HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2001-035Temp. Reso #9286
February 15, 2001
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0 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2001-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION TO THE BROWARD COUNTY SAFE PARKS
AND LAND PRESERVATION CHALLENGE GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $259,900 IN ORDER TO
PROVIDE THE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ENHANCED
PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AT CAPORELLA
PARK; PROVIDING FOR A MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF
$102,500 IN THE FORM OF OTHER GRANT DOLLARS;
INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS
TO THE CAPORELLA PARK TO $362,400; 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
0 recreation facilities and environment; and
WHEREAS, the Broward County Safe Parks and Land Preservation Challenge Grant
Program provides grants to local governments to develop public outdoor recreation
programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is submitting an application to the Broward County
Parks and Land Preservation Challenge Grant Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac has an on -going program of
public participation and input 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 if the grant is awarded to the City of Tamarac; and
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WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the grant program that a public hearing regarding is
the proposed development of Caporella Park be held; and
WHEREAS, public hearings regarding the proposed development of Caporella Park
have been held; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida is willing to match
the grant request of $259,900 with other grant funds in the amount of $102,500 for a total
project cost of $362,400; and
WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the grant program that this Resolution be adopted
and become an official part of the application; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation recommend
approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in
the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to enhance recreation
and park facilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
Section 1: 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 execute the
Safe Parks and Land Preservation Program Challenge Grant application for $259,900 from
Broward County providing for a match of $102,500 for a total project cost of $362,400,
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 3: The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to increase the
appropriation for the Caporella Park improvements to $362,400. 0
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Section 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or in
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or applications of this
Resolution.
Section 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 28'" day of February, 2001
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I HME1'YTIFY that I have
app(oved tWCkesolution as
CITY ATTORNEY
JOE S HREIBER, MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE
MAYOR SCHREIBER
DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER�
DIST 2: COMM. MISHKIN
DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF�,.
DIST 4: VIM ROBERTS
BROWARD COUNTY
SAFE PARKS & LAND PRESER VATION PROGRAM
CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATION
(PLEASE TYPE)
For Office Use
Project #
Date Received
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant: City of Tamarac
Project Title: Caporella Park
Project Liaison Agent: Diane
Title: Special Projects Coordinator
Address: City of Tamarac
7525 NW 88 Avenue
Tamarac, Florida Zip Code: 33321
Telephone: (954) 724-1230
Fax: (954) 724-2549
E-Mail dianep@tamarac.org
I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate.
Signature: O` �"G`-�' Date
Typed Name: Jeffrey L. Miller
Title: City Mana er
County Commission District Where Project is Located:
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District 9
2/28/01
PROJECT INFORMATION
Amount of Grant Request _ - _ .. _ _ _ _ .- _
Other Funds
Total Project Cost -. - - - - - .. _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Source of other funds, (local, grant(s), identify grant(s): FRDAP
$ 259,900.00
$ 102,500.00
$ 362,400.00
Funds are Utilized as Match for (Check One if Applicable): FRDAP--X_FIND
LWCF FCT OTHER
Site Control (Check One):
Acquiring Leased Owned_
If Leased, From Who, and Date of Expiration of Lease:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Brief Project Description: Caporella Park is a nine acre community park located in the most eastern and oldest
section of Tamarac. It contains a lake, a one -mile pedestrian/bike path, a small parking area, a playground and a
fishing pier. There is a bridge over the lake at the southern end of the project, which is currently barracaded due to
its state of disrepair. The park is located on Prospect Road, one block north of Commercial Boulevard, one of the
most traveled thoroughfares in the county and a major east/west road. An industrial park borders the project on the
east side. We are beginning to see redevelopment in this eastern area of the City. Single and multi family homes
border the park to the north and the residents are a mix of senior citizens and families with children. The proposed
project would provide for expansion of the parking area, replacement of the condemned bridge, competion of the
Pedestrian/bike path around the perimeter of the park, construction of a restroom and picnic pavilion, and
installation of the irrigation system.
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Type, and Estimated Cost of Proposed Development by Facility or Amenity:
Facility Quantity Estimated
(Number and/or Footage) Cost
Demolish and replace bridge
1 - estimated size 6 ft. x 60 ft.
100,000,00
Restroom w/ pavillion
I - approx. 1600 square feet
150,000.00
Expand parking area
add 20 spaces
30,000.00
Irrigation
automated system/lake source
50,000.00
Picnic Tables
10 recycled plastic
3,500.00
Shelter Grill
1 est. 9 square feet
1,500.00
Security Lighting
10 poles @ $2200 each.
22,000.00
Complete pedestrian/bike path
81 X 300 ft. section
5,400,00
Total
$
362,400.00
Project Location: On Prospect Road , just north of Commercial Boulevard in Tamarac
Driving Instruction From 1-95 to Project Site (Include location map): From I95 exit west Commercial
Boulevard to Prospect Road. Turn north on Prospect. The park is on the right.
Total Acreage of Project Site: 9.0
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Describe Existing Environmental Conditions and List Existing Park Facilities at Project Location:
Caporella Park is a nine acre site containing a 5 1/2 acre lake surrounded by approximately 3/ 1/2 acres of cleared,
sodded land. Phase one improvements were completed in 1999. Exisiting facilities include a playground, a small
parking area, a fising pier, a partially completed pedestrian/bicycle path along the perimeter of the park, and eight
security lights along the path on the northern and a portion of the eastern side of the park.
PROJECT SCORING QUESTIONS
(Please Type)
1. Describe how the proposed project will contribute to new or improved programming and
services in the area it will serve. Also, does the project provide for new or increased use of
recreational facilities by minorities, the disadvantaged, children, elderly, persons with
disabilities and /or other under served groups? The more amenities or project elements that
are proposed, the higher the score. 1-25 points
The park contains a playground, a partially completed pedestrian/bike path and a fishing pier. The neighborhhood has
transitioned from a primary retirement commuity to one containing families with small children. As a result, the park is
receiving a higher level of usage than was origially predicted. A restroom will make the park more accessible, particularly to
families with younger children. A pavilion with picnic tables and a grill will allow those who wish to remain and picnic in the
park to do so, as well as provide a much needed area for shelter from the sun for our senior residents who also visit the park.
As previously mentioned, the existing bridge is currently barricaded because it is unsafe. There is a pedestrian/bicycle path
along the outskirts of the park, which presently ends approximately 300 feet before the closed bridge. Replacement of the
bridge and construction of approximately 300 feet of path will provide a continuuous pedestrianibike path around the
perimeter of the park. The park presently contains a small parking area, which is too small to accomodate the number of
residents who currently drive to the park. Expanded parking is presently needed and this situation will only be exacerbated as
additional facilities are added to the park. The proposed improvements will additionally enable us to fully utilize this park for
our summer camp program of approximately 300 children.
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2. Is a municipal applicant deficient in park land, and can demonstrate the deficiency? 1-10
points
Policy 15.1 of the Tamarac Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element states that the City adopted standard
for the provision of public park land is 2.3 acres of park and open space per 1,000 population in 1999. Based upon
the City's current estimated population of 55,684, the City's adopted parks and open space level of service standard
(2.3 acres per 1,000 population) requires 128 acres of public park and open space. The City's current public park
inventory of 55.81 acres falls short of the City standard by approximately 72 acres.
Applicants that intend to use the funds to leverage additional funds through other grant
programs must identify how funds are to be leveraged. Does the applicant of the project
propose a partnership with another agency? Show letters or agreements of partnership, if
possible. Applicants should demonstrate what previous projects requiring grant funds have
the applicant been successful in applying for, and the outcome of the project. 1-30 points
The City was recently awarded a FRDAP grant for $102,500. These funds have been earmarked towards phase II
construction which includes the bridge, expansion of the parking area, amd construction of the restrooms and
pavilion. Funding requested through this grant process would provide the additional funds needed to accomplish
these projects and further provide picnic tables and a shelter grill for the pavilion, improvements to the irrigation
system, completion of the pedestrian bike path, and additional security lighting.
The City was awarded a FRDAP grant in 1998. These funds were utilized for phase I of the park's development
which included construction of the fishing pier, playground, and a portion of the pedestrianibike path. Phase I of
the project was successfully completed in 1999.
4. Points should be given to applicants that provide public input and public hearings about the
proposed project. Provide documentation of public input and hearings as well as letters of
support and opposition. 5 points for public input, 10 points for public input and public
hearings.
Both public input and public hearings have been provided relative to the enclosed project. The project has been
included on the agenda of the Parks and Recreation Board Agenda (see enclosed minutes and letters of support).
The project has been the subject of a Public Hearing held solely for the purpose of discussing the future
development of the park (see ad enclosed) and has additionally recently again been included on the City
Commission Agenda (see legislation enclosed). The proposed project has been well received by the community
and no objections have been raised.
Is the public usage of the proposed project clearly quantified? 1-30 points
The park is open to the general public daily from dawn until dark. Commercial Boulevard is located one block
south of the park providing easy access by automobile . The park is included on the Tamarac Transit route.
6. Is the applicant sufficiently capable and qualified to complete the proposed project and
operate the facility, have an established organization and programming history, employ a
professional staff for the construction/acquisition, or programming and services and have the
ability to operate and maintain the proposed facilities or property? 1-30 points
The City contracted with Recreational Design and Construction Inc., for phase I of the park which was
successfully completed in 1999. The City utilizes a bid process to secure vendor services and will again do so to
construct phase II. The City of Tamarac Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for
grounds and facilities maintenance in the City's parks and recreational complexes. The need for additional
maintenance resources due to park expansion was addressd in the FY01 budget. The Recreation Division provides
recreational management of the park. The Recreation Division continues to see substantial staffing expansion as
programs and facilities multiply. Operating expenses, including maintenance and program costs, are included in
the City General Fund Budget. Capital Improvements are handled through the Capital Improvement Project
Budget. The Tamarac Parks and Recreation Department is extremely proactive in developing strategies to
provide quality, cost effective services. User fees are implemented and contract instructors are utilized, when
appropriate.
Non -Profits must be in existence for a minimum of 10 years. Non-profit applicants will
receive five points if they are in existence between 10 and 20 years. Non-profit applicants will
receive 10 points if they are in existence for more than 20 years. Non-profit applicants must
include documentation showing when founded, by-laws, and financial records for the past
three years.
N/A
Will the proposed project be an element in neighborhood redevelopment? 15 points
The project is located in the oldest section of Tamarac and borders the Urban Infill area located approximately one
block south of the park. Industrial development borders the park on the east. This general area of the City is
beginning to undergo redevelopment, most notably in the commercial areas and extending to the residential as the
neighborhood transitions from what was originally a retirement community to one which now includes families
with children.
Does the proposed facility provide access or use of adjacent public waters and will the project
tie into or expand an existing greenway or waterway? 20 points
The City considers the Caporella site an existing greenway. At present, the majority of public facilities are located
on northern section of the 9 acre site. The proposed project will extend usage of the site to the southern end.
Replacement of the bridge on the south side of the park will allow for completion of the pedestrian/bike path
around the perimeter of the park. There is a 5 1/2 acre lake on site. Construction of the bridge will also provide
additional access to the lake for
10. Does the project have a demonstrated historic/archaeological or a cultural resource element?
5 points.
There are no known historic archaeological or cultural resources on the project site.
11. Will the public have easy access to the proposed facility? 1-5 points
The project is located on Prospect Road one block north of Commercial Boulevard, a major east/west roadway,
providing easy access to those traveling by automobile. Residential development exists to the immediate north
and east of the site and on the south side of Commercial Boulevard. These citizens are within walking, bicycling
distance of the site which serves as a neighborhood park. The park is a scheduled stop on the Tamarac Transit
route and can aslo be reached through the County Bus system which runs along Commercial Boulevard.
12. Does the project provide a clear public recreational benefit for the funds expended? 1-40
points
The park is open to the general public and currently contains a fishing pier on the north side of the lake, a
playground with a small parking area, and a pedestrian/bike path which partially encircles the park. The park has
experienced a higher level of usage than previously anticipated and there is not presently enough parking to
accomodate current visitors. It is anticipated that with expanded amenities the number of visitors will increase
thereby requiring expansion of the parking facilities. Provision of a restroom with pavilion, picnic tables and
shelter grill will allow for extended park activity. At present, park amenities are concentrated on the north side of
the property. The construction of the bridge over the southern end of the lake and extension of the pedestrian/bike
path will, in essence extend use of the park to the south side and provide an opportunity for jogging and bicycling
around the entire perimeter of the park. The proposed project will also provide security lighting along the entire
length of the pedestrian path, thus providing an opportunity for jogging/bicycling around the perimeter of the park
during the early morning hours and at dusk.
13. Demonstrate how the proposed project will accommodate nationally recognized recreational
design standards for similar facilities, use construction materials of long lasting quality, and
reflect energy efficiency in design and operation. 1-20 points
This project will incorporate recognized national recreational design standards. Consulting, architectural, and
engineering firms are aware of these standards and will use them in their design. Tamarac will utilize a bid
process for construction of the proposed impvovements. Prospective contractors will be required to cite examples
of previously completed projects. Construction materials to be used, where possible, will be recycled plastic
building materials, concrete, asphalt, aluminum, concrete block, and metal. Every effort will be made to use only
the highest quality of building materials. Energy efficient designs will be developed and used in the construction
of the project. Irrigation will draw from the lake on site.
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14. Is the project a new facility within an existing recreational amenity or a rehabilitation of an
existing facility? If an existing facility, what is the age of the facility to be renovated? Older
facilities will have a higher score. 1 point for every 5 years of age of the facility to be
renovated. Maximum of 5 points
The proposed project will provide new facilities not presently at the park, as well as rehabilitate/replace the bridge
which was originally constructed in 1988.
15. Will the proposed project enhance any environmentally sensitive areas? 10 Points
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