SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of a Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant Agreement Between the State of Florida Department of Commerce and Marion County Board of County Commissioners for Reimbursement of Costs Related to Completion of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report and Planned Service Areas Study Project, Agreement #P0516 (Budget Impact - Revenue; grant award of $75,000)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Chuck Varadin, Director Growth Services
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Florida Department of Commerce (Florida Commerce) offers the Community Planning Technical Assistance Grant (CPTA) Program, funded under the Florida Commerce’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, to local governments for planning activities as a reimbursement grant for up to a maximum amount of $75,000. Staff submitted a Florida Commerce CPTA Application in May 2024, seeking funding related to completion of the County’s Evaluation and Appraisal Report and Planned Services Area Study Project (Project).
Florida Commerce approved the submitted CPTA Application for the maximum eligible award amount of $75,000, subject to the submission of the deliverables outlined in the Agreement. The initial Project estimate was $220,150, and the $75,000 maximum award represents 35% of that estimate.
The CPTA Agreement has been reviewed by the County Attorney’s Office and staff recommends approval of the Agreement.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; Grant revenue/offset, up to $75,000 in AA320515-531109 (General Fund).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the CPTA Agreement and all necessary documents associated with this agreement.
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