Item 8A AGENDA ITEM # 8A
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
STAFF REPORT
City of Atlantic Beach
Commission Meeting
AGENDA ITEM: Grant Updates
DATE: October 27, 2010
SUBMITTED BY: David E. Thompso A sst. City Manager
BACKGROUND: Over the past two (2) months, there have been a number of actions
taken relative to various grants that we are seeking and/or administering. The following
updates are intended to bring the elected officials up -to -date on these grants:
1. $80,660 Justice Assistance Grant
This grant application is intended to fund two (2) Community Policing Officers in 2010-
11 who will be focusing on the Mayport Road Corridor as well as other areas of town.
This application has been approved by the State, and the acceptance agreement has been
signed by Mayor Borno.
2. $42,000 Justice Assistance Grant
This grant application is intended to fund one (1) Crime Suppression Detective for 2010-
11 who primarily works illegal narcotics and vice crimes. This application has been
approved by the State, and the acceptance agreement has been signed by Mayor Borno.
3. $96,790 & $31,000 Florida Inland Navigation District Grant
The $31,000 grant from 2009 -2010 is intended to pay 50% of the design and permitting
costs for the Tideviews Preserve Boardwalk Extension and Canoe /Kayak
Launch/Landing. Reimbursement for these expenses will take place after a construction
contract has been awarded.
The $96,790 grant for 2010 -11 is to pay for 50% of the construction cost for the same
project. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Army Corps of
Engineers permits were received before the deadline, and Mayor Borno has signed the
acceptance paperwork for this project.
4. $103,400 ARRA Energy Grant through COJ
This funding for 2010 -2011 has been obligated to Atlantic Beach as part of a larger
energy grant program. A Sub -Grant Agreement between the City of Jacksonville and the
City of Atlantic Beach is awaiting the Mayor's signature.
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5. $234,789 ARRA Energy Grant through the State Energy Program
This funding request for 2010 -2011 was approved by the State, and a memorandum of
understanding is being finalized by the State's legal department. This will include
funding for energy audits, retrofits of HVAC systems, vehicle upgrades, recreation
lighting at baseball fields, and solar hot water for the fire department.
6. $178,000 CDBG Disaster Grant
This grant for 2010 -2011 will fund a sewer rehabilitation project in the Donner
Community. A letter of understanding has been signed by the City Manager.
7. $50,000 COJ Funding for Beaches Veterans' Memorial Park
We have received an executed agreement with the City of Jacksonville for the $50,000
for Beaches Veterans' Memorial Park.
8. Atlantic Beach has been advised of a $5,125 direct Justice Assistance Grant for 2010-
2011 for the Police Department, and the Police Department proposes using this funding
for a video camera for the skate park.
9. $350,000 Pre Disaster Mitigation Grant for Police Building Upgrades
This grant application has been submitted through the State for upgrading the new police
building to withstand 150 MPH winds and to provide emergency electrical power. After
the State review, it will be forwarded to FEMA. The preliminary concept was approved
at the local level. There is currently no feedback from the State or from FEMA as to
whether or not this will be funded.
10. $32,275.95 Residual Funding from 2010 Justice Assistance Grant
A $263,000 Justice Assistance Grant was awarded to Atlantic Beach last year to retain
the police COPS officers and the Community Redevelopment Director position. At the
end of the fiscal year, there was a residual of $32,275.95 that had not been spent. The
Police Department made a request to the State for approval to use this money to pay the
Community Redevelopment Coordinator position from January 2011 -April 2001, and this
was approved by the State on October 25, 2010.
11. $48,000 and $28,000 Urban Area Strategic Initiative Grants
The purpose of these grants is to complete the build -out of a mobile command vehicle for
use by Atlantic Beach, and as directed throughout the region. The first $48,000 for the
project was awarded several years ago, and the additional $28,000 was awarded within
the past few months.
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12. $282,000 Hazard Mitigation Grant for Salt Air Sewer Rehabilitation
This project is nearing completion. There are still several manhole rehabilitations to
finish, and the project will be completed.
13. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The funding for 2010 -2011 is approximately $112,000. Residual funding ($18,938) from
2009 -2010 is being rolled into 2010 -2011, too. The projects for the current fiscal year
include sod, irrigation, security lighting, and paved parking at the Donner Community
Center.
RECOMMENDATIONS: None. The report is for informational purposes only.
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