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City of Casselberry Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting — February 13, 2018 A. Ms. Moore discussed the Land Water Conservation Fund Grant (LWCF) Application for Secret Lake Park Redevelopment Project. The City is submitting a grant application for the LWCF Program Grant Application 2018 for the Secret Lake Redevelopment Project. LWCF is a competitive program that provides grants for acquisition, development and redevelopment of land for public outdoor recreation use. The grant amount requested is $200,000 and the City must provide a match of $200,000. Secret Lake Park provides a variety of recreational and event activities for all ages. If awarded, the LWCF grant will help address several issues identified in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Member Icenhower made a motion that the Board recommend to the City Commission that they approve the submission of the grant application for the Secret Lake redevelopment project in the amount of $200,000. Member Lallathin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 3-0. B. Ms. Moore discussed the proposed Lake Tye GameTime playground equipment for Secret Lake Park to replace the outdated unit. The new equipment provides additional recreational opportunities for youth ages 5-12. It will replace the older equipment which cannot be repaired. The equipment enhances a child's strength, balance, coordination and decision-making skills. The playground equipment theme will complement the existing Blueway Trail system that launches at Secret Lake Park. Approximate cost for the unit is $150,000 and funding is currently in the City's budget. Approximate installation time is 3 months out after approval. Member Icenhower made a motion for the Board to make the recommendation that the City Commission to approve the purchase of the Lake Tye GameTime playground unit for Secret Lake Park. Member Lallathin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously 3-0. 6. Staff Report ® Ms. Moore reports that staff is providing more information for the City's Facebook page. ® The Commission discussed that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board continue as a 5 member Board with 1 alternate and this will be approved at an upcoming Commission meeting. 7. Board Member Reports: ® Member Lallathin introduced herself as a new member of the Board. Member Callan also introduced himself.