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rq <br />900K x.08 PAGE 174 <br />11.G. RESOLUTION 99-006 - WABASSO CAUSEWAY PARK <br />IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT <br />OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) GRANT <br />The Board reviewed a Memorandum of January 6, 1999: <br />TO: James Chandler <br />County Administrator ^ <br />THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. <br />Public Works Director <br />Terry B. Thompson, P. . , <br />Capital Projects Manag <br />FROM: G. Sean McGuire, P.E. <br />Project Engineer <br />SUBJECT: Wabasso Causeway Park Improvements Project <br />Resolution for Florida Department of Transportation Grant <br />DATE: January 6, 1999 WabCswyImprov.agn\reso1utionp2 <br />This project is being designed by Brad Smith Associates, who are <br />preparing an application for the Florida Department of <br />Transportation's Highway Beautification Grant. The application <br />requires a resolution from the County, authorizing staff to apply <br />for funding and to enter into memorandums of agreement, in the <br />event of any award. <br />The preliminary construction cost estimate for the project is <br />$527,066.66. The Florida Department of Transportation may grant up <br />to $176,780.91, to pay for the landscaping portion of the project. <br />Fifty percent of the remaining cost is being sought from the <br />Florida Inland Navigation District to assist in paying for the <br />other elements. The balance of $175,142.88 will be required from <br />the County in matching funds or in-kind services. <br />Florida Department of Transportation recently granted funds for the <br />Wabasso Causeway Beautification Project and have indicated that <br />they would be receptive to this application for additional funding <br />to further beautify the park areas. <br />Staff recommends that the Board adopt the resolution and authorize <br />the Chairman to execute the resolution. <br />Funding will be from account #315-210-572-068.09. <br />JANUARY 19, 1999 <br />90. <br />0 0 <br />