HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2017-017 Authorizes the City to Apply for the South Florida Regional Transit Orientetd Development (SFTOD) Grant in Conjunction with the CRA in the Maximum Amount of $205,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR
THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
(SFTOD) GRANT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") IN THE MAXIMUM
AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($205,000.00),
WHICH REQUIRES A 20%MATCH TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR TRI-RAIL
COASTAL LINK STATION AREAS TO ENHANCE IMPROVED ACCESS AND
MOBILITY FOR ALL USERS,AND EXPANDED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OPPORTUNITIES IN AREAS LOCATED WITHIN THE DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOUNDARIES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the SFTOD GRANT is being funded by the South Florida Regional
Transportation Authority, the South Florida Regional Planning Council and the Treasure Coast
Planning Council between April 2017 and June 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach in conjunction with the Dania Beach CRA request
authorization to submit an application for the SFTOD grant, in an amount not to exceed Two
Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($205,000.00) to provide funding for future planning activities
along future transit corridors in eligible areas generally described as areas located within the CRA
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the applicant must provide a resolution authorizing the City to apply for the
grant and commit to a funding match of not less than twenty percent(20%); and
WHEREAS,the SFTOD Grant requires a specific twenty percent(20%)match not to exceed
Forty One Thousand Dollars ($41,000.00); and
WHEREAS,the cost of the match will be split between the CRA and the City equally in an
amount not to exceed Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($20,500.00); and
WHEREAS, the application deadline is March 10, 2017 and awards are scheduled to be
announced by April 21, 2017;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing"Whereas"clauses are made a part of and incorporated into
this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That funding for the CRA match is available in the FY 2016-2017 CRA
Professional Services Account# 106-52-02-552-3 1-10.
Section 3. That if awarded and accepted by the Commission funding for the City match
will be appropriated from the FY 2016-2017 Commission Contingency Account#001-18-00-519-99-
10 which has a current balance of One Hundred Thirty Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty
Eight Dollars ($137,328.00)leaving a remaining balance of One Hundred Sixteen Thousand Eight
Hundred Twenty Eight Dollars ($116,828.00).
Section 4. That the City Manager and City Attorney are authorized to make minor
revisions to the application and agreement as are deemed necessary and proper for the best interests
of the City.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 28, 2017.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED A TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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CITY ATTQfEY
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