Item J09
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Julv 17, 2002
Division:
Growth Management
Bulk Item: Yes --...2L
No
Department: Planning
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Approval to apply for Starter Kit Grant funding in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Florida Office
of Greenways and Trails to assist with the implementation of the Florida Overseas Heritage Trail State
Park.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails offers Starter Kit
Grants to local governments and communities for the implementation phase of trail development. The
grant will provide funding to support trail implementation activities, interpretive planning and
marketing materials.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Resolution 565-2000- May 18, 2000 - Board approval of Florida Department of Environmental Protection the
design construct and manage the Overseas Heritage Trail.
Resolution No. 029 1999 - A resolution by the Monroe County Board if Commissioners endorsing the
conceptual design of the first phase of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Highway bike and pedestrian trail
(mm 0 - 20).
Resolution No. 141-1999 - A resolution concerning the receipt of unanticipated funds for the completion of the
Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan (DOT - $60,000; DEP - $60,000; Monroe County Roadway Impact Fees _
$60,000)
August 12, 1999 - Board provided approval to execute a contract with Michael Design Associates for the
completion of a master plan for the Overseas Heritage Trail (mm 0 - 106.5).
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Approval
TOTAL COST:$50,OOO.OO BUDGETED: Yes _No -2L
COST TO COUNTY: none
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No-X AMOUNTPERMONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENTATION:
Included
To Follow_
Not Required _ X_
DISPOSITION:
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