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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-032RESOLUTION NO. 90- 32 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT REQUESTING GRANT ASSISTANCE UNDER THE GRANT ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 90-16. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida (BOARD), is interested in carrying out the Environmental Learning Center project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Indian River County and the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the Center will provide a hands-on environmental education program facility consisting of two classroom laboratories, auditorium, dock space, nature trails, canoe trails, boardwalks, environmental resource library, office space for the State Department of Natural Resources, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Marine Resources Council and Pelican Island Audubon Society, and other features enabling County educators to teach environmental sciences to County school students and through adult education programs; and WHEREAS, Florida Inland Navigation District (DISTRICT) financial assistance is required for the program mentioned above; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 90-16 requesting grant assistance was previously passed on January 23, 1990 by the Board of County Commissioners, which Resolution is superceded by this Resolution; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that Resolution No. 90-16 is hereby rescinded. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project described above be authorized. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said BOARD makes application to the Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of $200,000 in behalf of said Environmental Learning Center. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the BOARD that it certifies to the following: 1. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the FIND Grants Guidelines and which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any grant awarded under the attached proposal. 2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal, and that it will carry out the program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached hereto, unless prior approval for any changes has been received from the DISTRICT, 3. That it has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project ($200,000 match), and that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of said Environmental Learning Center for public use. 4. That it will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, or national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this project, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, P. L. 88-352 (1964) and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with the statutes relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well as other federal, state, and local laws, rules, and requirements. 5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to substantiate claims for reimbursement. 6. That it will make available to FIND, a post -audit of expenses incurred on the project prior to, or in conjunction with, a request for the final 10% of the funding agreed to by FIND. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Scurlock who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wheeler and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye Vice -Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr..Aye Commissioner Gary Wheeler Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 6th day of March , 1990. Attest E/e Attachment: Project Proposal BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By—ZLI Carol K. EgVgt Chai an Indian lave en Approved Date Aiimin_ d�,-n __•�S _•� ou�igei ,FG-� z -aa 5t 77, 07-10 (lisp Myr.Tra -9r) 1. FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT GRANTS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PROJECT PROPOSAL PROJECT SPONSOR: Liaison Agent: Title: DirectoY Address: 1840 25 Telephone No: 2. PROJECT TITLE: median River County 3. PROJECT AMOUNT: Total $400.000 Construction Cost FIND Share $_200.000 - 50% Source of Matching Funds: Indian River County 4. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT SITE: Fee Simple Title Indian River County Lease Interest 99 years to Environmental Learning Center through Assignment of Lease If Leased - Name of Lessor: Indian River County Terms and Conditions: Restricted to Educational Activities 5. TYPE OF PROJECT: Boat ramp Marina (docks) X Beach Renourishment Navigation Bridge Boating Safety x Recreation ---&_ Study X Restoration x Education___X Park X Research - (C.G. Weather 6. PERMITS REQUIRED DATE RECEIVED Station) X DNR N/A _DER (Dock) APPLICATION IN PROCESS-APPROVA nnTF ApR vn+h ACOE N/A COUNTY/LAND CLEARING PERMIT October 11 1989 OTHER: -Site Plan Aonroval in process (approval datsa nnril 30) 7. ESTIMATED STARTING DATE: September 1, 1990 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: June 1. 1991 8. PREVIOUS FIND GRANT AT This Project Site - YES NO_X 9. Has this grant application been discussed with your local FIND Commissioner? Yes PROJECT NARRATIVE 1. Description of Proposed Project: Construction of a F.I.N.D. sponsored Nature Center of the Waterway including visitors boat dock located 150 yards off the I.C.W. accommodating 20 craft up to 40 feet in length, a dingy dock, waterside pavilion, Coast Guard Weather Station, display center for waterway information, upland and wetland nature trails, open water anchorage, displays depicting flora and fauna of the area and informational signs. 2. Description of Permits Required and Their Status: Land Clearing Permit has been obtained from Indian River County. St. John's Water Management District Stormwater Discharge permit and Indian River County Site Plan was approved in 1987; both are being renewed. Application to DER in process with approval expected April 30th. 3. Statement of Potential Public Usage of the Project: All uses will be open to all members of the public as they travel the I.C.W. 4. Justification for the Construction of the Proposed Project: In 1986, a feasibility study was conducted of residents of Indian River County. This study showed there was a need for, and desire to support an Environmental Learning Center. Since that time, a wide range of support has come from the Indian River County School Board, the citrus industry, the financial institutions, the developers and contractors and hundreds of private citizens. 5. Reasoning Why F.I.N.D. Should Support This Project: It is felt that F.I.N.D. should support the project because of its relevance to public recreation, boating safety, waterway park development and the local environment including wildlife, habitat, fisheries, water quality & vegetation. Not only will F.I.N.D.'s dollars be matched, but they will also be stretched through the Nature Center's plans to educate the public oil the importance of enhancing our inland waterway. The completed project will result in a F.I.N.D. "Information and Welcome Center" midway in the I.C.W.