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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-81-0321 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1,5 16 17 C� 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 _0 1� 33 34 35 36 Introduced by _ Temp. Reso # L( CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-g/ ;2, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR TAMARAC PARK. WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac was incorporated on July 19,1963 by Special Act 63-1970 of the Florida Legislature; and WHEREAS, the City is desirous of applying for financial assistance for Tamarac Park through the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program, administered by the Florida Department of Natural Resourses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1:That the City Manager is authorized to submit a grant application to the Florida :Department of Natural Resources for. Florida Recreation Assistance Program funds. SECTION 2:That Evan Cross is hereby designated as the program liaison for said grant application. SECTION 3:This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of 11981. 'IqAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved the form and correctness of this RESOLUTION. Gl„c�L RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE CITY ATTORNEY MAYOR: DISTRICT 1: DISTRICT 2: / DISTRICT 3: DISTRICT 4: D/ 5811 NORTHWEST 88TH AVENUE a TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33321 TELEPHONE (305) 722-5900 February 13, 1981 Mr. David White Florida Department of Natural Resources Division of Recreation and Parks 202 Blount Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 RE: CITY OF TAMARAC FRDAP APPLICATION FOR TAMARAC PARK IMPROVEMENTS Dear Mr. White: Enclosed please find an application for financial assistance for the City of Tamarac for the expansion of facilities at Tamarac Park. This applica- tion is submitted according to the requirements of Chapter 16D-5, Part II, of the Rules of the Department of Natural Resources. The project itself is for the expansion and improvement of facilities at Tamarac Park, located on University Drive in Tamarac, Florida. This 10.4 acre park is the principle active recreation site in Tamarac, and this grant request would allow completion of all planned items at the park. The total request of $127,996 represents an amount sought from the State of $42 , 666. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me. Thank you very much. S iAeerel y" fan Cross irector of Community Development attachments EC/ �E5.0 X1,3X FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Project Application (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) + I. Type of Project (check) Region: - Florida Recreation Develop- ment Assistance Program X Project Proposal - Florida Urban Park and Number: Recreation Recovery Program Date Received: 2. Project Title: TAMARAC PARK EXPANSION 3. Project Location: County: BROWARD City: TAMARAC Specific Location: EXISTING TAMARAC PARK LOCATION AT NW 76TH STREET AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE 4. Financial Assistance Requested: $42,666 Applicant Contribution: Source (Identify) CITY OF TAMARAC PARKS & RECREATION $85,330 IMPROVEMENT FUND ) $ Estimated Total Project Cost: $127,996 5. Applicant Identification: Applicant: CITY OF TAMARAC 5811 NW 88TH AVENUE, TAMARAC, FLORIDA Zip Code 33321 Telephone 305-722-5900 6. Name and Position of Liaison Agent: EVAN CROSS Address: 5811 NW 88TH AVENUE, TAMARAC, FLORIDA Zip Code 33321 Telephone 305-722-5900 7. Size of Proposed Project (acres): Land Area: 10.4 Water Area: Total: 104 8• Ownership: Federal: State: Local: X Private: -2- I 9. Description of Project Elements: The following is a list of the elements of this grant application and related costs: ITEM 2 Tennis Courts Lights 2 Bocci Courts 2 Horseshoe Pits Additional paving for expanded parking lot (25 spaces) New Recreation Dept. office 1440 sq. ft. CBS construction (replace existing trailer) Equipment shed - 400 sq. ft. CBS construction 1 Handball Court Lights (also for existing Handball Courts) Lights for Ballfield No. 1 and the Parking Lot Total 10. Project Justification: Construction Cost $ 14,946 6,000 1,000 500 21,000 21,600 10,000 9,650 3,300 40,000 $ 127,996 Tamarac Park is the first and only active recreation facility in the municipality, first opened in April, 1978. Tamarac is quite unique in that, as a suburban, low -density, bedroom community, composed of many independent subdivisions and condominiums, each neighborhood contains private recreation facilities. In fact, the Open Space and Recreation Element of the Tamarac Comprehensive Plan identifies over 50 private recreation sites as of July, 1979. The census of Tamarac reveals a population over 30,000 persons. This population primarily consists of adults of retirement age, and it is the communities of these residents in which the private recreation facilities are located. Each generally contains a clubhouse, pool, shuffleboard courts, and barbeque areas. There is also a large family area, known as the Sunflower -Heath - gate community, located immediately across University Drive (east side) from Tamarac Park, as well as isolated small apartment and duplex neighborhoods that contain families. It is for these citizens, as well as those adults seeking active recreation facilities, that caused the -3- formulation of the Tamarac Recreation Advisory Committee. This board worked with the City officials and were the primary force behind the development of the Tamarac Park. This park presently consists of the following facilities: Adventureland Playground (tot lot) 2 Baseball fields (one lit)/Soccer field 2 Handball courts 1 Volleyball court 1 Basketball court Concession stand Recreation Department trailer/office/equipment room Parking for 50 vehicles The Open Space/Recreation Element, as adopted, calls for the expansion of the Park to contain those items in Question #9 above. It is expected that the development of these recreational facilities will be constructed mostly by City personnel, which provides for prompt use of the grant monies. University Drive is the main north -south arterial through the heart of Tamarac and is directly adjacent to many of these neigh- borhoods. In addition, Tamarac Elementary School is located immediately north of the park and is used by students there. The park is heavily used by individual activities and by organized soft- ball and soccer leagues. It is this high level of activity that has caused the Open Space/Recreation Element to pinpoint the needed expansion of Tamarac Park "to insure additional recreation facilities not presently provided within the City" (p. 17). The City has been adding to the park on a yearly basis since its inception, as most recently seen by the construction of the basketball courts (1980), Adventureland (1979), and handball courts (1979). Tamarac Park is identified in the Open Space/Recreation Element as a community park (as defined in the Broward County Land Use PlanT and in conjunction with Tamarac's other public facilities, provides the active recreation facilities necessary to off -set the private recreational facilities. Inasmuch as these private facilities tend to be passive in nature, Tamarac's other active parks provide a blend of the active/passive recreational uses. Cypress Creek Commons is a boating/fishing/ecological park on the Cypress Creek Canal, and the Caporella Park recently funded under FRDRP, will be a passive/water oriented park as well. See the enclosed map for details. 11. Site Description: Tamarac Park is an existing 10.4 acre park that is heavily used by residents in and around Tamarac. It is located on the west side of University Drive in the heart of Tamarac, and is designed to ultimately meet the active recreational needs of Tamarac children and adults alike. Table 5 from the Tamarac Open Space/Recreation Element of the Compre- hensive Plan indicates the multitude of activities that occurs at the park other than actual sporting events. -4- The park is within walking distance of the City's family neighborhoods, located on the east side of University Drive, and immediately south of Tamarac Elementary School. The location of the school and park across a six -lane divided roadway from the primary users has caused a combined City-Broward County effort for the construction of an overpass over University Drive. This is now under construction and should be completed shortly. Pictures of Tamarac Park and the surrounding area are enclosed. Also within walking distance or short driving distance, are many adult neighborhoods, University Community Hospital, and 2 major shopping centers. The location of the park was of primary concern to the Tamarac Recreation Advisory Committee so that it would be available to all residents. The park itself is located in a wooded, shaded area of Tamarac, and future plans call for a small environmental area to be developed in conjunction with the school. The park is isolated from any tall structures and in fact is well situated in the midst of all the activity of University Drive. The parking lot is long and narrow and fronts on the street. The activity areas are secluded in the rear among the stands of pine trees (see the attached site plan). It is the objective of the City to maintain natural ecological areas wherever they remain and the park setting is one such area. All environ- mental factors, such as: air pollution, water quality, natural vegetation, and wildlife have been taken into account in the development of the park, and the park poses no adverse condition on these elements. 12. Visual Aids: Photographs and graphic exhibits are included with the application. 13. Development Plan is provided. 14. Estimated Costs: The $127,996 estimated cost is based in the calculations of the Tamarac Public Works Department and is based on mostly force account work. The lighting work will need to be done by an electrical contractor. An itemized breakdown of each item is provided in Question #9. 15. Permits: Inasmuch as Tamarac Park is an existing facility, no additional permits are required, other than standard building permits issued by the Tamarac Building Department. 16. Handicapped Accessability: Tamarac Park presently provides accessability to the handicapped and all new facilites will be readily available for handicapped persons to use or gain access. This includes all structures, recreational facilities, restrooms, and parking areas. 17. Boundary Map is provided. -5- 18. Recreation Inventory: Enclosed is a map and accompanying table inventorying private and public recreational sites in Tamarac. 19. Resolution is provided. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT !f 6 15'il DATE 1 I 0 TAB_ CITY OF TAMARAC RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES The following events and activities are part of the current operation of the City of Tamarac Recreation Program: CLASSES (held seasonally and usually on a six -week basis) Baton Twirling Instructions Creative Crafts for Youth Junior Pom-Pom Team Tennis Instruction (youth and Chess Club (youth and adult) Indoor and Outdoor Plants Oil Painting Shellcraft Instructions Macrame' Stained Glass SPECIAL EVENTS Ceramics for Youth Dance Team for Middle and High School Girls adult) Youth Drawing and Painting Basic Auto Repair Gardening and Landscaping Quilting Instructions Art of Bargello Calligraphy Bass Fishing Bazaars and Thieves Markets Sports Clinics (Basketball, SocceV and Baseball) Puppet Shows Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest Photography Contest Chess Tournaments Judo/Karate' Contest Annual Adult Golf Tournament Swimming Contest -Summer Program Magic Shows Parades Teen Car Washes Dances CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Chess Club Botanical Society/Garden Club Recreation Advisory Board Teen Association Photography Club SUMMER PROGRAM Annual Kid's Dog Show Skateboard Class Smelly Sneaker Contest -Summer Program Holiday Events (Tree and Menorah Lighting, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade) Table Tennis Tournaments Clown Day Family Night Dinner -Summer Program St. Jude's Bike-A-Thon Dolphin Starbrites Clinics Christmas.in July Event -Summer Program Teen Hayrides SPORTS LEAGUES T-Ball Mens Softball Youth Soccer Little League Seven week program for elementary school age children including daily games, crafts, movies, etc., and weekly special events.