HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 - Resolution to Modify Boundary & Increase Funding RESOLUTION NO R-09-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN,FLORIDA,REQUESTING A BOUNDARY MODIFICATION
AND INCREASING FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR THE APPROVED
STAN MAYFIELD WORKING WATERFRONT GRANT; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the Florida Communities Trust,has been authorized to provide
funding opportunities to local governments or non-profit entities to preserve and promote
Sebastian's heritage commercial fishing industry through the Stan Mayfield Working
Waterfronts grant program.
WHEREAS the City has acknowledged that the purpose of the Stan Mayfield
Working Waterfronts program is to further the protection and continuation of working
waterfronts in the State of Florida.
"Working Waterfront" is defined in the Florida Statute as:
(a) A parcel or parcels of land directly used for the purposes of the commercial
harvest of marine organisms or saltwater products by state-licensed commercial
fishermen, aquaculturists, or business entities, including piers, wharves, docks, or
other facilities operated to provide waterfront access to licensed commercial
fishermen, aquaculturists, or business entities; or
(b) A parcel or parcels of land used for exhibitions, demonstrations, educational
venues, civic events, and other purposes that promote and educate the public
about economic, cultural, and historic heritage of Florida's traditional working
waterfronts, including the marketing of the seafood and aquaculture industries.
WHEREAS the City was awarded up to $3,163,500.00 from Florida
Communities Trust on April 13, 2009, to be utilized to acquire the two parcels of land
outlined in the original application fulfilling the goals of the program as outlined in part
(b) above.
WHEREAS the State conducted two appraisals and sent a written offer for the
Sebastian Entertainment parcel, which was rejected by the property owner and no longer
being considered for acquisition.
WHEREAS the City now requests a boundary modification to start the
acquisition process for the parcel commonly known as Dabrowski/ Offshore Marina
containing a commercial dock and historic fish house. This parcel would be considered
for purchase instead of the Sebastian Entertainment parcel.
WHEREAS the City will commit funding to the amended project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. APPROVAL. The City Council hereby expresses its support and request
approval of boundary modification.
Section 2. AUTHORIZATION. Authorizes the City Manager to transmit a letter with
this resolution to the Florida Communities Trust program.
Section 3. CONFLICTS. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
This resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member c o y •
The motion was seconded by Council Member Hill and, upon being put to a
vote,the vote was as follows:
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor aye
Vice Mayor Jim Hill aye
Councilmember Andrea Coy aye
Councilmember Dale I. Simchick aye
Councilmember Eugene Wolff aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 14th
day of October, 2009.
CITY 0 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
ATTEST: Approved as to Form and Legality for Reliance
by the City of Sebastian only:
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Sally A. Maie, MMC Robert A.Ginsburg
City Cler• - City Attorney