TO: Planning and Zoning Board
FROM: Benjamin J. Ziskal, AICP, CEcD, Director of Economic Development
DATE: August 4, 2016
Title
DISCUSSION OF 2016 FLORIDA RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO UNIQUE AND DISABLED FACILITIES AT THE FIREFIGHTERS PARK.
BACKGROUND: The City of Margate Parks and Recreation Department is seeking support from the Planning and Zoning Board in their grant application to the Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program to facilitate the following capital improvements at Firefighters Park:
•Parking lot modifications to increase the number of available parking including ADA designated spaces.
•Renovate existing sand surfacing playground with 100% accessible surfacing and equipment
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: Up to $500,000 Grant with a 50% total project match
CONTACT PERSON: Benjamin J. Ziskal, AICP, CEcD, Director of Economic Development