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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 603
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR X
October 8, 2007
Meeting
MGR (1/' /DEPT //;7-
Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Department responding to the City Commission Request for
Adopt-a-Road Information
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide Adopt-a-Road cost and implementation
information as requested by the City Commission at the September 10, 2007 meeting.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
Adopt-a-Road programs have been very successful at reducing litter and improving the
appearance of public roads throughout Florida. They are prolific at the County and State level and
somewhat scarce at the City level, primarily due to the characteristics of the rights of way each entity
maintains. However, there are some opportunities in the City of Winter Springs where a similar
program could be effective.
FDOT and Seminole both have Adopt-a-Road programs. The basic parameters of each are:
Volunteers Commit to.....
· "Adopt" a minimum one mile section (FDOT two miles)
· Commit to a minimum of one year (FDOT two years)
. Remove litter a minimum of four times per year
· Submit proper completion forms after each activity
. Follow all specified safety and supervision regulations
Government entity agrees to. . . . .
. Provide educational safety meetings
. Provide safety vests and litter bags
. Pick up litter bags
· Post Adopt-a-Road signs at the beginning and end of each roads
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The roads which would be the primary candidates for a City Adopt-a-Road program are in
the Ranchlands. The frequency of maintenance, varied maintenance by the adjacent homeowner, and
rural characteristics make these roads unique from other City roads. Staff does not envision other
City streets such as Sheoah Boulevard or Winter Springs Boulevard being good candidates. These
roads are already under contract maintenance which includes litter pickup. There would no
maintenance savings, limited aesthetic benefit, and the negative appearance of additional signage.
The Vistawilla Drive median was referred to by the Commission as a potential candidate
when this issue was first brought up. However, it is currently not maintained by the City due to the
commitment by the residential developer as part of improvements installed on Vistawilla Drive when
Howell Creek Reserve and Eagles Watch were constructed. This area is also outside of the TLBD
boundaries. Staff does support having the City take over the Vistawilla Drive median as part of the
regular right of way maintenance program if so desired by the City Commission.
FUNDING
The annual costs for an Adopt-a-Road litter removal program are estimated at less than
$1,000 depending on the level of interest.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission review the Adopt-a-Road information provided and
direct staff to mimic the Seminole County Adopt-a-Road program if deemed appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION:
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