6A - Resolution for Florida Inland Nav. District Grant App.AGENDA ITEM :
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DATE:
STAFF REPORT
City of Atlantic Beach
Commission Meeting
Resolution for Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Grant
Applications
Rick Carper, P.E., Pub l ic Works Director (L<-
February 20, 2014
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STRATEGIC PLAN LINK: Goal12 Marsh Master Plan Improvements-directly re l ated to goal of
increasing access and usage of City Marsh Preserves.
BACKGROUND: Proposed FIND Grant Projects:
Marsh Preserves Launch, Fishing & Public Access Improvements, Phase 2-Construction-
Estimated Total Costs· $250,000 City Match: $125,000
Marsh Preserves Multipurpose.Path, Phase 2A-Construction of Segment 1 (Levy Road to
Dutton Island Preserves)-Total Costs : $450,000 (est.) City Match: $225,000
The Preserve Parks, encompassing more than 400 acres of wetlands and marshes located on or
adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), currently have observation platforms, a fishing
pier, floating docks, restrooms, and ed u cation kiosks and pavilions. These parks are part of a
paddling trail system for canoes and kayaks, and also have foot trails for nature observation and
studies.
The purpose of these projects is to expand public access to recreational and educational areas.
The proposed kayak/canoe launch will provide additional ADA access directly to the ICW and its
adjoining wate rways north of Dutton Is land. The viewing/fishing piers provide the opportunity
to view and access the associated ICW marshes for environmental education, nature
observation and fishing for residents and users that have not had access in the past. The Marsh
Preserves Pedestrian Path will provide a handicap access ible, walking or biking path from
Tideviews Preserve to Dutton Island Road with direct access to AB and COJ's Dutton Island
Preserves. It will provide more access to and from the City's facilities, and will enhance the
interrelationship between the Atlantic Beach Marsh Preserves, COJ's Dutton II and the Florida
Circumnavigational Sa ltwater Paddling Trail.
The Pedestrian Path project will be accomplished over multiple years with planning,
eng ineering, permitting beginning soon with the award of the Design Contract to Hanson
Professional Servi ces, and construction as Phase 2 (will have multiple phases of construction as
budget permits). As a result, the City will budget the match funding over the course of several
years. "Bed Tax" money is an acceptable source to match the grant funding, and staff
recommends utilizing ''Bed Tax" funding for this purpose as shown in the current Long Range
Financial Plan . However, If the "Bed Tax" funding is not sufficient to cover the full match, then
the General Fund will serve as a fallback source.
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Th e Florida Inland Navigation District requires a resolution (see attachment) to be submitted
with the application for funding, and the application is required to be submitted by Aprill,
2014 .
BUDGET: This resolution states that the City is committed to providing $125,000 to match
a FIND Grant to construct a canoe I kayak launch at the north end of Dutton Island Preserve and
two marsh overlooks, and $225,000 for construction of Segment 1 of the Marsh Pedestrian
Path. Funds wi ll be requested in the 2014 -2015 budget to be approved later this year .
RECOMMENDATI ONS: Approve the attached resolution and authorize the City Manager to sign
the appli cations for the Florida Inland Navigation Districts Waterways Assistance Program
grants.
ATTACHMENTS : Resolution 14-03
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAGER : -/j t0..vr ~.b-t_/
ATTACHMENT E-6
RESOLUTION No.14-03 FOR ASSISTANCE 2014
UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, THE City of Atlantic Beach is interested in carr-ying out the
following described projects for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Atlantic Beach
and the State of Florida:
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Project Title Marsh Preserves Launch, Fishing & Public Access Improvements Phase 2
Total Estimated Cost $ 250,000
Brief Description of Project: Phase 2 is the construction of the Marsh Preserves Launch,
Fishing & Public Access Improvements (Phase 1, previously approved by FIND included design,
engineering and permitting). The improvements will include a new accessible non-motorized
boat launch on the northern tip of Dutton Island with associated walkways and boardwalks; a
new viewing/fishing pier that is ADA accessible near the existing Dutton Island entrance; and a
new viewing/fishing pier on the east side of River Branch Preserve to provide direct access to the
Marsh Preserves from the surr-ounding residential area.
AND,
Project Title Marsh Preserves Multipurpose Trail Phase 2A
Total Estimated Cost -Phase 2A-$450,000 is for the construction of Segment I (Levy Road to
Dutton Island Preserves).
Brief Description of Project: Phase 1 (design, engineering and permitting) is in progress
using City funds only. Phase 2 will be construction in multiple phases of the Marsh Preserves
Multipurpose Trail will connect Tideviews Preserve with Dutton Island Road, allowing direct
access to both Atlantic Beach and City of Jacksonville's Dutton Island Preserves. The ADA
accessible path will travel on or near the marsh front along the eastern edge of the River Branch
Preserve.
AND, Florida Inland Navigation District financial assistance is required for the program
mentioned above,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Atlantic Beach that the project
described above be authorized,
AND, be it further resolved that said City of Atlantic Beach make application to the
Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of 50% of the actual cost of the project in behalf
of said City of Atlantic Beach,
AND, be it further resolved by the City of Atlantic Beach that it certifies to the following:
1. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 66B-2
F.A.C. and which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under
the attached proposal.
2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out
Form No. 90-21 (Effective date 12-17-90, Rev. 10-14-92)
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the Program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached
thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the District.
3. That it has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project
and that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of said City of Atlantic Beach
for public use.
4. That it will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color or
national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this
proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, P. L. 88-352 (1964) and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with statutes
relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well as other federal, state and local
laws, rules and requirements.
5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to
substantiate claims for reimbursement.
6. That it will make available to FIND if requested, a post-audit of expenses
incurred on the project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final10% of the
funding agreed to by FIND.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and
legally adopted by the Atlantic Beach City Commission at a legal meeting held on this 1oth day
of March 2014.
Attest Signature
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Form No. 90-21 (Effective date 12-17-90, Rev. 10-14-92)