1981-07 (Florida Recreation Assistance ProgramPoo
RESOLUTION NO. 81-7
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE
UNDER THE FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND DESIGNAT-
ING THE CITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
FOR THE CITY TO EXECUTE ALL PERMITS, DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATIONS IN CONNEC-
TION THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Okeechobee has acquired
a 150 acre parcel of undeveloped land; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the City of Okeechobee is to develop this
land in phases to create a desirable recreational area for the benefit of
all of the residents of the Okeechobee urban area; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to provide comprehensive planning and re-
ceive citizen input, the city has created the Recreation Advisory Board
whose members represent a broad cross section of the community; and
WHEREAS, said Recreation Advisory Board has met on a number of
occasions and received input from the citizens of the community for develop-
ment of additional resource based recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Natural Resources has avail-
able funding assistance under the Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation Advisory Board and the City Council deem
it appropriate for the initial development of the parcel of land to ask for
financial assistance for access to the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida as follows:
1) That immediate application be made to the Florida Department
of Natural Resources for funding assistance under the Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program to construct an access road, parking facilities
and pedestrian footbridge across Taylor Creek.
2) That Richard Fellows, Administrative Assistant be and hereby
is authorized to complete and file such application and execute all necessary
documents and permits in connection therewith.
3) That certified copies of this resolution be furnished to the
Division of Parks and Recreation, Florida Department of Natural Resources.
Adopted in regular session assembled this 24th day of February,
1981.
Attest:
City Clerk
Mayor
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SEAL
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CITY CLERK