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<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2008- \ 2~O <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY <br />ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ON <br />BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A FLORIDA <br />COMMUNITIES TRUST GRANT THROUGH ITS FLORIDA FOREVER <br />PROGRAM, FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED AT <br />19200 COLLINS AVENUE, FOR OPEN SPACE AND PARK PURPOSES, IN <br />AN AMOUNT OF UP TO SIX MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND <br />DOLLARS ($6,600,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO <br />TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY WITH RESPECT TO THE <br />OBTAINING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT MONIES, AS <br />APPROPRIATE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Florida Communities Trust through its Florida Forever Program provides <br />grants to governmental entities for the acquisition ofland for public recreational uses, in an amount <br />of up to Six Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,600,000.00); and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission has purchased property for the preservation of open <br />space as park land or environmental significance in the northern portion ofthe City, located at 19200 <br />Collins Avenue for the benefit of its residents and visitors; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, obtainment of a Florida Communities Trust grant would reimburse the City in <br />an amount of up to $6,600,000.00, if awarded, for the acquisition of these properties. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE <br />CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br /> <br />Section 1. Authoritv to Apply For and Accept Grant. The City Manager is authorized to apply <br />for and accept a Florida Communities Trust grant, in an amount of up to $6,600,000.00 for the <br />completed acquisition of property located at 19200 Collins A venue, for open space and park <br />purposes. <br /> <br />Section 2. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is authorized to take any and <br />all action necessary with respect to the obtaining and distribution of grant monies, as appropriate. <br /> <br />Section 3. <br /> <br />Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. <br /> <br />PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 ih day of April, 2008. <br /> <br /> <br />R2008-1260 FCT Grant For Acquisition Of 19200 Collins AvePage I of2 <br />