Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: October 14, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
THROUGH: Venerria L. Thomas, Director
FROM: Matt Suedmeyer, Manager
CONTACT: Matt Suedmeyer
PHONE: 407-836-6202
DIVISION: Parks and Recreation Division
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval and execution of First Amendment to Boat Ramp Improvements Contribution Agreement by and among Orange County, Florida and City of Orlando. All Districts. (Parks and Recreation Division)
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PURPOSE: The City of Orlando requested funding from the County Retained Vessel Fee (CRV) funds to make improvements to the City’s public boat ramps located at the following parks: Gasten Edwards Park, Lake Underhill Park, George Barker Park, Gilbert McQueen Park, and Lake Fairview Park. CRV funds are collected from boat registration fees and provided to local governments to improve and/or increase boating opportunities for citizens. The County may provide this funding to local municipalities for boating enhancement projects only. The estimated annual funds collected are $150,000. The current balance in the fund for FY 2024 is $1.8 million.
On September 1, 2020, the Board approved funding to the City of Orlando for the requested $300,000 to improve and renovate their existing boat ramps listed above. Staff recommended providing CRV funds to the City of Orlando. The City of Orlando did not spend the CRV funds and is requesting an extension of no later than May 31, 2026, to complete the projects.
BUDGET: N/A