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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue A Purchase Order To McCumber Wright Venture, LLC For Operational Reimbursement In An Amount Up To $100,000.00 For The Remaining Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2025, For The Temporary Closure Of Eco Grande Golf Course.
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Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts ("PRCA") and Department of Public Utilities ("DPU") recommend reimbursing McCumber Wright Venture, LLC ("MWV") for the temporary closure of Eco Grande Golf Course ("Eco") for the ongoing capital improvement projects for the South Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant ("SRWTP"). The intention of this reimbursement is to cover expenses such as maintenance and personnel expenses that would have otherwise been covered through operating revenues.
Previously, under City Manager authority, the City reimbursed MWV $64,971.00 for the closure of Eco for DPU's perimeter canal maintenance dredging project earlier this fiscal year. PRCA and DPU agreed upon the closure of Eco beginning May 5, 2025, for an eight-week period for DPU to finalize construction of the new pump station that will serve Deep Injection Wells 3 and 4 at the SRWTP, to meet state-mandated requirements to eliminate ocean outfalls by 2025, as outlined in Florida law. Under City Manager authority, the City reimbursed MWV $31,000.00 for the first four weeks of this closure, which amounts to $7,750 per week. To reimburse MWV for the balance of this closure, City Commission action is necessary.
The Directors of PRCA and DPU recommend the City Commission approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to MWV for operational reimbursement for the temporary closure of Eco for an additional amount up to $100,000.00 to account for the remainder of this eight-week...
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