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Request Board approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) requesting up to $315,000 for the Lake Jesup Boat Ramp Planning and Design Project; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the FBIP grant application. District2 - Zembower (Rick Durr, Parks and Rec Director)
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Parks and Recreation - Parks and Recreation
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Authorized By:
Rick Durr, Parks and Recreation Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Sherry Williams/407-665-2170
Background:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published the FY2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to apply for Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP). FBIP grants are intended to provide funding for boating access projects and other boating-related activities benefiting motorized vessels in Florida. The State contribution is 75 percent towards each project requiring a 25 percent match from the applicant. There is approximately $3,000,000 in State funding available. Facilities involved in the planning project are the parking lot, a gangway and floating dock, an observation tower, and a fishing platform.
To get full application points and because some planned facilities will benefit non-boaters, a match is required. The County will provide up to $105,000 as match. Match funding will come from 2024 Infrastructure Sales Tax Funds (11580).
Requested Action:
Staff requests Board approval to submit a grant application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) requesting up to $315,000 for the Lake Jesup Boat Ramp Planning and Design Project; and authorize the County Manager or designee to execute all documents associated with the FBIP grant application.