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Home My WebLink AboutR-2001-017 Grant program for renovation for Tigertail Lake park RESOLUTION NO. 2001-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE PARTNERSHIP BEWTEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE INTERNATIONAL GAME FISH ASSOCIATION IN THEIR APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY SAFE PARKS AND LAND PRESERVATION CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM FOR RENOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TIGERTAIL LAKE PARK; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the partnership between the City of Dania Beach, Broward Community College (BCC) and the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) will apply for a $500,000 grant through the Broward County Safe Parks and Land Preservation Challenge Grant Program for renovation and development to Tigertail Lake Park and the Broward Community College Foundation will be the Lead Agency and Fiscal Agent for the grant application. Section 2. That Broward Community College Foundation as Lead Agency and Fiscal Agent, will provide additional matching grant funds in the amount of$500,000, therefore, providing a total of$1,000,000 for renovation and development of Tigertail Lake Park. Section 3. That all resolutions in conflict herewith be repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27`h DAY OF FE RY,.-2001. C.K. MCELYEA MAYOR — COMMISSIONER ATTEST: ROLL CALL: MAYOR MCELYEA- YES 2 VICE-MAYOR BERTINO-YES COMMISSIONER CALI-YES SHERYL HAPMAN/ COMMISSIONER ETLING-YES ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER MIKES-YES APPROVED AS TO FO M ND CORRECTNESS: BY: C THO AS-AN b.kb CITY ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 2001-017 } f r a S. A *e R� 1�t1 ! a l� s t BROWARD COUNTY SAFE PARKS & LAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM CHALLENGE GRANT MINIMUM 011ALIFICATIONS AND R ULES 1. Grants for up to $200,000 require no cash match. 2. Grants from $200,001 to $500,000 require a 25% cash match. 3. Applicants can not have more than three ongoing grants. 4. Projects cannot have broken ground, but can be in any planning stage. 5. Grant monies must be spent within a five year time limit. 6. All grant funds are to be paid on a reimbursement basis, upon successful completion of the project. ® 7. All projects will provide access to municipal residents and nonresidents alike. 8. All project sites are to be owned by the applicant or have a lease of a minimum of 25 years. 9. All projects will remain in public parks and recreation use for a minimum of 25 years. 10. Funds can be used for outdoor and indoor recreation facilities. 11. All applicants will provide a resolution from their governing board in support ofthe proposed project. 12. Non-profit organizations applying for grants must obtain a resolution of approval from the city in which the project is located. 13. Projects will be consistent with recognized parks/recreational standards for similar facilities. 14. Applicants must be sufficiently capable and qualified to complete the proposed project, operate, and maintain the facility. 15. No funds are to be used for recreation programming and operational costs. 16. All applicants will be required to submit a point rated application with a minimum required ® score. 11/20/00 BROWARD COUNTY SAFE PARKS & LAND PRESER IAA TION PROGRAM CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATION ® (PLEASE TYPE) For Office Use Project# Date Received APPLICANT INFORMATION Applicant: Project Title: Project Liaison Agent- Title- Address- -Zip Code: Telephone: Fax: E-Mail I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. Signature: Date: Typed Name: Title: • , County Commission District Where Project is Located: 1 PROJECT INFORMATION Amount of Grant Request $ • Other Funds ------------------------ otal Project Cost Source of other funds, (local, grant(s), identify grant(s): Funds are Utilized as Match for (Check One if Applicable): FRDAP FIND LWCF FCT OTHER Site Control (Check One): Acquiring Leased Owned If Leased, From Who, and Date of Expiration of Lease: PROJECT DESCRIPTION Brief Project Description: 2 Type, and Estimated Cost of Proposed Development by Facility or Amenity. Facility Quantity Estimated . (Number and/or Footage) Cost • Total $ Project Location: Driving Instruction From 1-95 to Project Site (Include location map): rTotal Acreage of Project Site: 3 Describe Existing Environmental Conditions and List Existing Park Facilities at Project Location: PROJECT SCORING QUESTIONS (Please Type) 1. Describe how the proposed project will contribute to new or-improved programming and services in the area it will serve. Also, does the project provide for new or increased use of • recreational facilities by minorities, the disadvantaged, children elderly, g � persons with disabilities and /or other under served groups? The more amenities or project elements that are proposed, the higher the score. 1-25 points 4 2. Is a municipal applicant deficient in park land, and can demonstrate the deficiency? 1-10 points • 3. Applicants that intend to use the funds to leverage additional funds through other grant programs must identify how funds are to be leveraged. Does the applicant of the project propose a partnership with another agency? Show letters or agreements of partnership, if possible. Applicants should demonstrate what previous projects requiring grant funds have • the applicant been successful in applying for, and the outcome of the project. 1-30 points 5 4. Points should be given to applicants that provide public input and public hearings about the proposed project. Provide documentation of public input and hearings as well as letters of support and opposition. 5 points for public input, 10 points for public input and public hearings. 5• Is the public usage of the proposed project clearly quantified? 1-30 points 6 6. Is the applicant sufficiently capable and qualified to complete the proposed project and operate the facility, have an established organization and programming history, employ a professional staff for the construction/acquisition, or programming and services and have the ability to operate and maintain the proposed facilities or property? 1-30 points 7. Non-Profits must be in existence for a minimum of 10 years. Non-profit applicants will receive five points if they are in existence between 10 and 20 years. Non-profit applicants will receive 10 points if they are in existence for more than 20 years. Non-profit applicants must include documentation showing when founded,by-laws, and financial records for the past three years. 7 8. Will the proposed project be an element in neighborhood redevelopment? 15 points • r 9. Does the proposed facility provide access or use of adjacent public waters and will the project tie into or expand an existing greenway or waterway? 20 points 8 10. Does the project have a demonstrated historic/archaeological or a cultural resource element? 5 points. 11. Will the public have easy access to the proposed facility? 1-5 points 9 12. Does the project provide a clear public recreational benefit for the funds expended? 1-40 points • 13. Demonstrate how the proposed project will accommodate nationally recognized recreational design standards for similar facilities, use construction materials of long lasting quality, and reflect energy efficiency in design and operation. 1-20 points 10 14. Is the project a new facility within an existing recreational amenity'or a rehabilitation of an existing facility? If an existing facility, what is the age of the facility to be renovated? Older facilities will have a higher score. 1 point for every 5 years of age of the facility to be • renovated. Maximum of 5 points • 15. Will the proposed project enhance any environmentally sensitive areas? 10 Points H\WP\WPDOCS\BOND CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATION 11/20/00 11 SAMPLE CHALLENGE GRANTS RATING FORM Project Name Applicant Name of Rater PROJECT SCORING QUESTIONS Points Rating 1 Describe how the proposed project will contribute to new or improved 1-25 programming and services in the area it will serve. Also, does the project provide for new or increased use of recreational facilities by minorities,the disadvantaged,children,elderly,persons with disabilities, and/or other under-served groups? The more amenities or project elements that are proposed, the higher the score. 2 Is a municipal applicant deficient in park land and can demonstrate the 1-10 deficiency? 3 Applicants that intend to use the funds to leverage additional funds 1-30 through other grant programs must identify how funds are to be leveraged. Does the applicant of the project propose a partnership with another agency? Show letters or agreements ofpartnership, if possible. Applicants should demonstrate what previous projects requiring grant funds have the applicant been successful in applying for, and the outcome of the project. 4 Points should be given to applicants that provide public input and public 5-10 hearings about the proposed project. Provide documentation of public input and hearings as well as letters of support and opposition. 5 for public input; 10 for input and hearings. 5 Is the public usage of the proposed project clearly quantified? 1-30 6 Is the applicant sufficiently capable and qualified to complete the 1-30 proposed project and operate the facility, have an established organization and programming history, employ a professional staff for the construction/acquisition,or programming and services and have the ability to operate and maintain the proposed facilities or property? 7. Non-Profits must be in existence for a minimum of 10 years. Non-profit 1-10 applicants will receive 5 points if they are in existence between 10 and 20 years. Non-profit applicants will receive 10 points if they are in existence for more than 20 years. Non-profit applicants must include documentation showing when they were founded,by-laws,and financial records for the past three years. Bond\Challenge Grants Rating Form Page 1 of 2 PROJECT SCORING QUESTIONS Points Ratin g] 8 Will the, proposed project be an element in neighborhood 15 redevelopment? 9 Does the proposed facility provide access or use of adjacent public 20 waters and will the project tie into or expand an existing greenway or waterway? 10 Does the project have a demonstrated historic/archeological or a cultural 5 resource element? 11 Will the public have easy access to the proposed facility? 1-5 12 Does the project provide a clear public recreational benefit for the funds 1-40 expended? 13 Demonstrate how the proposed project will accommodate nationally 1-20 recognized recreational design standards for similar facilities, use construction materials of long lasting quality, and reflect energy efficiency in design and operation. 14 Is the project a new facility within an existing recreational amenity or a 1-5 rehabilitation of an existing facility? If an existing facility, what is the age of the facility to be renovated? Older facilities will have a higher score. 1 point for every 5 years of age of the facility to be renovated. Maximum of 5 points. 15 Will the proposed project enhance any environmentally sensitive areas? 10 TOTAL MAXIMUM POINTS: 265 MINIMUM POINTS TO QUALIFY: 150 Bond\Challenge Grants Rating Form Page 2 of 2