HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2000-133Temp. Reso #9018
May 12, 2000
CITY OF TAMARAC
RESOLUTION NO. R-2000- /3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE
PRESERVATION 2000 PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST PROVIDING
FOR A LOCAL MATCH OF 60% FOR THE MCNAB PARK
PARCEL ACQUIRED FOR OPEN SPACE; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan contains elements
providing for conservation, recreation and open space; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac acquired the McNab park parcel in October,
1999 for purposes of meeting the conservation, recreation and open space elements of
the City of Tamarac Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed preservation activities to the McNab park parcel
include clearing of exotics and debris, and restoration and replanting of native species
as a means to further buffer and protect the wetlands restoration project occurring on
the adjoining parcel; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Communities Trust through the Preservation 2000
Program provides grants to assist local governments to implement the conservation,
recreation and open space elements of the local comprehensive plans; and
WHEREAS, City staff proposes and provides for appropriate Comprehensive
Plan Goals, Policies and Objectives; and
WHEREAS, a public meeting regarding the preservation, future public access
and enhancements to the McNab park parcel was held on March 2, 2000; and
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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 preservation
of the McNab parcel for purposes of conservation and open space and the recreation
enhancements that will be accomplished if the grant is awarded; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is submitting an application to the Florida
Communities Trust Preservation 2000 Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida pre -acquired
the McNab park parcel and is requesting 40% of the total project costs for the
acquisition from the Florida Communities Trust thereby agreeing to provide a 60% local
match; 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 authorize the
appropriate City officials to execute the Preservation 2000 Program grant application.
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
Preservation 2000 Program grant application to the Florida Communities Trust providing
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for a local match of 60% of the total projects costs incurred relative to the acquisition of
the McNab park parcel.
Section 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4: If any clause, section, other part of 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 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this
ATTESTri .
MARION SWENSON, CIVIC
INTERIM CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I ha
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ITCHELL S. KRAT
CITY ATTORNEY
day of , 2000.
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JOE SCHREIBER, MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION
MAYOR SCHREIBER
DIST 1: COMM. PORTNER
DIST 2: COMM. MISHKIN —
DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF
DIST 4: VIM ROBERTS
FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST
PRESERVATION 2000 PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM
FCTIP2000-4 (Effective. 2-10-98)
PROJECT NAME McNab Park Restoration Project
(Descriptive site name)
APPLICANT NAME Citv of Tamarac
(Name of'local government(s) requesting award)
Address of local government applicant's principal offices
7525 NW 88 Ave
Tamarac, FI 33321
PARTNERSHIP APPLICATIONS
Is this a partnership application between two or more local governments as described in
Rule 9K-4.0031(12), F.A.C.?
TR 9018
EXHIBIT A
Yes No x
If "Yes," provide the name of the local government(s) and the address of the principal office of all local
governments that are partnering with the above -named applicant in this application.
APPLICATION PHASE KEY CONTACT PERSON
Note: The Key Contact is required to be an employee of the local government; this individual will be receiving grant -related
correspondence and may be required to provide supplemental information; identify onl y one key contact person.
Key contact name Diane M. Philli
First Middle Last
Title Special Projects Coordinator Elected Official? Yes No r
Department
Mailing Address
itv M
7525 NW 88 Avenue
City Tamarac State FL Zip Code 33021
If the applicant's principal office address is a post office box then a delivery address is required.
Delivery Address
Wity State — ZipCode
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Phone Number
Oax Number
(954) 718-1803
Primary
(954) 724-2454
Primary
Cellular Phone (if applicable)
(954) 724-1230
Secondary (if applicable)
Secondary (if'applicable)
dianep4,tamarac.org
E-mail Address (if applicable)
ESTIMATED TOTAL ACREAGE 7.968
Indicate the exact acreage of the project site, if known.
digits (e.g., 3.1 acres, 35 acres, 120 acres).
N/A
SunCom (if applicable)
N/A
SunCom (if applicable)
Otherwise, estimate the acreage to two significant
OWNERSHIP
Number of separate parcels within project site 1
If the site is comprised of multiple parcels, see Rule 9K-4.004(5), F.A.C.
Number of different owners within project site 1
If only one owner, provide name, address, and phone number
City of Tamarac 7525 NW 88 Avenue Tamarac, FI 33321
54) 724-1230
Note: If the project site is comprised of more than one parcel or more than one owner, complete the attached Acquisition
Plan to indicate the general priority and order of the acquisition of sites to insure that, in the event that all sites are not
acquired, the purposes of the project will be achieved.
Has the entire project site been preacquired by the applicant through a voluntarily -negotiated transaction
within one year prior to the application deadline or will it be acquired within 180 days after the application
deadline? (Check the appropriate response below.)
Yes x No
If "Yes," state the closing date of the acquisition(s) October 20. 1999
Has a portion of the project site been preacquired by the applicant through a voluntarily -negotiated
transaction within one year prior to the application deadline or will any portion(s) be acquired within 180
days after the application deadline? (Check the appropriate response below.)
Yes No x
If "Yes," state the closing date of the acquisition(s)
Note: The use of condemnation or the threat of condemnation: is not considered a voluntarily -negotiated transaction.
PROJECT SITE LOCATION
County(s) Broward
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Primary Section 7 Township 49 South Range 41 East
Note: Cite only one Section, Township and Range to indicate where most or all of the project acreage resides.
include the directional designations (i.e., Section 21, Township IS, Range IEJ.
Be sure to
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l'RO.IECT COSTS
L'slimate 1he project costs as defined in Ride 91>:-4.002(31),
FA.(:. Enter
an amount in every blank; if
the amount is zero, enter $0.00.
Cost to purchase land
$ 635,000.00 (1)
Other acquisition costs
Cost of appraisal map(s)/certified
survey(s) and review $
100.00
Cost of appraisals and review $
5,700.00
Cost of title report(s)/insurance $
3,650.00
Cost of environmental audit(s)
$
Eligible fees or commissions, if any
$
Other eligible project cost, if any
$ 6�396.00
Subtotal of the "Other acquisition costs"
$ 15,846.00 (2)
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
$ 650,846.00 (3)
(Should equal the sum of'lines (1) and (2).)
*Amount
of award requested from FCT
$ 260 338.00
Amount or value of local match
$ 390,508.00
(4)
(As defined in 9K-4.0031(9), F.A.C.)
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
$ 650,846.00
(Should he the same as (3) shown above)
Percent of award from FCT
40 %
(percent of estimated total project costs to
be contributed by the Florida Communities Trust)
Percent of local match
60 %
(percent of estimated total project costs to
be contributed by the local government)
TOTAL PERCENTAGE
100 %
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Specify the form(s) and source(s) of local match and a brief explanation as appropriate:
Cash from the local government
Amount $3650.00
Explain Title Insurance
Future cash from the local government
Amount
Explain
Cash from Water Management District
Amount
Explain
Cash from federal or state grant
Amount
Explain
Cash from private donation
Amount$12,196.00
Explain Attorney &_Appraisal
fees reimbursed by City
Furniture
Value of real property owned by the local
Amount $374 662.00
Explain % of Property Cost
government in a qualified preacquisition
Value of real property donated by the
Amount
Explain
landowner in a documented bargain sale
or donation agreement. Include documen-
tation letter from the owner. If the land is
preacquired in a bargain sale, then the
contract must evidence a bargain .sale.
Loan from the Florida Communities Trust
Specify the payback strategy for loan
Amount
Explain
TOTAL $390,508
(Should be equal to (4) on previous page.)
TYPE OF AWARD REQUESTED
What type of award is requested in accordance with Rule 9K-4.0031, F.A.C? (Check only one)
✓Award of less than 50% of the project costs from FCT.
Award of 50% or more of the project costs from FCT.
l 00% award for which no local match is required.
Note: 100% awards are available only to county governments with a population of 75,000 or fewer and municipalities with a
population of 10,000 or fewer.
POPULATION 52,413
Note: Use lire most recent estimate of resident population from the most recent edition of Florida Estimates of Population its
published by the Population Division, Bureau oJ'Csconomic and Business Research, University of Florida.
0 Loan
Combination of a grant and loan
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OUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. Provide the following information to assist the Trust in determining
future needs of the program. (Submission of'this information is 1,nluntary and will not affect the applicant's
ranking.)
1. What county is the project site located?
Broward
2. What is the name and address of the main newspaper that covers the area where the project site is located?
Name Sun -Sentinel
Address 200 E. Las Olas Blvd.
City Fort Lauderdale State FL Zip Code
33301
3. What is the Florida House of Representative district number that encompasses the project site?
House District Number 96
4. What is the Florida Senate district number that encompasses the project site?
Senate District Number 33
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5. What is the Regional Council district that encompasses the project site?
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Regional Council District Broward County Commission
6. What is the Water Management District that encompasses the project site?
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Water Management District South Florida Water Mana ement District
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Acquisition Plan
an page 2 of the application under the "Ownership" section, note the number of separate parcels and the
number of different owners reported to be within the project site. If either response contains a number
greater than 1, complete this page.
Project Name:
Applicant:
Rule 9K-4.004(5)(g), Florida Administrative Code, reads in part as follows:
If the project site consists of more than one parcel or owner, an Acquisition Plan, as defined in Rule 9K-
4.002(2), is required.
Rule 9K-4.002(2), Florida Administrative Code, reads as follows:
Acquisition Plan applies to Project Sites with multiple parcels or multiple owners and means a written
description of the priority parcels and the general order in which the parcels will be acquired to assure that,
in the event that all parcels cannot be acquired, the purposes of the project can be achieved.
orida Communities Trust (FCT) staff will review the acquisition plan to assure that the purposes of the project
n be achieved in the event all parcels can not be acquired.
1. Provide the tax identification number, and the name, address and phone
number, if available, for all the owners of parcels within the project
boundary
Property is owned by the City of Tamarac
2. Identify the priority parcels needed to achieve the purposes of the
project.
Not Applicable - One parcel
3. Identify the order in which the parcels should be acquired, parcels can
be grouped in categories.
Not Applicable
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Note: Retype the headings on separate paper, using as much space as needed
00 fully reply.
PROJECT PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
[Rule 9K-4 . 0031 (10) & (12) and Rule 9K-4. 004 (5) (a) 3 . , F.A.C. ]
Statement of purpose and objectives, including a discussion of reasons
in support of project site acquisition, future uses, improvements,
facilities, and activities intended on the site.
For partnership applications, the statement should address the purposes
and objectives of the joint project and the division of responsibilities
among the partners (including fiscal and management commitments) and
include interlocal agreements, if any, relative to the proposed joint
project.
For applicant requesting a loan, the statement should also address the
need for a loan.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
[Rule 9K-4.0031 (12) and Rule 9K-4.004 (S) (b) 5. , F.A.C. ]
Statement, with cross-references to specific comprehensive plan, goals,
objectives and policies and the appropriate provisions in the support
documents, describing how the project will assist the local government
in implementing the recreation and open space, conservation, or coastal
management elements of the comprehensive plan.
For partnership applications this statement should be based on the local
comprehensive plan of the jurisdiction(s) within which the joint project
is located, as well as relevant goals, objectives and policies of the
local comprehensive plan of the application partner(s). If the project
site is not wholly contained within one jurisdiction, then appropriate
sections of the comprehensive plans of the various local governments
wherein the project site lies are required to be cited.
CONCEPTUAL MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SOURCE OF FUNDING FOR MANAGEMENT
[Rule 9K-4.004 (S) (d) , F.A.C.]
Lands acquired using Preservation 2000 funds shall be managed to make
them available for public recreational use, provided that the
recreational use does not interfere with the protection of natural
resource values. Conceptually describe and identify the existing and
proposed physical improvements; how access will be provided; who will be
responsible for maintenance and security; staffing requirements; the
primary components of site protection, enhancement and restoration; and
expected sources of funding for the development and management of the
site.
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EXHIBITS
aach of the following exhibits is required t-o be submitted with the grant
pplication. Label each of the items as Exhibit A, Exhibit B, etc. If two
or more exhibits are consolidated, make sure this is reflected on the
exhibit label. If exhibit B, G, J, or L is not applicable, include an
exhibit page with a statement that it is "Not Applicable." Locate the
Exhibits behind the criteria portion of the application. [Rule 9K-
4.004 (5) (a) (b) (f) , F.A.C. ]
A. A copy of each local government comprehensive plan objective and policy
cited in the grant application. (Please highlight or underling the
applicable plan directive being referenced)
Note: If a copy of the comprehensive plan objective or policy cited in
the application criterion is not provided, that objective or policy will
not be evaluated as to whether it furthers that criterion.
B. A copy of all proposed amendments, including amendments to the future
land use map, to the local government comprehensive plan cited in the
application that apply to the project site or the project area.
Note: If a copy of the proposed amendment(s) to the comprehensive plan
cited in the application criterion is not provided, that proposed
amendment will not be evaluated as to whether it furthers that
criterion.
. Location of the project site on a United States Geological Survey 7 1/2
minute quadrangle map with the project boundary shown.
D. Map depicting property boundaries, access points, names of property
owners, parcel numbers, and ownership boundaries using an appropriate
scale, on a county property appraiser's tax map.
E. Aerial photograph at 1 inch=2,000 feet or greater detail, with the
project boundary shown.
F. Map of appropriate scale that depicts vegetative communities on the
project site, utilizing one of the following: the Florida Natural Areas
Inventory classification system; or the Florida Land Use, Cover, and
Forms Classification System (FDOT - 1985). The approximate acreage of
each of the vegetative communities is requested on the map.
G. Map and narrative description identifying any existing physical
improvements, alterations, or disturbances occurring on the project
site, such as cleared areas, buildings, roads, fences, docks, power
lines, billboards, borrow pits, etc., and the approximate acreage.
H. Future Land Use Map covering the project site and surrounding area.
I. Existing Land Use Map covering the project site and surrounding area.
Map covering the project site and the surrounding area that identifies
the project site and surrounding lands used for natural resource
conservation and outdoor recreation, such as parks, preserves, wildlife
management areas, greenway linkages, etc.
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Note: It is suggested that the map identify conservation and recreation
lands within a five mile radius.
�. Soils and legend depicted on United States Soil Conservation Service
soil survey map showing the project boundary.
L. Map and narrative description of any existing or proposed utility, road,
or other easements or right-of-ways on the project site.
M. Narrative description of hydrology of the project site, including
surface waters and drainage, floodplains, aquifer recharge
characteristics, and maps depicting surface waters and drainage, the
100-year floodplain and the coastal high -hazard area, if available or
applicable to the project site.
N. One set of labeled photographs and negatives of the project site, to be
included in the original application, that documents on -site features
such as vegetative communities, waterbodies, shorelines, plants,
wildlife, unique biological or geological features, or historical or
archaeological features. Include a legend that identifies the location
and subject matter of each photograph submitted.
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PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA
nswer the following questions, where applicable to the proposed project
ite. Where appropriate, the applicant is to reference any materials
submitted, including the portions of the local comprehensive plan,
technical support documents, and Exhibits A-N.
Note: Retype the question, including headings and numbers -letters on
separate paper, using as much space as needed to fully reply. Where a
question does not apply to the proposed project, type "Nat Applicable. "
Any criterion which is not addressed or is left blank will be considered to
be "Not Applicable" and will not be evaluated.
(1) Furtherance of Growth Management and Comprehensive Plan Implementation
[Rule 9K-4.008(1)(a-b), F.A.C.)
(a) Growth Management Objectives. The project supports and furthers growth
management objectives as they relate to natural resource conservation,
coastal protection, and outdoor recreation.
1. Does the proposed project assist the applicant in ensuring the proper
location and distribution of development by redirecting development
away from a coastal or other high hazard area or a 100-year flood
plain? If so, provide a map showing the location of the project site
in relationship to the coastal or other high hazard area or a 100-year
flood plain. Discuss how acquiring the project site will ensure the
proper location and distribution of development by redirecting
development away from coastal or other high hazard area or a 100-year
flood plain. (10 points);
2. Does the proposed project help rectify land use conflicts associated
with antiquated subdivisions or vested land uses that became non-
conforming as a result of adoption of the local comprehensive plan?
If so, provide a copy of the antiquated subdivision plat or vested
land use determination. Discuss how the antiquated subdivision or the
vested land use is in conflict with the adopted comprehensive plan.
Cite the specific objectives or policies in the comprehensive plan or
the specific land development regulations that are in conflict with
subdivision or vested land use. (10 points);
3. Does the proposed project provide additional outdoor recreation
opportunities within the existing urban service area? If so, provide
a copy of the Future Land Use Map showing the designated Urban Service
Area or other similar designations that have been formally adopted by
the local government on its Future Land Use Map or provide
documentation that the project site is located in a built-up area
where public facilities and services such as sewage treatment system,
roads, schools, and recreation areas, are already in place. (10
points) .
(b) Local Comprehensive Plan Provisions for Conservation, Coastal
Management, and Outdoor Recreation and Open Space. Acquisition of the
project site will assist the local government in furthering the local
comprehensive plan directives set forth in the objectives and policy
statements contained in the plan elements that provide for conservation,
coastal management, and outdoor recreation and open space. When used in
this part, the term "furthered'' means that proposed projects will
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assist the local government in realizing goals, objectives, or policy
directives of the comprehensive plan. For each criterion that is
ISfurthered by an objective or policy of the local government
comprehensive plan, the objective or policy number is to be cited in the
response to the criterion and a copy of the objective or policy, and any
associated exhibits or documents, shall be included as an exhibit as
described in 9K-4.004(4)(b)4., F.A.C. If a copy of the entire objective
or policy that is cited in response to a criterion is not included in
the exhibit, that objective or policy will not be evaluated as to
whether it is furthered by that criterion.
1. Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives that
ensure the protection of natural areas or open space through public
acquisition? If so, summarize the relevant objectives or policies
that are furthered. Provide the numeric citation of the relevant
objectives or policies. Discuss how the project site would assist in
furthering the cited objectives or policies. (5 points);
2. Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives that
ensure the preservation of native vegetative communities? If so,
summarize the relevant objectives or policies that are furthered.
Provide the numeric citation of the relevant objectives or policies.
Discuss how the project site would assist in furthering the cited
objectives or policies. (5 points);
3.Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives that
ensure the protection of listed animal species or habitats of listed
species? If so, summarize the relevant objectives or policies that
are furthered. Provide the numeric citation of the relevant
objectives or policies. Discuss how the project site would assist in
furthering the cited objectives or policies. (5 points);
4. Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives that
ensure the protection or enhancement of beach or shoreline ecosystems?
If so, summarize the relevant objectives or policies that are
furthered. Provide the numeric citation of the relevant objectives or
policies. Discuss how the project site would assist in furthering the
cited objectives or policies. (5 points);
S. Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives to
restore or enhance degraded natural areas including, but not limited
to, removal of non-native vegetation, reforestation, shoreline or dune
restoration, or restoration of natural hydrology? If so, summarize
the relevant objectives or policies that are furthered. Provide the
numeric citation of the relevant objectives or policies. Discuss how
the project site would assist in furthering the cited objectives or
policies. (5 points),
6.Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives that
ensure the protection or enhancement of surface and groundwater
quality? If so, summarize the relevant objectives or policies that
are furthered. Provide the numeric citation of the relevant
objectives or policies. Discuss how the project site would assist in
furthering the cited objectives or policies. (5 points);
• 7. Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives that
protect or restore aquatic vegetation including, but not limited to,
aquatic weed control, restoration or creation of aquatic grass beds,
or shoreline restoration? If so, summarize the relevant objectives or
policies that are furthered. Provide the numeric citation of the
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relevant objectives or policies. Discuss how the project site would
assist in furthering the cited objectives or policies. (5 points);
i8. Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives that
provide additional public access to publicly -owned or publicly
accessible natural areas including, but not limited to, water bodies,
saltwater beaches, and to existing protected areas? If so, summarize
the relevant objectives or policies that are furthered. Provide the
numeric citation of the relevant objectives or policies. Discuss how
the project site would assist in furthering the cited objectives or
policies. (5 points);
9. Does the proposed project provide for acreage or outdoor recreational
facilities necessary to maintain or improve adopted levels of service
standards established in the comprehensive plan for outdoor recreation
areas? If so, summarize the relevant objectives or policies that are
furthered. Provide the numeric citation of the relevant objectives or
policies. Identify the specific acreage or facility standards that
are identified in the adopted level of service standards that would be
maintained or improved. (10 points);
10. Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives
that ensure the provision of facilities for outdoor recreation
activities including, but not limited to, nature trails or boardwalks,
waterway trails, interpretive displays, educational programs, wildlife
observation areas, or picnic areas? If so, summarize the relevant
objectives or policies that are furthered. Provide the numeric
citation of the relevant objectives or policies. Discuss how the
project site would assist in furthering the cited objectives or
policies. (5 points);
11. Does the proposed project further future land use designations or
comprehensive plan directives that provide for creating greenways
consisting of environmentally sensitive lands or outdoor recreation
opportunities? If so, summarize the relevant objectives or policies
that are furthered. Provide the numeric citation of the relevant
objectives or policies. Discuss how the project site would assist in
furthering the future land use designations or cited objectives or
policies. (5 points);
12. Does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives
that ensure the preservation of historical sites? If so, summarize
the relevant objectives or policies that are furthered. Provide the
numeric citation of the relevant objectives or policies. Discuss how
the project site would assist in furthering the cited objectives or
policies. (5 points);
13. How does the proposed project further comprehensive plan directives
that provide for coordination with existing resource protection plans,
such as aquatic preserve management plans, SWIM plans, habitat
conservation plans, manatee protection plans, and estuarine sanctuary
plans? If so, summarize the relevant objectives or policies that are
furthered. Provide the numeric citation of the relevant objectives or
policies. Discuss how the project site would assist in furthering the
cited objectives or policies. (5 points).
(2) Furtherance of Natural Resource Conservation, Coastal Protection, and
Outdoor Recreation [Rule 9K-4.008(2)(a-d), F.A.C.]
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(a) Protection of Vegetative Communities. Ecologically viable natural
vegetative communities occur on the project site.
W 1.
Does the project site consist of predominantly native forested or non -
forested vegetative communities that have not been subjected to
significant disturbances or alteration as a result of current or past
human activities? If so, describe the various vegetative communities
on the project site, including the quality of the communities and the
approximate acreage of each community. Describe the extent of the
disturbances or alteration as a result of current or past human
activities on the project site and the approximate acreage of the
disturbed or altered area. (5 points);
2. Does the project site contain a viable population of one or more
listed plant species? If so, identify the listed plant species.
Discuss the viability of the listed plant, including the approximate
density or number of listed plants on the project site, how the plants
will be protected, and who documented the plant species. (5 points);
3. Does the project site contain one or more natural communities
recognized by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory as "imperiled'' or
" critically imperiled?'' If so, describe the "imperiled'' or
"critically imperiled "` natural community. Discuss the viability of
the community, including the quality of the community, the approximate
size of the community in acres, how the vegetative community will be
protected, and who identified the community. (5 points);
4. Will the degraded or altered vegetative communities, if any, that
occur on the project site be restored or enhanced to their natural
state in terms of biological composition and ecological function? If
so, discuss the extent of the degradation, the approximate acreage of
the degraded area, and the extent of the restoration area in acres.
Discuss how the area will be restored or enhanced to their natural
state in terms of biological composition and ecological function. (5
points) .
(b) Protection of Wildlife. The project site protects wildlife populations
or their habitat.
1. Does the project site contain habitat recognized by appropriate state
or federal agencies as typically suitable for one or more listed
animal species? If so, identify the listed species that may use the
site and describe the habitat on the project site that the listed
species would use. Discuss the viability of the habitat, including
the quality of the habitat, the approximate size of the habitat in
acres, how the habitat will be protected, and who identified the
suitability of the habitat. (5 points);
2. Has one or more listed animal species been recently documented by
professionally accepted methods to use all or a portion of the project
site as habitat? If so, identify the listed species. Discuss how the
listed species using the site as habitat will be protected and who
identified the listed species. (5 points);
3. Does the project site, alone or in conjunction with other adjacent
conservation lands, support the recovery or maintenance of a
significant population, as recognized by the appropriate state or
federal agency, of one or more listed animal species? If so, identify
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the listed species and who documented that the project site supports
the recovery or maintenance of a significant population. Discuss the
viability of the listed species habitat-, including the size and
quality of the listed species habitat on the project site and on any
adjacent conservation lands and how the listed species habitat will be
protected. (5 points)
(c) Protection of Water Resources. The project site protects the quality
and quantity of surface and groundwater resources.
1. Will the quality of surface waters occurring on the project site be
improved through programs including, but not limited to, the
elimination of pollution sources, or restoration of aquatic habitat?
If so, discuss the restoration plan and the expected results. (5
points) ;
2. Are any surface water resources occurring on or adjacent to the
project site designated as Class II waters, Outstanding Florida
Waters, a National Estuary or Marine Sanctuary, aquatic preserve, wild
and scenic river, or other local or state government special status
designation intended to protect the natural resources and water
quality of the waterbody? If so, provide a map showing the boundary
of the Class II waters, Outstanding Florida Waters, a National Estuary
or Marine Sanctuary, aquatic preserve, wild and scenic river, or other
local or state government special status or provide a letter from the
appropriate federal, state, or local government confirming that the
project site is located within the designated boundary. Discuss the
intention of the designation and how the project site will further the
. intent of the designation. (5 points);
3. Does the project site protect high aquifer recharge areas or potable
water supply areas as recognized by the applicable water management
district, United States Geological Survey, or other local, state, or
federal agencies? If so, provide a map showing the boundary of the
high aquifer recharge areas or potable water supply areas or provide a
letter from the appropriate federal, state, or local government
confirming that the project site is located within the high aquifer
recharge areas or potable water supply areas. Discuss the intention
of the designation and how the project site will further the intent of
the designation. (5 points).
(d) Providing Outdoor Recreation. The project site provides for outdoor
recreation opportunities.
1. Will the project site be utilized as urban open space, located within
a built-up urban area and will be managed with as minimal disturbance
as possible to the natural resources on the project site? If so,
discuss the urban nature of the project site and how it will be
managed with as minimal disturbance as possible to the natural
resources on the project site including, the existing development
around the project site. (10 points);
2. Will the proposed project provide nature trails, boardwalks, waterway
trails, wildlife observation areas, scenic overlooks, interpretive
displays or other such facilities to promote outdoor recreation with
as minimal disturbances as possible to the natural resources on the
project site? If so, describe what facilities will be provided and
discuss how they will be integrated into the project site with as
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minimal disturbances as possible to the natural resources on the
project site. (10 points);
3. Will the acquisition of the project site provide for new or enhanced
access for outdoor recreational or management purposes to other
natural areas used for outdoor recreation including, but not limited
to existing parks, greenways and waterways? If so, describe what
additional areas will be accessed and what additional recreational or
management benefits would accrue. (10 points);
4. Does the project site contain an intact salt or freshwater beach that
will be managed for recreation uses while preserving the natural
character and functions of the project site? If so, identify the
sites and discuss how the beach will be managed for recreation while
protecting the natural features of the project site. (10 points);
5.Will the proposed project provide regularly scheduled and ongoing
educational programs on the project site to promote the protection of
natural resources? If so, describe what type of ongoing natural
resource educational programs are proposed and how often the programs
would be scheduled. (10 points).
(3) Innovative, Unique, and Outstanding Project Elements
[Rule 9K-4 . 008 (3) (a-j) , F.A.C. ]
(a) Acquisition: Will the proposed project provide for alternatives to the
acquisition of fee interests in land, including, but not limited to,
acquisition of less than fee interest in a portion of the project site
through conservation easements? If so, discuss what technique will be
used. Discuss what portion of the site will be acquired under this
techniques and the extent of public access to the area. (5 points).
(b) Management: Will the proposed project provide for innovative and
outstanding land and/or water management techniques or facilities design
that promote natural resource conservation, coastal management, or
outdoor recreation? If so, list the innovative and outstanding
management techniques or facilities design that promote natural resource
conservation, coastal protection, or outdoor recreation. Discuss how
these activities or facilities are innovative and/or outstanding and
exceed what would be normally expected under best management practices
for the project site. (5 points).
(c) Special Planning Initiatives.
1. Is the project site located within an Area of Critical State Concern
as designated pursuant to Section 380.05, Florida Statutes? If so,
provide a map showing the boundary of the Area of Critical State
Concern designation and the location of the project site or provide a
letter from the Department of Community Affairs confirming that the
project site is located within the boundaries of the Area of Critical
State Concern. Discuss the intention of the designation and how the
project site will further the intent of the designation. (5 points).
2. Is the project site located within a municipality or county that was
designated as a Sustainable Florida Community, pursuant to Section
163.3244, Florida Statutes, and that has executed a contract with the
Department? If so, provide a map showing the boundary of the
Sustainable Florida Community designation and the location of the
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project site and a copy of the executed contract with the Department
of Community Affairs. Discuss the intention of the designation and
how the project site will further the intent of the designation. (5
points) .
3. Is the project site located within the boundary of the Eastward Ho!
Corridor, pursuant to Executive Order 94-54, and as determined and
approved by the corridor counties, South Florida and Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Councils, and the Department? If so, provide a map
showing the boundary of the Eastward Ho! Corridor and the location of
the project site or provide a letter from the Department of Community
Affairs or Regional Planning Council confirming that the project site
is located within the boundaries of the Eastward Ho! Corridor.
Discuss the intention of the designation and how the project site will
further the intent of the designation. (5 points).
4. Is the project site located within the boundary of a Waterfront
Florida Community: said boundary must be described in a current
contract between the applicant and either the Department or the
Department's subcontracting grantee? If so, provide a map showing the
boundary of the Waterfront Florida Community and the location of the
project site or provide a letter from the Department of Community
Affairs confirming that the project site is located within the
boundaries of the Waterfront Florida Community. Discuss the intention
of the designation and how the project site will further the intent of
the designation. (5 points).
5. Is the project site located within an area identified in the local
• government's Local Mitigation Strategy as a mitigation priority? If
so, provide a map showing the mitigation priorities of the local
government and a copy of the local government's Local Mitigation
Strategy document. Discuss the intent of the designation and how the
project site will further the intent of the designation. (5 points).
(d) unique Features and/or Historical Sites Features: Does the project
site contain unique natural features, or historical, archeological or
cultural sites that are recognized by an appropriate agency or expert in
the field? If so, discuss the quality of the unique natural features,
or historical, archeological or cultural sites, the approximate size of
the feature, how the feature will be protected, and which agency or
expert in the field identified the feature. (10 points).
(e) Multiple Benefits: Is the acquisition of the project site being pursued
in conjunction and collaboration with other state, federal, local, or
non-profit agencies acquiring adjacent lands? Will the multiple
acquisition of these sites by multiple agencies provide synergistic
benefits for resource conservation or outdoor recreation? If so,
discuss how the acquisition is being coordinated with the other agencies
and how the project site will provide synergistic benefits for resource
conservation or outdoor recreation. (5 points).
(f) Neighborhood Park. Is the entire project site less than 10 acres and
located along streets where people can walk or bike without encountering
heavy traffic, or is the project site of a size defined as a
neighborhood park in the local plan? If so, discuss how the project
site will be used as a neighborhood park, how people can walk or bike
without encountering heavy traffic, and whether the entire project site
is less than 10 acres or is of a size defined as a neighborhood park in
the local plan (provide copy of the local plan definition). (10 points).
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(g) Urban Core Park. Is the project site surrounded by built up
commercial, industrial, or mixed use areas and does it function to
intersperse congested urban core areas with open areas? If so, describe
the existing development surrounding the project site and how the
project site will function to intersperse congested urban core areas
with open areas. (10 points).
(h) Providing a Greater Share of the Match. The applicant is committed to
providing a greater percentage of a local match for an award. Up to 20
points based on the following:
1. Will the applicant provide a local match for 50 percent or more of the
project costs? (10 points); or
2. Will the applicant provide a local match for 55 percent or more of the
project costs? (15 points); or
3. Will the applicant provide a local match for 60 percent or more of the
project costs? (20 points).
(i) Greenway Network. Will the project enhance a local or regional network
of linked greenways by connecting two or more greenways, by extending
existing greenways, or by contributing to closing gaps in existing
greenways? If so, identify the sites in the greenway network, discuss
the greenway network and supply supporting information. (10 points).
(j) Project Excellence. Does the proposed project further natural resource
0 conservation, coastal management, outdoor recreation or growth
management in a manner that cannot be adequately evaluated with the
criteria established elsewhere in this rule chapter? If so, describe
how the proposed project furthers natural resource conservation, coastal
management, outdoor recreation or growth management in a manner that was
not adequately evaluated with the criteria established elsewhere in this
rule chapter. Include documentation supporting this position. (up to 10
points) .
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