HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011 02 28 Informational 103 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) For Sidewalk Funding COMMISSION AGENDA
Informational X
ITEM 103 Consent
Public Hearings
Regular
February 28, 2011
Regular Meeting
Mgr. / ept.
Authorizatio
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department- Planning Division and Public Works Department -
Engineering Division in conjunction with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
(BPAC) wish to inform the City Commission of their intention to apply for a 2011 -2012
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for $300,000 for sidewalk funding within the area
between Sheoah Blvd / MacGregor Rd (on the west), S.R. 419 (on the north), Sherry Av (on the
east), and S.R. 434 (on the south).
SYNOPSIS:
The demographics in this area (known as Census Tract 214.01; Block Group 2) qualify it for
CDBG funding.
CONSIDERATIONS:
APPLICABLE LAW, PUBLIC POLICY, AND EVENTS
Winter Springs Comprehensive Plan
Code of Ordinances
BACKGROUND DATA
A recent sidewalk gap inventory was prepared and presented to the BPAC for consideration. The
inventory identified this area of the City as one of several priority areas for public sidewalk
funding based on criteria identified in the Comprehensive Plan (such as proximity to, and
number of, pedestrian attractors [see MTE Policy 1.1.3]).
This area is a priority given its Y4 mile proximity to a number of pedestrian attractors:
• Winter Springs Elementary School
• LYNX Route #434
• Torcaso Park
• Sunshine Park
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Additionally, this area was built on a grid pattern and therefore has a high level of street
interconnectivity, supporting its walkability, once sidewalks are provided.
The demographics of this area indicate a population of 2261 persons that relies heavily on public
transit. Sidewalks will help residents to more safely access public transit.
Sidewalks will also help students who attend Winter Springs Elementary School to walk to school
more safely.
This is one of several grants and funding strategies that the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (BPAC) is pursuing to support and fund bicycle and pedestrian mobility projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 2011 -2012 CDBG request is for $300,000 in Federal funding to provide approximately 1.6
linear miles of 5' sidewalk. In kind funding for project design, management, administration, and
construction inspection will be provided by Staff.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission; City Manager; City
Attorney /Staff; placed in Press Packets; placed in the City Hall (Lobby) City Commission
Meeting binder; and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server.
Additionally, information related to this Agenda Item has been sent to media/press representatives
who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, all Homeowner's Associations on file
with the City, all individuals who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Department
Directors; and also 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.
Tentative Implementation Schedule:
March 4, 2011- CDBG Application due
October 2011 Selected projects receive CDBG funding (subject to Federal funding).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff along with the BPAC wishes to inform the City Commission of their pursuit of CDBG
funding for sidewalks.
ATTACHMENTS:
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