HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: 2/23/2006
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: 06'ooa6g
Requesting Department: Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting Date: 3/9/2006 District Impacted: 2
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: FL Dept of Environmental Protection Grant Application "Virginia Key Nature Trail"
Purpose of Item:
The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking funds from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) Recreational Trails Program in support of the interpretive nature trail at Virginia Key.
Funds are requested to conduct improvements at the existing trail and to add a new section to the trail. The
completion of this project will double the size of the existing trail, improve the trail in its entirety, and will
provide for additional much -needed, natural, open green -space that is accessible to City residents.
FDEP requires that entities requesting funds through the Recreational Trails Program include a resolution
certifying that the City will amend its existing CIP plan to include the project if the grant is selected for
funding. This resolution covers that requirement.
Background Information:
The City of Miami and the Department of Parks and Recreation have established that restoring the natural
and historical conditions Virginia Key and providing additional quality green space to the City's residents
is a high priority in the interest of resident satisfaction and overall environmental concern. This project
directly addresses several aspects of the City's Comprehensive Plan, including CM-1.1 preserve existing
natural systems, wetlands, beach/dune systems within Virginia Key..., and PR-1.1.14 "interpretative
displays, educational programs, and wildlife observation locations.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
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Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE),
Budget
Risk Manageme,
Dept. Director
City Manager
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