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Home My WebLink About07/14/2000 City of Sebastian, Florida 1225 Main Street [] Sebastian~ Florida 32958 Telephone {561) 589-5330 [] Fax {561) 589-5570 City Council Information Letter July 14, 2000 Revised Joint Anticipated Capital Improvement Pro.qram Sebastian Municipal Airport Please find the attached revised Joint Anticipated Capital Improvement Program (JACIP) spreadsheet as compiled via partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Aviation Section and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Orlando District Office. This revision is the result of logistics outlined during the initial phase of the master planning exercise. One significant adjustment from the previously submitted JACIP document is the deletion of reopening Runway 9-27, as it was confirmed via the aforementioned process that neither FAA or FDOT would fund this activity. As such, contrary to what was previously reported in area newspapers, this effort, along with related projects to relocate existing businesses, golf course holes, etc. will not likely come to fruition. In coming months, public workshops will transpire with regard to recommendations outlined in the 2000/2001 Airport Master Plan, which will include recommendations relative to overall runway use at Sebastian Municipal Airport. However, if the City of Sebastian wishes to proceed with this project, it would require 100% financing from the Airport Enterprise Fund, which is realistically not at all feasible, given that Sebastian Municipal Airport is a developing facility and not entirely economically self-sufficient. Fortunately, because reopening of Runway 9-27 is not likely in the near future, no problems appear eminent with the proposed Sebastian Municipal Golf Course Renovation Program, as a hole relocation effort is not necessary. City Council Information Letter July 14, 2000 Page 2 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Please find the attached letter as compiled and delivered by Lucinda Coverston, Community Assistance Consultant, State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection formally notifying the City of Sebastian of the $150,000 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant to help finance improvements at Barber Streets Sports Complex. As such, the Proposed Fiscal Year 2001 Budget incorporates administration of FRDAP, including construction of a skate park facility as well as equipment replacement at the creative playground. A response letter (see attached) was therefore compiled to formally accept the award offer, as an agreement is to be delivered in coming weeks and will be presented before you for authorization. Update - Yacht Club Restroom(s) Please find the attached preliminary site plan for the proposed Sebastian Yacht Club Restroom Facility. As the plan was recently outlined, arrangements are currently being made to solicit formal bids from interested contractors, as a recommendation is to be presented in the coming weeks for your authorization to proceed. The site plan incorporates all aspects discussed during previous City Council meetings, including an adjacent concrete sidewalk leading to the actual ramp. This particular restroom design is also seriously being considered for Hardee Park, as this effort is included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2001 Budget. City of Sebastian Open House Please be advised that an open house is being coordinated in conjunction with the 75th Anniversary Committee. The event will take place Tuesday July 25th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. here atthe Sebastian Municipal Complex, to include tours of City Hall, Sebastian Police Department and the model planting. In addition, various departments will display equipment and vehicles and provide explanations and overviews of respective functions. Light refreshments will be served as well (a standard "bribe" to entice as many visitors as possible). Please stop by schedule permitting, as this City Council Information Letter July 14, 2000 Page 3 event is intended to encourage citizens to learn more about municipal operations (which includes you). Employee Blood Drive This year's second City of Sebastian employee blood drive will take place Wednesday July 19th here at City Hall (a "blood mobile" will be parked during morning hours in the main parking lot). As previously reported, administration has made arrangements with Indian River Blood Bank to host this effort twice annually. As always, you all are invited to participate (to contribute for a good cause, as well as receive a light physical, including blood pressure check and cholesterol level assessment - at lease these are some of my reasons for participating). Feel free to join us, schedules and bravery permitting. Enclosure(s): Revised JACIP Letter from FRDAP/Letter to FRDAP Draft Site Plan - Yacht Club Restroom(s) My Documents/lnfoLetter51 Jeb Bush Governor Department of Environmental Protection Mariory Stoneman Douglas Building 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 June 21, 2000 David B. Struhs Secretary Ms. Mar~ha Campbell City Engineer City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, Florida 32958 FRDAP Project No. F01049 Dear Ms. Campbell: We are pleased to inform you that the Florida Legislature has funded the 2000/01 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program priority list that was approved and submitted by David Struhs, Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. The City of Sebastian has been approved for $150,000.00, which is a grant for Barber Street Sports Complex. Please return your written acceptance of the grant award to our office by July 14, 2000, so that we may prepare the contract agreement. In your letter, please identify any costs you may have incurred on this project to date. A ceremonial check is available for your project. We encourage a joint event with your legislative delegation and local elected officials. Your legislative delegation has also been informed of the ceremonial check availability. It has been requested that they coordinate with you for a dedication ceremony if desired. The request for the delivery of a ceremonial check should come from one of your legislators. To assist you with this grant, we will be conducting a Grant Implementation Workshop in your area. You will be receiving further information soon. If you have any questions, please contact our office at (850) 488-7896. We look forward to working with you on this project. ~b'uSinda Coverston Community Assistance Consultant Bureau of Design and Recreation Services Division of Recreation and Parks Mail Station #585 LJC/bg cc: Fran Mainella, Division Director Gerald Oshesky, Jr., P.E., Bureau Chief "More Protection, Less Process" Printed on ~3~:led paper. City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA32958 TELEPHONE (561) 589-5330 [] FAX (561) 589-5570 July 10, 2000 Ms. Lucinda Coverston, Community Assistance Consultant Florida Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Design and Recreation Services Division of Recreation and Parks Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station #585 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 Re: Barber Street Sports Complex FRDAP Project No, F01049 Dear Ms. Coverston: On behalf of the City of Sebastian, it is my pleasure to accept your agency's Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) award offer of $150,000 to help finance improvements to our community's Barber Street Sports Complex. In addition, please deliver a ceremonial check for the above-referenced project, as we will make arrangements with State Representative Charles Sembler to facilitate a presentation. Should you have questions and/or require additional information, feel free to contact me by calling (561)388-8203. Otherwise, we look forward to receiving a project agreement, as we definitely appreciate the opportunity to implement another successful project. rely, City Manager TRM/ Cc: Honorable Chades Sembler II, R-District 80 Mayor Walter Barnes and City Council (via 7/14/00 Information Letter) Terry Hill, Director of Public Works Ralph Brescia, City Engineer Mark Mason, Director of Finance Tracy Hass, Director of Growth Management Chris McCarthy, Parks and Recreation Burr Jones, Engineering Department My Documents/FRDAP5 WHITE HOUSE ',An Equal OpporCunily Employer" MILLENNIUM COUNCIL Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary H~ol