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Agenda Item
18 22-2992 *Approving and accepting the attached Grant Award Agreement with the Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC) for funding in the amount of up to $198,000.00 for the Smathers Beach Pavilions Project; Approving any necessary budget adjustments; Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement upon consent of the City Attorney.
Great job on TDC funding! The recent newly renovated park in Big Pine Key used TDC funding, about one third of this almost $3 million park investment. I assume this expenditure is replacing only the existing pavilions. Should City consider doing more? Is it not a strategic goal to increase shade structures throughout the City. Expand project to add new pavilions and consider expanding tree canopy by adding shade trees? Lastly, with public input sessions on the Bayview Park renovation, the City should seriously consider applying for TDC money to supplement what is likely going to be a significant investment in one of our City's oldest parks that serves as the grand entrance to our island.
Great job on TDC funding! The recent newly renovated park in Big Pine Key used TDC funding, about one third of this almost $3 million park investment. I assume this expenditure is replacing only the existing pavilions. Should City consider doing more? Is it not a strategic goal to increase shade structures throughout the City. Expand project to add new pavilions and consider expanding tree canopy by adding shade trees? Lastly, with public input sessions on the Bayview Park renovation, the City should seriously consider applying for TDC money to supplement what is likely going to be a significant investment in one of our City's oldest parks that serves as the grand entrance to our island.