R-2020-06RESOLUTION 2020 -06
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR BAYFRONT PARK
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — PHASE 1; PROVIDING
CERTIFICATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Miami Shores Village (the "Village ") is interested in improving Bayfront Park
overlooking the Biscayne Intercoastal Waterway ( "the Project "); and
WHEREAS, Bayfront Park provides beautiful views of the Biscayne Intercoastal Waterway with
open space for picnicking, exercise, and a launch ramp for water sports such as canoeing, paddle boarding
and kayaking in order to enjoy the natural beauty of South Florida; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance
Program is to assist local governments within the District to perform waterways improvement projects,
including project that will provide public access to Florida's waterways; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to apply for funding through the FIND Waterways
Assistance Program in the amount of up to $125,000 for the design and permitting of the Bayfront Park
Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the Village has the ability and intention to finance 50% of the estimated project cost
for Phase I in the amount of $250,000; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to authorize the Village Manager to submit a FIND
Waterway Assistance Program application and execute any and all subsequent agreements or documents
with the Florida Inland Navigation District to accept funding of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Village finds that this resolution will promote the health, safety and welfare of the
Village.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the above stated recitals is hereby adopted and
confirmed.
Section 2. Project Authorization The Village Council supports the application in the
amount of up to $125,000 to the 2020 Waterway Assistance Program.
Section 3. Manager Authorized. The Village Manager is authorized to submit a FIND
Waterway Assistance Program application and execute any and all subsequent
agreements or documents with the Florida Inland Navigation District to accept
funding of the Project, subject to the Village Attorney's approval as to form,
content and legal sufficiency.
Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption hereof.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of February, 2020.
ATTEST:
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Crystal Wagar, Mayor
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APPROVFD AS TO FORM:
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Richard Sarafan
Village Attorney