Edgewater Drive Park

On Aug. 31, 2023, the city of Clearwater's Parks & Recreation Department submitted Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant Application Package to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the purposes of securing funding for the renovations and improvements of Edgewater Drive Park. Edgewater Drive Park is currently a passive park with limited functionality and use. The awarded $200,000 will be used to reconfigure and expand the current parking lot, improved stormwater management, new 10-foot-wide sidewalks, new bike racks, trash receptacles, benches, ADA accessible drinking fountain, environmental educational signage and Florida Friendly Landscaping. 

On July 3, 2024, the city received formal notice of the granting of the award by the State. On Oct, 3, 2024, the State sent a Standard Grant Agreement for the Edgewater Drive Renovation Project (FDEP Agreement Number P5077) which awards $200,000 dollars and requires matching funds from the City of $200,000. Additionally, on Oct. 3, 2024, the City Council authorized a purchase order to Pennoni Associates, Inc. for professional services to complete design work for renovations of Edgewater Drive Park. The Parks and Recreation Department received approval to accept the funds and approval of FDEP Grant Agreement Number P5077. 

Project budget including design, construction as well as furniture fixtures and equipment was originally estimated at $1,050,000. However, after engaging in a competitive bid process the actual project cost is $762,910.50. The project funding includes $562,910.50 of General Fund revenue (funded in fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25), and the $200,000 reimbursement grant revenue awarded from Florida Recreation Development Assistant Program (FRDAP). This project is expected to start in November 2026 and be completed by March 31, 2027.