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COMMISSION AGENDA
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL X
ITEM 103
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
MGR /DEPT
June 13, 2011
Meeting
Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department providing information to the City Commission
regarding the status of several future Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) projects in the Winter Springs vicinity, and an update on several
transportation projects recently submitted by City Staff to Metroplan
Orlando for funding consideration
SYNOPSIS:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is currently planning several
major transportation projects in the Winter Springs vicinity. This agenda item
provides a brief description and status update for each project. This agenda item
also provides information on several projects recently submitted by City Staff to
Metroplan Orlando for funding consideration.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The following are future Florida Department of Transportation projects located in or near the
City of Winter Springs. City Staff will continue to track these projects and periodically provide
the Commission with status updates. The following projects are funded entirely by federal
and/or state sources and do not involve any City funding.
1.Project:
US 17-92 from Shepard Road to Lake Mary Boulevard (3.5 miles)
Description:
Pavement Resurfacing
Schedule:
Construction scheduled to start in late summer 2011
Funding:
Construction is funded at an estimated cost of $2.3 million
2.Project:
S.R. 434 from west of S.R. 417 to Mitchell Hammock Road (3.8 miles)
Description:
Pavement resurfacing, add paved shoulders/bike lanes, add sidewalks
where feasible
Schedule:
Currently in design; construction scheduled in 2013
Funding:
Construction is funded by FDOT at an estimated cost of $2.8 million
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3.Project:
US 17-92 from Shepard Road to Lake Mary Boulevard (3.5 miles)
Description:
Widen from four (4) to six (6) lanes
Schedule:
Currently in design; construction scheduled to start in early 2015 with
completion in early 2017
Funding:
Construction is funded at an estimated cost of $37.4 million
4.Project:
S.R. 434 from S.R. 419 to Tuskawilla Road (2.0 miles)
Description:
Resurfacing
Schedule:
Design in late 2012; construction in 2015
Funding:
This project is not currently programmed for funding; however, FDOT
staff expects that it will be programmed later this year.
5.Project:
S.R. 434 from S.R. 434 to Mitchell Hammock Road (3.8 miles)
Description:
Widen from two (2) to four (4) lanes
Status:
This project is currently in the Metroplan Orlando Long Range
Transportation Plan with an estimated completion date in 2025. The
project was recently given a high ranking for possible funding of the
Project Development and Environment (PD&E) phase in the amount of
$1.5 million starting in FY 2016/17. The PD&E is the first phase of the
project and it defines the process to ensure that the engineering and
environmental impact analysis comply with the applicable federal and
state regulations. The PD&E phase has an extensive public involvement
component. The phases that follow the PD&E are design, right-of-way
acquisition, and construction. None of these phases are currently
programmed for funding.
Update on City Projects Submitted to Metroplan Orlando for Funding:
City Staff recently submitted the following two transportation projects to Metroplan
Orlando for consideration of funding under Metroplan’s Management and Operations
program.
1.Intersection Improvements at S.R. 434 and Tuskawilla Road
This project consists of improvements to Market Square area and other locations
at this intersection to improve safety, capacity, and operations. The concept plan
for this area will be further discussed with the Commission in detail at the
upcoming Town Center Workshop.
2.Intersection Improvements at S.R. 434 and Winding Hollow Blvd.
This project consists of the installation of a right-turn deceleration lane on S.R.
434 eastbound at Winding Hollow Boulevard. This is a needed safety
improvement project that is part of the City’s Capital Improvements Program.
Based on the project rankings developed over the past several weeks at the Metroplan
sub-committee level, it appears that the City is favorably positioned to receive up to
$500,000 towards the above listed projects over the next five years. The design phases of
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both projects listed above were combined into one project that is currently ranked #1 for
funding in FY 2012/13 in the amount of $250,000. The construction phase of the S.R.
434 turn lane at Winding Hollow Blvd. is currently ranked #8 and is projected to be
funded for construction in FY 2015/16. The construction phase for the S.R. 434 /
Tuskawilla Road project, which is estimated to be up to $1.5 million, is not funded for
construction but will remain on Metroplan’s Management and Operations unfunded
project list for future consideration.
City Staff recently submitted the following two projects to Metroplan Orlando for
funding consideration under Metroplan’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Facility program. The
projects listed below were ranked first and third, respectively, which means both are
likely to be funded within the next five years.
1.Winter Springs Town Center Sidewalk Improvements Project:
This project consists of the installation of sidewalks at various locations within
the Town Center, including Winter Springs High School, Doran Drive, and at
City Hall. The project enhances intermodal transportation by providing
convenient and accessible sidewalks to high school students and faculty, visitors
of Winter Springs High School, City Hall, and the Town Center. The grant
funding for this project is up to $300,000, with the only local match consisting of
Staff time for project administration, design, and inspection.
2.North Village Walk Pedestrian Connectivity Project:
This project consists of the installation of sidewalks to fill in sidewalk gaps along
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various City streets including Cortez Avenue, 1 Street, Devon Avenue, Fairfax
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Avenue, Sherry Avenue, and 3 Street. These streets are in the vicinity of high
pedestrian attractors such as Winter Springs Elementary School, Torcaso Park,
Sunshine Park, the Winter Springs Senior Center, and bus stops on S.R. 434. The
grant funding for this project is up to $300,000, with the only local match
consisting of Staff time for project administration, design, and inspection.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This agenda item is for information only and has no fiscal impact.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item Has Been Electronically Forwarded To The Mayor And City
Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, And All eAlert/eCitizen Recipients, And Is
Available On The City’s Website, LaserFiche, And The City’s Server. Additionally, Portions Of
This Agenda Item Are Typed Verbatim On The Respective Meeting Agenda Which Has Also
Been Electronically Forwarded To The Individuals Noted Above; And Which Is Also Available
On The City’s Website, LaserFiche, And The City’s Server; Has Been Sent To City Staff,
Media/Press Representatives On File With The City, And All Individuals Who Have Requested
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Such Information; And Has Been Posted Outside City Hall; Posted Inside City Hall With
Additional Copies Available For The General Public; And Posted At Five (5) Different
Locations Around The City. This Agenda Item Is Also Available To Any New Individual
Requestors. City Staff Is Always Willing To Discuss This Or Any Agenda Item With Any
Interested Individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission review and accept the information in this
agenda item.
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