TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement Between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida, for Story Walk at the Garden of the Five Senses Park, Extending the Timeline to September 30, 2023.
Recommended Action
Approve the First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida, for Story Walk at the Garden of the Five Senses Park, extending the timeline to September 30, 2023.
Background Information
During the City Commission Regular Meeting on January 10, 2023, the Commission approved a Subrecipient Agreement with Sarasota County that will provide the City of North Port with $20,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, to be utilized for making capital improvements to the Garden of the Five Senses at 4299 Pan American Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34287. These improvements will consist of the purchase and installation of 40 storytelling signs along an existing 1,970 lineal foot walking path that is accessible to people of all abilities.
Due to Hurricane Ian, the walking trail at the Garden of the Five Senses received damages which required a third-party contractor to repair. Until these repairs were completed, the Story Walk Project could not move forward. The repairs were completed at the end of May 2023. As such, staff is requesting Commission approval of the First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida, for Story Walk at the Garden of the Five Senses Park, extending the timeline to September 30, 2023. This would allow ample time for completion of the project as well as compliance with the grant requirements.
The First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida, for Story Walk at the Garden of the Five Senses Park, extending the timeline to September 30, 2023, has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Quality of Life
Financial Impact
This grant will reimburse the City up to $20,000 for the stipulated improvements as per the Subrecipient Agreement.
Procurement
Procurement code, policies and procedures will be followed when the purchase is made.
Attachments:
1. First Amendment to Garden of Five Senses Agreement
2. Garden of Five Senses Original Agreement
Prepared by: Michael J. Davey, PhD, Grants Coordinator
Department Director: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager