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Support for Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant for Depot Park Monitoring (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission approval to accept a grant, if awarded from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Explanation
The FDEP has offered the City a grant for providing services to monitor the water quality treatment aspects of the Depot Park.
The Depot Park has incorporated various methods for the treatment of stormwater from the downtown area prior to discharging to Sweetwater Branch. Some of the methods are baffle boxes, wet detention facilities, wetland treatment, etc. If awarded, this grant will provide the funding for water quality monitoring.
Fiscal Note
The amount of the grant is $199,897.00 with a local match of $199,897.00 required which the City has already spent from the Stormwater Management Fund for construction of the stormwater treatment facilities at Depot Park.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager to accept the grant; and 2) if the grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.