HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetterFlorida Department of
Environmental Protection
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
July 1, 2007
Mr. Robert Ruano
Director of Grants Administration
City of Miami
444 Southwest 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Re: Morningside Park Pool Renovations
FRDAP Project No. F08178
Dear Mr. Ruano:
Charlie Crist
Governor
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Congratulations, we are pleased to inform you that the Florida Legislature has funded the 2007-
2008 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) priority list at $33,165,471.
The project has been approved for $200,000.00 which is a grant for Morningside Park Pool
Renovations.
To assist you in getting started we have enclosed all the forms necessary for the accomplishment
of this grant. Please keep the folder for your reference.
Grant Agreement
The grant agreement has been prepared in accordance with your grant application. It is important
that you review the agreement to ensure that information specific to your project is accurate. The
agreement must be signed and both original copies must be returned to our office on or before
September 7, 2007. Our staff will return one original copy of the agreement when formally
executed by the Department. This project must be completed by April 30, 2010; there will be no
extension to the completion date. If the project is not complete within the three years from the
start of the fiscal year in which funds were appropriated, the agreement shall be terminated and
the project funds shall be reverted to the revenue fund from which they were appropriated. If the
proposed project cannot be constructed within the specified time frame, please submit a letter
declining the grant within thirty days from the date of this letter.
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Mr. Robert Ruano
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July 1, 2007
Administrative Documents
1. Commencement Documents: The construction or acquisition cannot begin until all
commencement documentation has been received and approved by this Office. We ask
that you complete the documents enclosed and return to our office on or before
September 7, 2007.
2. Status Report Forms
3. Reimbursement Request Forms
4. Completion Documentation: The Completion Documentation must be received in this
office, by April 30, 2010.
Grants Implementation Workshops
The grants implementation workshops are held to give an overview of the program
requirements and to address any questions regarding the administration of the project, from the
commencement to the completion of the project. The workshops are scheduled for July 31, 2007
in Tallahassee at the Carr Building Conference Room 170 and at the Embassy Suites in Orlando
on August 8, 2007. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you have not previously attended, we
strongly encourage your participation. The workshops are free. No refreshments are served.
The workshops are held from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Driving instructions are enclosed.
Ceremonial Check
A ceremonial check for your project is enclosed. We know you are proud of this project and
may wish to schedule presentations, groundbreakings, site dedications, or other appropriate
ceremonies to make others aware of this achievement. We encourage a joint event with your
legislative delegation and local elected officials. Your legislative delegation has been notified
that your project was funded and that the ceremonial check was sent to you. A sample of the
letter sent to legislators is enclosed.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at (850) 245-2501. We look forward to
working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Mary A2M. L
Community ssistance Consultant
Office of Information and Recreation Services
Division of Recreation and Parks
Mail Station #585
Enclosures
c: Mike Bullock, Director
Florida Park Service