HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_16-24_8/8/2024 RESOLUTION NO. 16-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF TEQUESTA TO
ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
FOR THE PROVISION OF STATE FUNDS FOR TEQUESTA PARK
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Tequesta Park is a regional park that is owned by the State of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, through a long term agreement with the State
of Florida, leases Tequesta Park and has assumed operational and maintenance
responsibilities for Tequesta Park; and
WHEREAS, the lease management plan approved for the Village of Tequesta by
the State of Florida contemplates that Tequesta Park will be used for both active and
passive recreational activities including but not limited to organized youth and adult
baseball and basketball, and nature trail walking; and
WHEREAS, Tequesta Park is physically located in Martin County and as such
serves residents and visitors to both Martin County and northern Palm Beach County;
making it a truly regional park; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to its agreed to obligations relative to Tequesta Park,
Tequesta recently funded significant sewer and stormwater improvements to Tequesta
Park through its association with the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District;
and
WHEREAS, a recent resident led coalition assisted the Village Council and staff in
creating a Tequesta Park Master Plan for improvements to existing Tequesta Park
facilities which was approved and adopted by the Village Council in 2023; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Tequesta has, for the past two legislative sessions,
supported the grant of appropriations to fund improvements at Tequesta Park, which
would, if approved, help protect and maintain an important state land asset; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Florida Legislature appropriated funding in the amount of
Three Hundred Forty Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty Four Dollars ($340,884.00)
for Tequesta Park Improvements which was subsequently approved by Governor
DeSantis; and
WHEREAS, the appropriation is to be administered by the Florida Division of State
lands, Land and Recreation Grants Section as a cost reimbursement grant and will be
used for planning, engineering and design for park improvements, including a shaded
playground, splash pad, covered pavilion, gazebo, nature trail, baseball fields, multi-use
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field, volleyball, tennis, basketball and pickle ball courts, improved lighting and ensuring
the park is fully ADA compliant; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the processing of the appropriation, this adopting
resolution evidencing the Tequesta Village Council's authorization to enter into the grant
agreement contract is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are declared to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Village Council hereby authorizes the Mayor of Tequesta to enter
into a grant agreement with the State of Florida for the provision of state funds for
Tequesta Park improvements in the amount of Three Hundred Forty Thousand, Eight
Hundred and Eighty Four Dollars ($340,884.00) as set forth herein, to be utilized for
planning, engineering and design for park improvements, including a shaded playground,
splash pad, covered pavilion, gazebo, nature trail, baseball fields, multi-use field,
volleyball, tennis, basketball and pickle ball courts, improved lighting and ensuring the
park is fully ADA compliant.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption.
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RESOLUTION DATE
16-24 08/08/24
MOTION Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory SECOND Council Member Jayson E. French
FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT
Mayor Molly Young ❑
Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory
Council Member Laurie Brandon
Council Member Patrick Painter ❑ ❑ ❑
Council Member Jayson E. French ❑ ❑
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
Molly Young
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