Item No: 4.C.3.
Meeting Date: November
26, 2012
From: Chris
Edwards, CRA Manager
Subject: Resolution
authorizing execution of a first
amendment to a Community Development Block Grant Agreement among Lake County, West
Leesburg Community Development Corporation, Carver Heights/Montclair Area
Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Leesburg for improvements to Berry
Park.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff
recommends approval to execute a first amendment to a Community Development
Block Grant Agreement among Lake County,
West Leesburg Community Development Corporation, Carver Heights/Montclair Area
Community Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Leesburg for improvements to
Berry Park.
Analysis:
Pursuant
to the executed Community Development Block Grant agreement among Lake County, West
Leesburg Community Development Corporation, Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community
Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Leesburg for improvements to Berry Park,
a first amendment is required. The
purpose of the first amendment is to extend the agreement expiration date from
October 31, 2012 to September 30, 2013.
The extension will allow time for staff to complete the purchasing and
construction development process. In
addition, staff can complete all grant requirements.
Based on several neighborhood meetings
and visioning workshops with key community members, Berry Park improvements
were prioritized which include the following: (1) Large fully equipped Pavilion
and (2) playground equipment. In
addition, if budget allows, the existing wood frame pavilion will be renovated
Currently, project plans are progressing
to construct (1) large pavilion as a multi-purpose area for activities such as;
community picnics, events, family gatherings, and a central meeting point for
neighborhood cleanup events. Playground
equipment items include items such as: slide, swing set and jungle gym. Currently, the park lacks the variety of
facilities required to properly engage children and sustain their interest over
a long-term period of time. By enhancing
the facilities, it is the expressed goal of West Leesburg Community Development
Corporation (CDC) in partnership with Carver Heights CRA, City of Leesburg and
Lake County Community Development to provide increased opportunities for the
youth of the neighborhood to lead active lives by allowing access to
activities, both organized and unstructured, designed to improve the fitness of
the neighborhood.
The following cost analysis provides
detail into the total project cost:
(1) Large 40’ x
80’ fully equipped pavilion
(Grills,
picnic benches/tables, trash receptacles) $90,000
Playground Equipment $40,000
Infrastructure for Pavilion and Playground $10,000
Electrical outlets and lighting $10,000
Total
Project Cost: $150,000
Funding Sources:
Lake County CDBG Funding $75,000
Carver Heights/Montclair Area CRA 2008 Bond
Proceeds $75,000
City of Leesburg
Options:
1. Approve the first amendment to a Community
Development Block Grant Agreement among Lake County, West Leesburg Community
Development Corporation , Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment
Agency, and the City of Leesburg for improvements to Berry Park or;
2. Such alternative action as the Commission may
deem appropriate
Fiscal Impact:
There
is no fiscal impact.
Submission Date and Time: 11/21/2012 7:11 PM11/21/2012 11:23 AM____
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RESOLUTION NO._______________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT AMONG, LAKE COUNTY,
WEST LEESBURG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, CARVER HEIGHTS/MONTCLAIR AREA
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE CITY OF LEESBURG FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
BERRY PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF LEESBURG, FLORIDA:
THAT the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute a first amendment to a Community
Development Block Grant Agreement among Lake County, West Leesburg Community
Development Corporation, Carver Heights/Montclair Area Community Redevelopment
Agency, and the City of Leesburg for improvements to Berry Park.
THAT
this resolution shall become effective immediately.
PASSED
AND ADOPTED by the City
Commission of the City of Leesburg, Florida, at a regular meeting held the _26th
____ day of _November________ 2012.
__________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk