TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve Subrecipient Agreement B-24 Between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida in the Amount of $116,120 for Biscayne Erosion Control and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.
Recommended Action
Approve Subrecipient Agreement B-24 Between Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port, Florida in the Amount of $166,120 for Biscayne Erosion Control and Authorize the City Manager or the Mayor, as Applicable Under the City Charter, to Execute all Funding Documents After Legal Review.
Background Information
The City of North Port has been awarded a Subrecipient Agreement with Sarasota County for the receipt and use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Biscayne Erosion Control Project (CIP R25DSI). The grant is contracted to reimburse the City up to $166,120 for construction costs.
The purpose of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds is to create and improve communities by providing housing, economic opportunities, and community services. CDBG funds are primarily used to benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
The City of North Port’s Public Works Department is requesting funding for an erosion control project to prevent flooding near Biscayne Drive and Trionfo Avenue. This area can no longer be mowed, and the vegetation needs to be replaced with something permanent that will allow for free flow of water through the canal bordered by houses along Alam Avenue to the north of the canal and Trionfo Avenue to the south.
This is a reimbursable grant, meaning the City will spend first and then request reimbursement from the granting agency.
This contract has been reviewed for form and correctness by City Attorney
Strategic Plan
Infrastructure and Facilities Integrity
Environmental Resiliency and Sustainability
Financial Impact
The total project cost is estimated at $1,067,000 for design and construction of the required erosion control. The maximum award from the grant is $166,120. This City has also received a second CDBG Award for this project (see Agenda Item 25-2031) in the amount of $325,000. Total CDBG funds available is $491,120. Remaining funds will come from Road and Drainage District and Surtax funding account numbers 107-5000-541.63-00 and 306-5000-541.63-00. There is no match required for these grants.
Procurement
Procurement code, policies and procedures will be followed when the purchase is made.
Attachments:
1. Biscayne Erosion Subrecipient Agreement B-24.
Prepared by: Michael J. Davey, PhD, Grants Coordinator
Department Director: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager