TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Grant application to the Florida Division of Historic Resources in an amount of $500,000 for the rehabilitation of the Warm Mineral Springs Cyclorama
Recommended Action
Approve grant application to the Florida Division of Historic Resources in an amount of $500,000 for the rehabilitation of the Warm Mineral Springs Cyclorama, and to authorize the City Manager to approve the funding agreement should the grant be awarded.
Background Information
City staff is seeking alternative sources of funding for elements of the Warm Mineral Springs Master Plan. The Florida Division of Historical Resources Fiscal Year 2021 Special Category Formal Solicitation opened on April 1, 2019. The Florida Division of Historical Resources funding program supports preserving and promoting Florida’s historical, archeological and folk culture resources. The grant can be used for the rehabilitation of the Cyclorama.
The scope of work will include:
• Roof repairs
• Stucco and wall repairs
• Replacement of ceiling tiles
• Replacement of air conditioning system
• Electrical upgrades
• ADA compliance modifications
• Restore paintings and statues to original form
• Opening the Cyclorama to the public
The application deadline was June 1, 2019. The application was submitted on May 30, 2019. Requests for additional information were answered in June and July, and the final application is attached. The grant review and ranking committee meeting will be held in Tallahassee and online on September 26, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. and will continue September 27, 2019 until conclusion.
If awarded, grant funds will be available July 2020. The City Attorney will review the contract for legal form.
Strategic Plan
Historical, Cultural and Environmental Preservation
Financial Impact
The total projected cost of the Cyclorama restoration is $1,350,000. If awarded, the City will be responsible for the 50% match of $500,000, plus the remaining $350,000, for a total of $850,000. If the grant is awarded, the match and remaining balance will come from from Warm Mineral Springs fund 125 or Surtax fund 306.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Grant Application
Prepared by: Valerie Malingowski, Grant Writer
Department Director: Cari Branco