16-10RESOLUTION NO. 16 -10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE MARINE &
AVIATION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR TO ACT AS
PROJECT MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ADMINISTER
THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
COMMISSION (FWC) FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (FBIP) GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, THE GOVERNING BODY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) requires the
City Council, as the Governing Body, of the City of Clearwater to adopt a resolution
authorizing a Project Manager to apply for and administer the Florida Boating
Improvement Program (FBIP) grant on the City's behalf and indicates the City Council's
willingness to enter into a 20 -year agreement for the maintenance and operation of the
project at such time that the grant is awarded; and
WHEREAS, the project would involve utilizing grant funds to make much needed
improvements to the Seminole Boat Ramp parking lot (the Lot), which is located less
than 10 minutes from Clearwater pass and provides quick access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Due to the extensive use, the Lot is in need of milling and repaving to repair extensive
cracking and potholes. These Lot improvements would allow boaters to safely and
smoothly launch their vessels and park their trucks and trailers; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the Marine & Aviation Department
Director to act as Project Manager to apply for and administer the Florida Boating
Improvement Program grant on behalf of the City of Clearwater, the Governing Body.
The City Council is willing to enter into a 20 -year agreement for the maintenance and
operation of the project at such time as the grant is awarded.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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Resolution No. 16 -10
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3.04-'1 day of sAlt&L&4 , 2016.
Camilo Soto
Assistant City Attorney
[A04 -01371 /181976/2]
George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Attest:
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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