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County Administrator's Report 8. 16.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	04/02/2020
Issue: Supplemental Budget Amendment #082 - NRDA Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project
From:	STEPHAN HALL
Department:	Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #082 - NRDA Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project Agreement #DH012, J. Taylor "Chips" Kirschenfeld, Natural Resource Management Department Director - Stephan Hall, Budget Manager, Management and Budget Services

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #082, Gulf Coast Restoration Fund (118), in the amount of $423,120, to recognize Grant proceeds from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Agreement #DH012, and to appropriate these funds for the construction of a public park at the headwaters of Carpenter Creek.

The Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Florida Trustee Implementation Group (TIG) has included the Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project within Florida's Final Restoration Plan. The project will provide and enhance recreational opportunities through the construction of a public park at the headwaters of Carpenter Creek. The project is a companion to the NRDA water quality improvement project, both of which are part of the RESTORE Act Direct Component (Pot 1) funded Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar Watershed Management Plan. The project will enhance public access by providing a new recreational opportunity in an area with no current recreational access. The trail and paddle-craft launch will allow users to access the lake feature of the creek, a result of a series of beaver dams. The new parking area will also enhance public access to the area. The passive recreation area will feature tables and benches to allow users to enjoy the park views while maintaining the native tree canopy. The educational signage will enhance awareness of the restoration efforts and importance of the creek and watershed.

BACKGROUND:

The Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Florida Trustee Implementation Group (TIG) has included the Carpenter Creek Headwater Park Amenities Project within Florida's Final Restoration Plan. The project will provide and enhance recreational opportunities through the construction of a public park at the headwaters of Carpenter Creek. The project is a companion to the NRDA water quality improvement project, both of which are part of the RESTORE Act Direct Component (Pot 1) funded Carpenter Creek and Bayou Texar Watershed Management Plan. The project will enhance public access by providing a new recreational opportunity in an area with no current recreational access. The trail and paddle-craft launch will allow users to access the lake feature of the creek, a result of a series of beaver dams. The new parking area will also enhance public access to the area. The passive recreation area will feature tables and benches to allow users to enjoy the park views while maintaining the native tree canopy. The educational signage will enhance awareness of the restoration efforts and importance of the creek and watershed.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

This Amendment will increase Fund 118 by $423,120. No matching funds are required.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Increases and decreases in revenue must be approved by the Board per F.S.129.06 -Execution and amendment of budget.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
SBA# 082