Agenda Item 6BAGENDA ITEM # 613
MARCH 11, 2013
STAFF REPORT
City of Atlantic Beach
Commission Meeting
AGENDA ITEM: Resolution for Florida Inland Navigation District Grant Applications
SUBMITTED BY: Rick Carper, P.E., Public Works Director/14— -
DATE: March 16, 2013
STRATEGIC PLAN LINK: Goal 12 Marsh Master Plan Improvements — directly related
to goal of increasing access and usage of City Marsh Preserves.
BACKGROUND: Proposed Grant Projects:
Marsh Preserves Launch, Fishing & Public Access Improvements, Phase 2 —
Construction — Estimated Total Costs - $250,000 City Match: $125,000
Marsh Preserves Pedestrian Path, Phase 1 — Design, Engineering and Permitting —
Total Costs: $150,000 (est.) City Match: $75,000
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 education 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 waterways north of Dutton Island. 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 accessible, 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, COTs Dutton II and the Florida Circum navigational
Saltwater Paddling Trail.
The Pedestrian Path project will be accomplished over multiple years with planning,
engineering, permitting as Phase 1 (FY 2013/14), and construction as Phase 2 (may
have multiple phases of construction as budget permits). As a result, the City will budget
the match funding over the course of several years. The Florida Inland Navigation
District (FIND) grant process provides for reimbursement of the Phase 1 funds after a
contract for construction has been let. "Bed Tax" money is an acceptable source to
match the grant funding, and staff recommends utilizing "Bed Tax" funding for this
purpose. 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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The 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 April 2, 2013,
BUDGET: This resolution states that the City is committed to providing $125,000 to
match a FIND Grant to construct a canoe / kayak launch at the north end of Dutton
Island Preserve and two marsh overlooks. The City is also committing to provide
$75,000 to plan, design and permit the Marsh Pedestrian Path. Funds will be requested
in the 2013 -2014 budget to be approved later this year.
WHEREAS, THE City of Atlantic Beach is interested in carrying 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 viewin fishing pier that is ADA accessible near the existing Dutton Island entrance; and a
new viewing/fishim pier on the east side of River Branch Preserve to provide direct access to the
Marsh Preserves from the surrounding residential area.
AND,
Project Title Marsh Preserves Pedestrian Path Phase 1
Total Estimated Cost - Phase I - $150,000 is for the design, engineering and permitting; Phase II
has a total construction estimate of $1.5M. Phase II funding will be requested by the City of
Atlantic Beach during FIND's 2014 funding cycle.
Brief Description of Project: Phase I is the design, engineering _and permitting g_ f the
Marsh Preserves Pedestrian Path connecting Tideviews Preserve with Dutton Island Road and
allowing direct acres to both Atlantic Beach and City of Jacksonville's Dutton Island Preserves.
The ADA accessible Dath 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 6613-2
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 final 10% 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 1 I 1 day
of March 2013.
Attest
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Form No. 90 -21 (Effective date 12- 17 -90, Rev. 10- 14 -92)