4 Grants
Grants2011-12
These represent the money coming into the City… not the full cost of the projects;Some may not be formal grants, but they represent monetary gifts… not in-kind contributionsMost grants
require a team effort to identify, seek, obtain, and administer
Explanation of Application ProcessesLMS Salt Air Rehabilitation Grant Application ProcessKnowledge of the problem from ExperienceMet with Donna K.: Confirmation and Data ReviewCreated
Concept Paper and Submitted to Local Emergency PreparednessAdded project to LMS List
Salt AirAwaited funding availabilityReviewed and recommended by local LMS committee for fundingPresented to State official in JaxPresented to staff of State Engineers in Lake MaryCreated
Benefit/Cost AnalysisPresented to State: ApprovedPresented to FEMA: Approved for $282,000
AdministrationEnergy Grants2 Energy Grants totaling $338,0001 Through COJ1 Through State Energy After receiving the grant approvals from both COJ and the State…
Energy GrantsContract with COJ is 54 Pages including attachmentsContract with State is 76 PagesPurchasing rules, regulations, forms, etc.For State Grant: AB Staff handles drafting
specifications, qualifications of vendors, advertising bids, selection of vendors, negotiating contracts, construction management, monthly reports, reimbursement requests, etc.For COJ,
we deal with an entirely different group of people and processes
Example of ONE provision: Davis-Bacon RequirementAll contractors must agree to this provision to pay at least the Dept of Labor rates for our regionContactors must keep the recordsAB
Staff must interview workers on job sites, verify type of work and verify wages to verify compliance
Completed in 2011Local Mitigation Strategy: Salt Air Sewer Rehabilitation: $282,0000Stimulus Justice Assistance Grant: Residual for Community Redevelopment: $33,000City of Jacksonville:
Beaches Veterans’ Memorial Park: $50,000Homeland Security: Mobile Command Vehicle: $30,000
Completed 2011Justice Assistance Grant: Crime Suppression Unit: $42,000Justice Assistance Grant: COPS: $80,660Neighborhood Resource: $2,500 to expand Donner and Jordan Summer CampsFlorida
Inland Navigation District: $32,000 for planning, design, permitting Tideviews Extension and Canoe/Kayak Launch/LandingTotal$552,160
In Progress 2011Stimulus Energy Grant(COJ): $103,400◦Includes Energy Audits, HVAC Replacements, Solar Hot Water for Fire DeptStimulus Energy Grant (State): $234,789◦Includes HVAC Replacements,
Vehicle Upgrades, Recreation Lighting at Donner ParkCommunity Development Block Grant(Disaster): $178,000 for Donner Sewer Rehabilitation
In Progress 2011Florida Inland Navigation District: $96,790 for Construction of Tideviews Extension and Canoe/Kayak Launch/LandingCommunity Development Block Grant: $131,000 for Donner
Park Improvements i.e. Soccer Field, Baseball Field, Basketball Lighting, Security Lighting, Security CameraJustice Assistance Grant (Direct): $5,125 EquipmentTotal $749,104
2011-12 Applied for…Community Development Block Grant: $92,690 for Septic to Sewer ConversionsJustice Assistance Grant: $105,574 for COPS, CSU, and partial funding for Community Redevelopment
CoordinatorFlorida Department of Transportation: $41,000 for Bicycle/Pedestrian SafetyCOJ 911: $30,000 for Police Building ExpensesCOPS: One officer for 3 years: $192,000
2011-12 Applied for…Local Mitigation Strategy (City Hall Wind Retrofit): $26,000Local Mitigation Strategy (Completion of Donner Sewer Rehabilitation): $200,000Total $687,264Possibility:
Solar Panels (Photovoltaic) on Buildings: Between $250,000-$585,000
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