17-2953 U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services Agreement - Gee Creek Erosion Control

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RESOLUTION 17-2953 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE FOR GEE CREEK EROSION CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Casselberry experienced significant erosive damage within Gee Creels as a result of Hurricane Matthew in October 2016; and WHEREAS, the City Commission authorized City staff to submit an application to the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) in an effort to obtain a grant to offset the costs associated with erosion control measures at Gee Creek worsened by Hurricane Matthew; and WHEREAS, the USDA NRCS has agreed to award the City funding to assist with the erosion control at Gee Creek via a Cooperative Agreement; and WHEREAS, said Agreement provides for a total budget of $1,128,633.60 which consists of grant funding not to exceed $872,126.35 ($769,523.25 for construction and $102,603.10 for technical assistance), and a required 25% funding match (or $256,507.25) from the City; and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the Cooperative Agreement submitted by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services and finds it favorable to meet the needs of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City Commission of the City of Casselberry hereby approves the Cooperative Agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service for Gee Creek erosion control, for a total grant maximum amount not to exceed $872,126.35 and the required 25% funding match (or $256,507.25) from the City, and authorizes the Mayor to execute said document on behalf of the City. SECTION II. Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION III. Severability. If any Section or portion of a Section of this Resolution proves to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force, or effect of any other Section or part of this Resolution.