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RESOLUTION NO. 2004- ~ 56
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A FLORIDA
COMMUNITIES TRUST GRANT THROUGH ITS FLORIDA FOREVER
PROGRAM, FOR THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 15795 COLLINS AVENUE (OCEAN PALM MOTEL), OR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 16050 COLLINS A VENUE, 16100 COLLINS
A VENUE, AND 16200 COLLINS A VENUE, FOR OPEN SPACE AND PARK
LAND, IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO SIX MILLION SIX HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($6,600,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY WITH
RESPECT TO THE OBTAINING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GRANT
MONIES, AS APPROPRIATE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Communities Trust through its Florida Forever Program provides
grants to governmental entities for the acquisition or development of land for public recreational
uses, in an amount of up to Six Million Six Hundred Thousand Dollars ($6,600,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to purchase property for the preservation of open
space as park land or environmental significance in the southern portion of the City, for the benefit of
its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is desirous of exploring the possibility of
acquiring property located at 15795 Collins A venue (Ocean Palm Hotel), or properties located at
16050 Collins A venue, 16100 Collins A venue, and at 16200 Collins Avenue, for open space and
park land; and
WHEREAS, obtainment of a Florida Communities Trust grant would reimburse the City in
an amount of up to $6,600,000.00, if awarded, for the acquisition of these properties.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authority to Apply For and Accept Grant. The City Manager is authorized to apply
for and accept a Florida Communities Trust grant, in an amount of up to $6,600,000.00 for the
possible acquisition of property located at 15795 Collins A venue (Ocean Palm Hotel), or properties
located at 16050 Collins A venue, 16100 Collins Avenue, and 16200 Collins Avenue, for open space
and park land.
Section 2. Authorization of the City Manager. The City Manager is authorized to take any and
all action necessary with respect to the obtaining and distribution of grant monies, as appropriate.
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Section 3.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 2004.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Lynn M. Dannheisser, City Attorney
Vote: 5-0
Mayor Ede1cup
Vice Mayor Goodman
Commissioner Brezin
Commissioner Iglesias
Commissioner Thaler
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Seconded by: CDIVWv\\ ('~ l 0 loOEk'L B~ 2J N
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