PARKS AND REC - Resolution Authorizing Joint PARTF Application with the City of Sanford for Kiwanis Family Park 4-17-17

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LE'E' COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF LEE IN A JOINT EFFORT WITH THE CITY OF SANFORD TO APPLY FOR A PARKS AND RECREATION TRUST FUND GRANT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO KIWANIS FAMILY PARK WHEREAS, Lee County owns certain parcels of land with PIN numbers of 9642-17- 2197-00, 9642-17-7339-00, 9642-17-8782-00, 9642-27-1386-00, 9642-27-2369-00; and 9642- 27-3029-00; and WHEREAS, the above mentioned parcels of land comprise a portion of Kiwanis Family Park, which is currently owned and operated by Lee County; and WHEREAS, Lee County has agreed to donate portions of the above parcels to the City of Sanford in order for the City of Sanford to expand parks and recreation for both City and County residents; and WHEREAS, the City of Sanford and Lee County have executed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the transfer of the property and outlining the agreement that the City will be responsible for all of the maintenance of the land and improvements once the land has been transferred; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Lee County Board of Commissioners to join in the application for Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant funding with the City of Sanford; and WHEREAS, the Lee County Board of Commissioners authorize the Chair to sign the necessary documents for the PARTF grant application after review by the County Attorney.