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Home My WebLink About2005 04 25 Informational 304, Status of Current Capital Improvement Projects COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 304 CONSENT INFORMATIONAL X PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR April 25, 2005 Meeting MGR. rv- /DEPT ,/r Authorization REQUEST: Public Works Department is advising the City Commission of the status of various Capital Improvement Projects PURPOSE: This agenda item is to update the Commission on the status of current Capital Improvement projects, CONSIDERATION: TRAFFIC/TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT SR 434 Improvements (Village Walk) - APAC has completed concrete median separators and proceeding with foundations for mast arm traffic signals. Intersections at Costa Rica Drive and Hacienda Drive to be closed April 18 and April 25 respectively. Hardscape feature construction to begin within 3 weeks as material arrives, Pending notification from landscape contractor to view material tagged for installation. (4/18/05) SR 434 Town Center Corridor Analysis - The draft report was delivered on March 21 st and staff is working with Glatting Jackson representatives to schedule a meeting with FDOT. Crash data is being assimilated into the report. (4/18/2005) SR 434/ Doran Drive Traffic Signal - This is a joint design project with CPH Engineers and PEC, Inc, The project involves installation of a traffic signal at Doran Drive and SR 434. The City Hall/Tuskawilla Trails median opening will be required to be changed to a directional only to get signalization at Doran Drive, Permit applications have been approved by FDOT. Project was advertised for bid on August 15 with the bid opening on September 15, Two bids were received. Bids were rejected as they both came in higher than the amount budgeted. Decision was made to investigate piggybacking off the Seminole County Contract for the signal installation and investigate doing the same for the road construction. The stamped asphalt will be made an alternate bid. FDOT disapproved staff application to install colored pavers or colored concrete for the crosswalks. The commission approved the contract for the installation of the traffic signal on November 22, 2004. Staff is in discussion with the lowest bidder under the Seminole County Contract regarding night work with the stamped asphalt and MOT. Notice of Award mailed to Traffic Control Devices week of February 7th. The purchase of the Blumberg property on the NW corner is complete. Awaiting utility easement from the Jesup's Reserve project before issuing April 25, 2005 Information Item 304 Page 2 the Notice to Proceed for the road work. Based upon the findings of the traffic study performed by Glatting Jackson (Walter Kulash), the City will be requesting FDOT to retain the full access at City Hall. (3/21/05) SR 419/ Moss Road Turn Lane - Construction is complete, requirements for transfer of the funds from FDOT pending receipt of certified as-built plans from contractor. (2/14/05) Cross Seminole Trail North (Wade Street to Town Gardena Avenue) - Construction continues by Schuller Contractors, Inc of Orlando on this $1,589,000,00 project. The proposed construction limit for the 3.5 miles of paved trail is from Gee Creek (500 feet east of Wade Street) to approximately 500 east of Magnolia Park and from the SR 434 trail bridge to Gardena Avenue. The portion of the trail in the middle of the Schrimsher property impacted by the eagles nest is not included in the project. County staff hopes to perform this work as part of this contract. Clearing has been completed along entire trail corridor, Base material being placed east and west of Tuskawilla Road. Sidewalk closure at Parkstone on April 18 to begin installation of new stormdrain pipe. (4/18105) Pedestrian Bridge - Cross Seminole Trail- Construction complete (4/18/05) Cross Seminole Trail Connector (Wade Street to Wekiva Trail) - Staff is working with County staff on evaluating the wetlands along the preferred route, The City Manager and Mayor are working with Rep. Mealor on state and/or federal funding for this alternative. (4/18/05) Magnolia Park Phase II - Phase II of Magnolia Park consists of the construction of the Amphitheater with restrooms and drinking fountains to act as a trail head for the Cross Seminole Trail and an inter active water feature in this O,67::!: acres. Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc (SRI) was approved by the Commission on January 10, 2005, for the architectural services. CPH Engineers, Inc has been authorized by the Commission under Amendment 78 on June 9, 2003, for services related to the landscape and hardscape design in conjunction with SRI. Both SRI and CPR Engineers are currently developing the plans for the construction of Magnolia Park Phase II, Progress meeting held on April 14 to review CPH drawings. (4/18/05) Blumberg Boulevard Trail - The Blumberg Boulevard Trail consist of the construction of the trail with amenities from Magnolia Park to the intersection of Blumberg Boulevard and Doran Drive, The trail will have stone pavers with sitting arboretum and proposed sculpture gardens, to include the Rotary Club sponsored Veterans Memorial. Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc (SRI) was approved by the Commission on January 10, 2005, for the architectural services, CPR Engineers, Inc has been authorized by the Commission under Amendment 78 on June 9, 2003, for services related to the landscape and hardscape design in conjunction with SRI. Progress meeting held on April 14 to review CPH drawings. (4/18/05) Central Winds Park Way - Final road design ongoing by CPR. Additional right of way has been requested from the Leerdam property and they will be submitting a conceptual site plan to the City Commission. Final Plan review will incorporate their proposed site plan,(4/18/05) Winter Sfrings Boulevard Reconstruction - Preliminary report was presented to the City Commission on April 11 t. Staff is evaluating the costs of all projects in the One Cent Sales Tax to develop a schedule, Received initial cost estimate for reconstruction at 2.4 million dollars, (4/18/05) April 25, 2005 Information Item 304 Page 3 UTILITY Utility/Public Works Compound - Design is 90% complete. Plan review process ongoing. Site development concerning wetlands mitigation ongoing. FDEP and Corps of Engineers permit application submitted and comments received. Resubmittal for staff review pending, (4/18/05) Well #4 - Sunshine Building and Development is contractor for this project. Both the first well and test well were grouted as of 41712005, Casings on the new well and set and the drilling is underway. (4/18/05) Reclaimed Water Augmentation - Draft report received 4/5/05 under review. (4/18/05) PARKS and RECREATION Central Winds Parkway Stormwater Piping - Sunshine Building and Development has completed installation of storm structures, piping and underdrain, Underground stormpiping is complete, This portion of the project is complete with final payment pending. (4/18105) Central Winds Park Expansion Contract C - Irrigation - System is complete with punchlist being developed, (4/18/05) Central Winds Park Expansion Contract D - Grassing - Installation of sod and sprigs completed April 14, (4/181105) PUBLIC BUILDINGS City Hall Expansion - The concept design of the expansIOn of City Hall was approved by the Commission on February 28, 2005. Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc (SRI) will be providing the design of this 4,600 square foot addition to City Hall in the northwest corner of the City Hall building. Progress meeting held on April 18. New layout proposed to address issues raised by staff which will require Commission approval when finalized, (4/18/05) COMMISSION ACTION: