O-2008-3061 agreement to provide construction and administrative services for the Sylvan Beach Shoreline Protection

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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Ageada Date Requested: Jan Requested By: Aooropriation 001 General Fund Source of Funds: 002 Special Revenue Fund Department: Acc't Number. Report: _Resolution: _ Ordiuance: X Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: CEPRA Special Document SD208ooo2 Amount Requested: $1,125,172 Exhibits: TGLO Project Cooperation A2reement Budtweted Item: YES NO X SUMMARY &RECOMMENDAftON The City of La Porte has received a grant from the Texas General Land Office (TGLO) to partially fund the Sylvan Beach Shoreline Protection and Beach Nourishment Project through the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA). The project is expected to cost $2,525,172, with the TGLO paying $1,400,000 or 55% of the project, and the City of La Porte paying $1,125,172, or 45% percent of the total estimated cost of the project. Harris County has agreed in principle, to pay one.half of the cost of the City's share of the project, amounting to $562,586, with the City's share also being $562,186. This agreement is solely between the TGLO and the City of La Porte as the Qualified Project Partner for the project. Harris County will provide its share of the funding through its FY2oo8 budget process. City Council will be asked to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for its share of the funding shortly. The City of La Porte's share of funding will be accomplished through several funds and sources that are available. Funds have been allocated from the HotellMotel Fund in the amount of $120,600 for this project. In addition, there are $111,397 available in the Sylvan Beach Pier excess revenue accrn.mt that is earmarked for Sylvan Beach Park improvements, that can be added for a total connnitted funding of $231,997. The remainder of the City's share in the amount of $330,189 win be taken from Special Revnue Funds. Any costs exceeding the estimated budget for this project will require an amendment to this agreement with the TGLO. Staff reconnnends approval of the agreement to protect the Sylvan Beach Park shoreline from future deterioration and to restore the historic beach to Sylvan Beach This project will have a tremendous positive recreational as well as economic impact on our city. Action Reouired bv Council: Co' royal of: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A PROJECT COOPERATION REE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE TO ROVIDE ONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MONITORING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE SYLVAN EACH SHORELINE PROTECTION AND BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT ACCORDING TO THE T S THE AG EMENT PROVIDED. Iln;t9 Date