2002-14 Flagler Park ImprovementRESOLUTION NO. 02 -14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING THE PROPOSAL TO ADD THE RENOVATION AND
IMPROVEMENTS OF FLAGLER PARK NO. 2 TO THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2002 -2003; CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING FROM THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FLORIDA
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FRDAP)
PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee believes the existence of
recreational opportunities is important to the physical, social and economic welfare
of the citizens of Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has identified the need to increase outdoor
recreational opportunities for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee is applying for 2002 -2003 Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program funds to construct various improvement at
Flagler Park No. 2. These improvements consist of pedestrian walkways, covered
picnic facility, picnic tables /park benches, security lights, landscaping and other
improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, City of Okeechobee,
Florida that:
Section 1: The costs of construction of pedestrian walkways, covered picnic facility,
picnic tables /park benches, security lights, landscaping and other
improvements at Flagler Park No. 2 project totaling $115,000.00 will be
added to the Capital Improvements Element of the City of Okeechobee's
Comprehensive Plan for fiscal year 2002 -2003 contingent upon receipt of
funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's FRDAP
program; and
Section 2: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this 19"' day of November, 2002.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED FOR LEGAL SU' ICIENCY:
John R. Cook
City Attorney
Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tempore