presentation to
community groups (minutes, letter of
thanks from organization, etc.)
OR... .
A copy of the survey and summary C3
of the results as they relate to the proposed V
project. (Support letters are not acceptable
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D. Documentation of ability to support
programming and maintenance of project _
site. Provide a copy of an agency l�
organizational chart AND an explanation
of ability to provide development,
programming and maintenance.
n
E. Copy of cooperative agreement between
applicant and a private or public nonprofit
Y- /
V
E
entity with the applicant holding the lead
managing responsibility,
F. Excerpts of the Recreation/Open Space
element of the local comprehensive plan
F..
identifying needed acreage. Please provide
and highlight excerpt which indicates needed
number of acres and provide how much
acreage local governmewalread ycontrols.
G. Conceptual site plan for development of the
project area: Submit a conceptual site plan
displaying the areas and facilities to be
developed as proposed in the scope of the
application. The site plan must correlate
with the project area identified in the
project boundary map and cost estimate.
The site plan must CLEARL Y DELINEA TE
/
V
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between facilities/opportunities currently
existing, facilities proposed for funding
Please
Use only
in this application and.facilities planned for
identify
if
future development. Please color code your
different
requestin
site plan to indicate facilities that are
funding
g trail
existing, proposed for funding and
planned for future development (not in
phases
con -
this project). Also identify FRDAP & LWCF
nectivity
phases.
points.
H. Excerpts of the Connecting Florida's
Communities with Green -ways and Trails.
Trails Only
H
I. Letter from the Office of Greenways &Trails
documenting project is located on or ✓ I
connects with a designated State of Florida
Greenwa or Trail. Trails Only
J. Copy of Regional or Local Governmental
adopted Greenway Plan J
Trails Only
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K. Boundary map r?f the project area:
Submit a boundary map of the project area.
The map must provide a description and
sketch of the project area boundaries,
display known easements and be legally
.sufficient to identify the project area. Plat
maps may be accepted if the above criteria
are identified Aerial photographs are
accepted as boundary maps, as long as the
boundaries are identified.
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L. Photographs of the project area: Submit
color, on -site photographs sufficient to depict
the physical characteristics of the project
area. Provide color photographs for all three
copies of your application. Aerial
photographs are requested but not required. L
Please mark an approximate boundary of the
project site and note major roads and/or
landmarks on the aerial photo. (Note this is
not the bounda map).
M. Location map and directions:
Submit a detailed street, road or highway
map precisely locating the project site.
Also, provide clear and concise written
driving instructions from the nearest
federal or state highway. NOTE: Please
confirm that street names listed in the
written directions are the same as those
posted on street signs in the area. Please do
not use Map Quest or any other computer
mappiniz program for this.
N. Site Control (e.g. , deed, lease):
1) Submit a copy of the site control
documents (e.g., deed, lease, etc)
2) If only have a Quit Claim Deed, please
submit the deed and also a 30 year title
search by the grantee's attorney proving the
grantee owns the property.
Site control must be effective by the close o
the submission period (September 30, 2008)
O. Request for Match WaiverIPEDI Form:
If eligible for the Rural Economic Development
Initiative Match Waiver, submit Request for
Match Waiver.
IFA
M
M
U
rol
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CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A. FRDAP Application Information & Help 1 8501245-2501
B. FRDAP Administrative Rule 8501245-2501
www. dep. state f 1. us/parl�s/oirs
C. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor 8501245-3051
Recreation Plan (SCORP)
www. dep. state. fl. us/parrs/planninKparkplans/
SCORP-2000.vdf
D. Bureau of Appraisal 1 8501245-2658
E. Recreational Americans with Disabilities I 8501245-3076
Act (ADA) Information
F. Office of Greenways & Trails 1 8501245-2052
G. Florida Statewide Greenways & Trails Plan 1 8501245-2052
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