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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Department: Agenda Date Requested: Jan Requested By: ApDropriation 001 General Fund Soarce of Funds: 002 Special Revenue Fund Acc't Number: Report: _Resolution: _Ordinance: X Amount Budgeted: Exhibits: CEPRA Special Document SD2080oo2 Amout Requested: $1,125,172 Exhibits: TGLO Proiect Cooperation Agreement Bud2'eted Item: YES NO X SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte has received a grant from the Texas General Land Office (TOLO) to partially fund the Sylvan Beach Shoreline Protection and Beach Nowishment Project through the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act (CEPRA). The project is expected to cost $2,525,172, with the TOLO 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.haIf 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 TOLO and the City of La Porte as the Qualified Project Partner for the project. Harris County win provide its share of the funding through its FY2008 budget process. City Council will be asked to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Harris COWlty for its share of the funding shortly. The City of La Porte's share offunding will be accomplished through several funds and sources that are available. Funds have been allocated from the HoteVMotel Fund in the amount of $120,600 for this project. In addition, there are $111,397 available in the Sylvan Beach Pier excess revenue accoWlt 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 will be taken from Special Revnue FWtds. 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 wen as economic impact on our city. Action Required bv Council: Co' pprovaJof: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A PROJECT COOPERATION REE BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA PORTE AND THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE TO ROVIDE NSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION MONITORING, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE SYLVAN EACH SHORELINE PROTECTION AND BEACH NOURISHMENT PROmCT ACCORDING TO THE T S THE AG EMENT PROVIDED. I In;t9 Date A) B} C-