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Funding Increase for Deep Bottom Creek Dredging Project

Original title: ORD Approp $15,500 from the Authd Capital Projs - Proj Closure Contingency FY24 Forward - Contingency Acct to the Gen Fund Operating Subsidies & Contributions to Other Govt Acct to Prov Funds to the Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special Dist for Add’l Survey, Legal & Other Professional Svcs, & Permitting Costs Necessary to Obtain Permits to Implement Dredging of Deep Bottom Creek; Apv, & Auth the Mayor, or Her Desig, & the Corp Sec to Execute & Deliver on Behalf of the City a 1st Amdt to the Funding Agrmt for Deep Bottom Creek Special Dist, Originally Apv & Authd by Ord 2023-92-E, to Increase the Max Indebtedness $15,500 to a New Total Max Indebtedness of $30,500 with All Other Terms & Conditions of the Agrmt Remaining the Same Except as Specifically Authd Herein; Prov for Oversight by the Public Works Dept (Staffopoulos) (Introduced by CM Boylan) 5/13/25 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F, TEU 5/19/25 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/20/25 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/20/25 TEU Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/27/25 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/2/25 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 7-0 6/3/25 F Amend/Approve 6-0 6/3/25 TEU Amend/Approve 5-0 6/10/25 CO Amend (FL)/Approve 17-0 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/27/25

Record date · June 10, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes an additional $15,500 in city funding for the Deep Bottom Creek . The funds are designated for survey, legal, and permitting costs required to move forward with dredging the creek.

Why it matters

The city is increasing its financial commitment to the Deep Bottom Creek dredging project by $15,500, bringing the total authorized indebtedness for the district to $30,500.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District

The district receives additional funding and is subject to the terms of the amended funding agreement.

Directly affected

Public Works Department

The department is tasked with providing oversight for the dredging project.

Key Facts

  • The city is appropriating $15,500 from the FY24 Capital Projects Contingency account.
  • The funds are transferred to the General Fund Operating Subsidies & Contributions to Other Government account.
  • The total maximum indebtedness for the Deep Bottom Creek Special District is increased from $15,000 to $30,500.
  • The funds are specifically for survey, legal, professional services, and permitting costs for dredging.
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  • The Mayor or her designee and the Corporate Secretary are authorized to execute the first amendment to the funding agreement.
  • The Public Works Department is assigned oversight responsibility for the project.
  • The ordinance was approved by the City Council on June 10, 2025, with a 17-0 vote.
  • A public hearing was held on May 27, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the money being used for?
The funds are for survey, legal, and other professional services, as well as permitting costs necessary to dredge Deep Bottom Creek.
Who is overseeing this project?
The city's Public Works Department is responsible for oversight.
How much total money has the city authorized for this district?
With this amendment, the total maximum indebtedness authorized for the district is $30,500.

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Project Cost Escalation

The project required a 100% increase in authorized indebtedness (from $15,000 to $30,500) shortly after the original funding agreement was established.

Deep Bottom Creek Dependent Special District

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