87-30 v RESOLUTION NO. 87-30
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA RECRE-
ATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENT
OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AT RUSSELL PARK;
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE AS THE
OFFICIAL LIAISON AGENT; CONFIRMING THE AMOUNT OF
FUNDS REQUESTED IN THE GRANT; CONFIRMING THE
AVAILABILITY OF REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS; CONFIRMING
THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT; CONFIRMING THE CITY'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE
PROJECT; CONFIRMING THE CITY'S ON-GOING CONCERN FOR
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND SELECTION OF
RECREATION PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach has prepared a grant applica-
tion for recreation improvements at Russell Park under the Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, it is a requirement of the application that this Resolu-
tion be adopted and become an official part of the application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City
of Atlantic Beach, Florida, as follows:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to submit an
application for funding under the Florida Recreation Development Assis-
tance Program for the development of recreation improvements at Russell
Park consisting of the following:
One new shuffle board court and expansion of covered picnic
area
One new basketball court
Racquetball Court roof and lights
One new tennis court with two poles with lights
Two new practice tennis slabs
Playground equipment
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby
designated as the official liaison agent and is authorized to execute
all appropriate documents and contracts for the purpose of administering
the grant for the City.
Section 3. That the City of Atlantic Beach is hereby requesting
funds totalling $17,000.00 from the Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program.
Section 4. The required matching funds totalling $34,000.00 are
available in the form of cash from the City of Atlantic Beach General
Fund, and will remain available until needed.
Section 5. The total cost of this project shall not exceed
$51,000.00.
Section 6. That the City is fiscally and legally responsible to
satisfactorily operate and maintain the projects in accordance with
program requirements.
Section 7. That the City of Atlantic Beach adopted a recreation
and open space element pursuant to the Local Government Comprehensive
Planning Act of 1975, and during the development of that act all
segments of the public were offered an opportunity to participate in the
planning process, leading to adoption of the documents.
Section 8. That the City will continue an on-going program of
citizen participation through its Recreation Advisory Committee, which
encourages involvement by all segments of the population within the City
in the planning for the selection of recreation projects.
Section 9. That the Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program application become a part of this Resolution.
Section 10. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
immediately after its passage and approval in the manner provided by
law.
Introduced and adopted this 24th day of August , 1987.
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William S. Howell, Mayor, Presiding Officer
Approved as to form and correctness:
laude L. Mullis, 'ty ttorney
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk