HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 07 14 Consent 202 Hardscape Improvements to State Road 434 Medians in Town Center DistrictCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 202
July 14, 2008
Meeting
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
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Authorization
REQUEST: The Community Development Department is requesting consent from the City
Commission to proceed with planned hardscape improvements to State Road 434
medians located in the Town Center District. These improvements are funded
from the Local One Cent Sales Tax Initiative (11 S -Road Improvements Fund).
PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed for the City Commission to approve moving forward with
an expenditure of $128,000 plus a 10% contingency from the Road Improvements
Fund for the State Road 434 Median Hardscaping Project. This project was
approved by the City Commission on May 22, 2006 and is being brought forward for
approval now that a permit has been issued by the Florida Department of
Transportation.
CONSIDERATIONS:
On May 22, 2006 during a regular City Commission Meeting, under Agenda Item 302,
the Commission approved an expenditure of $128,000 for installation of brick pavers at
twelve median end caps on State Road 434 between Tuskawilla Road and Central Winds
Boulevard. Funding was approved from either the General Fund or the Local One Cent
Sales Tax Initiative (11 S -Road Improvements Fund).
Immediately thereafter, Staff began the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) permitting process with submission of conceptual hardscape plans and by engaging
Rick Shadley, registered Landscape Architect, who created detailed plans that met
FDOT requirements.
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On February 26, 2007 during a regular City Commission Meeting, under Agenda Item
401, the Commission approved Resolution 2007-09 authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a Highway Landscape Construction and Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement
(HLCMMOA) with FDOT for the construction and maintenance of improvements related to
the State Road 434 Median Handscape Project.
On April 15, 2008, an HLCMMOA was executed between the City of Winter
Springs and FDOT granting the City permit approval to proceed with the project. The
agreement requires no additional expenditures for maintenance of State Road 434 medians
from the General Fund due to construction of the hardscape project.
Staff recommends funding for construction be derived from the Local One
Cent Sales Tax Initiative (115 Road Improvements Fund) due to qualification criteria
being met for the expenditure and due to the recent State mandated tax initiative that
negatively impacts the General Fund.
FUNDING:
Funding for the State Road 434 Median Hardscaping Project in the amount of
$128,000 plus a 10% contingency is budgeted and would come from the Local One Cent
Sales Tax Initiative (Road Improvements Fund -Line Code 115-65000-30109).
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Commission authorize Staff to move forward with the
planned State Road 434 Median Hardscaping Project in the amount of $128,000, plus a 10%
contingency.
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IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
Staff plans to release the bid package within 20 days of approval and return to the
Commission within 45 days for Consent to hire a vendor to perform the work.
COMMISSION ACTION: