Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007-277

Sponsor: The Council President at the request of the Mayor:

Date of Introduction: March 13, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: F; ECID, JWW

Date of Analysis: March 16, 2007

Type of Action: Authorization for Application for funding

Bill Summary: The ordinance authorizes the Mayor to apply to the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) for 2007 Waterway Assistance Program (WAP) grants to undertake specified waterways-related projects. The bill further authorizes the Mayor and Corporation Secretary to execute all grant applications and other documents related to the grants.

Background Information: The Jacksonville Waterways Commission meets with and works closely with the Parks, Recreation, Entertainment and Conservation Department in compiling a list or projects for annual grant applications. FIND grant applications must be accompanied by legislation acknowledging a county’s willingness to meet matching fund requirements. A sub-committee of JWW met with Parks & Recreation to prioritize the County’s waterways projects. The recommendations of the sub-committee have been reviewed and approved by the Jacksonville Waterways Commission. The projects in the grant application include:

• Sister’s Creek.
• Castaway Dredge Phase II
• Joe Carlucci
• Alimacani Boat Ramp
• Westside Regional Park
• Palms Fish Camp
• Lighthouse Boat ramp
• Lighting, electric & Water at Metro Park marina

Estimated cost of projects: $2,650,000.

Funding requested from FIND: $1,462,500

City match required: $1,187,500.

Policy Impact: Parks, Recreation, Entertainment & Conservation Department/Waterways

Fiscal Impact: This bill authorizes the application for state funding.

Analyst: Jackson