2026-R-19 - Volusia ECHO Grant Program Application for the new Edgewater Boat Ramps, Trailhead, & ARESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPLY FOR, ENTER INTO, AND EXECUTE
GRANT DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
VOLUSIA ECHO GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE NEW
EDGEWATER BOAT RAMPS, TRAILHEAD & AMENITIES
PROJECT — PHASE 2; PROVIDING FOR PROJECT
FUNDING AND MATCH REQUIREMENTS; REPEALING
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater Parks & Recreation Department has identified
the need for the construction of the new Edgewater Boat Ramps, Trailhead & Amenities
Project to enhance recreational access and waterfront amenities for residents and visitors;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater has applied for grant funding through the
Volusia ECHO Grant Program for Phase 2 construction funding associated with the New
Edgewater Boat Ramps, Trailhead & Amenities Project; and
WHEREAS, the Volusia ECHO Grant Program provides grant funds to finance
acquisition, restoration, construction, and improvement of environmental, cultural, historical, and
outdoor recreational projects throughout Volusia County; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for Phase 2 of the New Edgewater Boat Ramps,
Trailhead & Amenities Project is approximately Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), with
requested grant funding in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($2,500,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to provide the required local match
($2,500,000.00), including available land match and remaining unencumbered cash
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match funding to be determined and submitted to City Council for approval; and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 of the Project, including design and permitting activities,
is currently underway, and Phase 2 will include construction of public waterfront
access improvements, including boat ramps, trailheads, parking, infrastructure,
shoreline stabilization, lighting, sidewalks, and related recreational amenities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that participation in the Volusia ECHO Grant
Program and completion of the Project serve a valid public purpose and are in the best
interests of the citizens of the City of Edgewater.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. Ratification of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and
confirmed as true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein as part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Authorization. The City Manager is hereby authorized to apply for, execute,
and deliver all grant applications, agreements, amendments, certifications, and related documents
necessary to obtain funding through the Volusia ECHO Grant Program for the New Edgewater Boat
Ramps, Trailhead & Amenities Project — Phase 2.
Section 3. Matching Funds. The City Council acknowledges the requirement for local
matching funds ($2,500,000.00) associated with the grant and authorizes the identification and
commitment of eligible matching funds, including available land match and remaining
unencumbered cash match funding, subject to future Council approval where required by law.
Section 4. Conflict. If any resolutions, or parts of resolutions, are in conflict herewith, this
Resolution shall control to the extent of the conflicting provisions.
Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this Resolution are intended to be severable. If
any part of this Resolution is determined to be void or is declared illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional
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