2020-06-03_-_LPA0038_-_Agreement_(executed_06.03.20).pdf

This is an executed grant agreement between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the City of Plant City for the McIntosh Park Wetland Construction project. The agreement establishes the terms and conditions under which the state provides funding to support the design, permitting, and construction of wetland restoration and stormwater treatment facilities at McIntosh Preserve, a 363-acre park located within Plant City. The project scope includes excavation and restoration of wetlands, installation of reclaimed water pipe infrastructure and associated apparatus, planting of native vegetation, creation of a 50-foot hill shaped like Florida using excavated soils, and optional bid alternates for recreational amenities including restrooms and wetland boardwalks. The agreement was executed on June 3, 2020, and establishes that all work performed, expenditures incurred, and project-related actions must be conducted in accordance with the grant agreement's terms and conditions.

The agreement outlines the state's financial commitment to the project through Grant Agreement No. LPA0038, with funding sourced from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The City of Plant City is designated as the grant recipient and project sponsor responsible for project management, contractor procurement, and compliance with all grant requirements. The project facilitates stormwater treatment and wetland augmentation through the integration of reclaimed water from the City's water reclamation facility, providing environmental and water resource management benefits. The executed agreement establishes the binding relationship between the state and city for the duration of project completion and requires adherence to all specified conditions, reporting requirements, and deliverables as outlined in the grant terms.