Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007 - 258

 

Sponsor: Council President at the request of the Mayor

 

Date of Introduction: March 13, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference: F, ECID

 

Date of Analysis: March 16, 2007

 

Type of Action: Approves a contract agreement with Florida Communities Trust

 

Bill Summary: The bill authorizes the Administration to enter into a grant contract with the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) in regard to the joint acquisition of land to expand the acreage of Huguenot Memorial Park.

 

Background Information: The grant agreement calls for a FCT Forever grant of an anticipated $1,535,000, approximately 50% of the cost to purchase adjacent 12.9 acres.  The land will be used to add two new trail loops, construct a fishing pier, and provide beach access to the ocean.  The project is in District 11.

 

Policy Impact Area: Parks & Recreation

 

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined

 

Analyst: Weiss