HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Update Letter 03-19-200419 March 2004
Edward Eckstien, Planner IV
Florida Communities Trust
Department of Community Affairs
2555 Shummard Oak Blvd
Tallahassee, FL, 32399-2100
Re: Manatee Sanctuary Park
FCT project #95-019-P56
City of Cape Canaveral
Dear Mr, Eckstien;
During the 2003 project year, the City maintained the park with a mowing and tree
trimming program, pervious material was placed into the parking area for stabilization.
Local developers donated fill dirt for park landscaping.
The City has been awarded a Florida Department of Environmental Protection FDAP
grant in the amount of $112,500 with a local match of $37,500 for the following projects.
The City awarded a construction contract in the amount of $267,000 on 01-20-04 to
construct the picnic pavilion and restroom facility. The City budgeted $14,850 for the
walking / jogging trail, and $15,400 for education kiosk.
An additional $5,000 has been budgeted for landscaping of the park.
All the improvements should be completed by September 30, 2004.
I want to thank you and the Florida Communities Trust for your continued support.
Attached are new photographs of the park area, and as you can see development is
occurring around the park area. This grant has made it possible for our community
to preserve (10) acre's of riverfront for the enjoyment of all.
Sincerely
Bennett Boucher
City Manager
Copy: Recreation Director
Entrance to park.
View from boardwalk, looking at parking area, new residential development
Just east of park.
Another view of parking area.
Future picnic area looking west.
View of boardwalk looking south.
Another view of picnic area from boardwalk looking east.