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2015 Florida Department of State Division of Historical Resources Bureau of Historic Preservation - Special Category Grant Application (NB)
This item requests City Commission approval for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department to accept, if awarded, a grant from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources Bureau of Historic Preservation to support the restoration and rehabilitation of the historic Thomas Center fountain.
Explanation
The City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department has submitted an application to the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources Bureau of Historic Preservation for a $75,000 grant to support the restoration and rehabilitation of the historic Thomas Center fountain. The PRCA Master Plan, approved by the City Commission in November 2012, recommends addressing the upgrading of the Department's facilities that support activities which meet the recreation, nature and cultural needs of the community.
Fiscal Note
No additional funds will be necessary to facilitate this request. The grant agency has a matching requirement of either $50,000 or 50% of the award request, whichever is higher, and the match may be a combination of in-kind services, volunteer labor, materials and travel plus cash on hand which must constitute a minimum of 25% of the total match. PRCA will use funds from the Capital Improvement Budget to support the 25% cash match.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) approve the request to accept the grant if awarded, from the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation, and 2) if the grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the grant award agreement and other grant related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.