2022-02, Florida Boating Improvement Program GrantRESOLUTION NO.2022-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY TO MAKE AND PERFECT A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FLORIDA BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS
PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Boating Improvement Program ("FBIP") was established in accordance with ss.
206.606(1)(b)3.,F.S., to fund local projects to provide recreational channel markings and other
uniform waterway markers, public boat ramps, lifts, and hoists, marine railways, and other public
launching facilities, derelict vessel removal, and other local boating related activities; and
WHEREAS, the FBIP provides funding through competitive grants for boating access projects and other
boating -related activities on coastal and/or inland waters of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee ("City") is an eligible program participant in the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; that the City
presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and
properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Intent.
a. The City has complied with all requirements and procedures of Florida law in processing and
advertising this Resolution.
b. The City is interested in applying for project and grant approval, receiving, and accepting grant
funds and carrying out a project for the enjoyment of the citizens of the City and the State of
Florida which project will have a multiplicity of benefits to the City and the State which project
is commonly known as and referred to as the "Boat Access Improvements Project" ("Project").
c. Financial assistance from the FBIP is essential to the implementation of the development of the
Project.
d. The City has developed and maintained a very good relationship with the State of Florida
and its agencies over the years and the City and State have worked well together in grant and
funding relationships for the benefit of the State of Florida and its public welfare.
Section 2. Approval of FBIP Grant.
a. The City Council of the City hereby approves the FBIP grants for the Project.
b. The City Administrator is authorized to make application and re -application, as needed, to the
State of Florida under the FBIP grant program in the amount of $77,035.20.00 on behalf of
the City in order to obtain partial funding from the State of Florida for the Project.
c. The City Administrator is authorized to encumber matching funds in the amount of $3,500.00
on behalf of the City in order to obtain funding, as referenced herein, from the State of Florida
for the Project.
Section 3. Covenants of the City of Okeechobee.
a. The City certifies to the State of Florida and agrees that:
1) The City will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FBIP grant agreement.
2) The City has the ability and intention to finance the cost of the Project and that the
Project will be operated and maintained at the expense of the City for public use.
3) The City will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion,
disability, or national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed
pursuant to the FBIP grant for the Project and shall comply with the terms and intent of
the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Public Law 88-352 (1964) and all other
controlling law. The City shall design and construct all facilities relating to the Project
in order to fully comply with all laws, statutes, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances
relating to accessibility by disabled persons including, but not limited to, the Americans
With Disabilities Act. The City shall also comply with all other applicable Federal, State,
and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and requirements.
4) The City will maintain adequate financial records on the Project to substantiate claims
for reimbursement and in order to appropriately accomplish any and all pre -audits and post -
audits of the expenditure of public funds as well as a performance review of the Project
and the achievement of the goals and objectives of the FBIP grant program.
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Section 4. Implementing administrative actions.
a. The Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreements relating to the FBIP
grant program.
b. The City Administrator, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to implement the
provisions of this Resolution by means of such administrative actions as may be deemed
appropriate.
c. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to expend such City funds as may be necessary to
accept and implement the grant under the FBIP grant program for the Project.
Section 5. Savings.
The prior actions of the City relating to the development of boating facilities and related activities
are hereby ratified and affirmed.
Section 6. Conflicts.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Severability.
If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Resolution is determined to be invalid,
unlawful, or unconstitutional, said determination shall not be held to invalidate or impair the
validity, force, or effect of any other section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Resolution
not otherwise determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional.
Section B. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon enactment.
INTRODUCED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, on this 15th day of
March 2022.
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Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CNFC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFIIICIENCY:
'Jof J. Fumero, City Atto
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