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Ratification of State Department of Environmental Protection Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant Application for Pioneer Park/Stewy’s Skate Park Improvement Project
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Hernando County is applying for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Recreation Development (FRDAP) Assistance Grant. The grant would support planned capital improvements to Pioneer Park (Stewy’s Skate Park).
Planned improvements include design and reconfiguration of the existing skate park ramps. In addition, the existing restroom will be replaced with a new ADA compliant restroom facility.
Grant Policy 15-01 provides and allowance for the County Administrator to approve submittal of grant applications when time constraints exist. Due to the time constraints, this grant application was submitted on August 26, 2022, with the approval of the County Administrator.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None at this time. If this project is awarded, the County will receive up to $180,000.00 towards total project costs of $360,000.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to take action on this item pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board ratify the application for the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Grant to support planned capital improvements to Pioneer Park (Stewy’s Skate Park).