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RESOLUTION NO. 96-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF PARKLAND WITHIN THE CITY
LIMITS; STATING THE AVAILABILITY OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING AND
INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS; REPEALING
CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Parkland has acquired a parcel of property for a public
park in connection with the other parks within the City's park system, and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, through the Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program, has allocated funds for distribution to local governments to further
the objectives of natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation through the
development and enhancement of park lands; and
WHEREAS, improvements to the City's park land is within the scope of the
intended purposes of the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program; and
WHEREAS, the receipt of grant funds from the State of Florida would benefit the
citizens and residents of the City of Parkland by supplementing the funds available for the
City to develop a public park with an emphasis on outdoor recreation and restoration of
native vegetation and conservation of natural resources on the park property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF
mE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-24
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Section 1.
That the City of Parkland would benefit significantly from the
. receipt of a grant for development of park facilities from the Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program.
Section 2.
That the City Manager is authorized and directed to forward 1Q the
State of Florida an application requesting grant funds in the amount up to $100,000.00
from the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program on behalf of the City to be
u$ed for develc;>ping park facilities and providing native vegetation and natural resource
conservation ,areas including hiking trails, picnic areas, and support facilities.
Section 3.
That the Commission and City staff shall work diligently to ensure
that the grant funds are utilized in a manner consistent with the objectives of the Florida
Recreation Development Assistance Program.
Section 4.
That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be
and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5.
That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3
DAY OF JULY, 1996.
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S{]SAN ARMSTRONG, C.~. .
CITY CLERK
CITY OF PARKLAND
6500 PARKSIDE DRIVE
PARKLAND, FLORIDA 33067
(305)753-5040
FAX (305)341-5141
July 11, 1996
Mr. Richard S. Rubin
Richard S. Rubin & Associates
4801 S. University Drive, Suite 300W
Davie, Florida 33328
RE: CITY OF PARKLAND RESOLUTION NO. 96-24
Dear Mr. Rubin:
Attached is a copy of the above feferenced Resolution No. 96-24 that was passed by
the Parkland City Commission on July 3, 1996 authorizing the City Manager to
submit an application for grant funds from the Florida Recreation Development
Assistance Program.
Should you require further information please feel ffee to contact me at 753-5040.
Very truly yours,
H:!1;r
Assistant to the City Clerk
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