LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WEST FLORIDA HISTORIC PRESERVATION, INC. (WFHPI) FOR ZARAGOZA STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve an Interlocal Agreement with West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. for the Zaragoza Street Improvement Project.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The UWF Historic Trust is proposing street modifications to the 200 block of E Zaragoza to improve the visitor experience. This project originated from a concept developed in 2015 that was part of an Interpretive Master Plan for the Historic Trust. The focus is on enhancing the visitor experience by creating a safer streetscape, having accessible walkways, clear wayfinding, and improving the visual ascetics. Visitation at the many museums and Historic Village operated by the Historic Trust continues to increase, with last year’s visitation totaling over 200,000 visitors. The proposed street improvements will include a slight reduction in on-street parking, narrowing the street, improving crosswalks, adding a mid-block raised crosswalk, and planting trees. This project will greatly improve the ascetics, safety, and usability of this section of Zaragoza Street.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
Budget: $ 100,000.00 (amount WFHPI will reimburse)
Actual: $ 99,115.00
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Within 30 days after completion of the construction of the Improvements, WFHPI shall reimburse the City for all design and other costs incurred by the City up to and including completion of design for costs not in excess of $100,000.00. WFHPI intends to reimburse the City from the proceeds of that certain Grant from the Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State, bearing grant number 24.h.sc.900.119. However, WFHPI’s obligations under Section 2 shall not be contingent upon its receipt of such Grant proceeds.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
9/29/2023
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Amy Tootle, PE, Director of Public Works & Facilities
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Interlocal Agreement, WFHPI
PRESENTATION: No end