ADD-ON LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-001 SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDING
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-001:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDING TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A MULTI-USE PATH AT HOLLICE T. WILLIAMS PARK; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) annually solicits the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside program funding opportunity. The TA Set-Aside provides funding for programs and projects consistent with Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act under 23 U.S.C. 133(h). These set-aside funds include all projects and activities defined as TA: On- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation, community improvement activities, environmental mitigation, and projects for planning, designing or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right-of-way of formerly divided highways.
As a member of the Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), the City must submit its project to the TPO to be collectively prioritized for submittal to the FDOT. FDOT will only be reviewing the top two (2) priorities from each TPO area. The City’s Legion Field/Global Learning Academy multi-modal project was funded in the FY 23 - 27 Work Program.
This cycle, TA funding is sought for design and construction of a Multi-Use Path in the Hollice T. Williams Park from E Jordan St to E Blount St. The path is a critical component of the adopted Hollice T. Williams Greenway Framework Plan and part of the RESTORE funded design work underway through partnership with Escambia County. The 0.47-mile segment will provide enhanced connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians to access downtown and serve as a safe off-road transportation facility for the surrounding community.
This project is already identified in the CRA FY 2022 Annual Work Plan and part of the Eastside Redevelopment Board recommended project list. Due to the application submittal timeline, an add-on item is being brought to the City Council to adopt a resolution of support for the proposed project at the January 20, 2022 City Council meeting.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $549,312.76 Transportation Alternatives Grant
Actual: $399,500.19 Construction
39,950.02 Contingency
43,945.02 Engineering
65,917.53 Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI)
$549,312.76
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the resolution will allow for the application of the Transportation Alternatives Grant. Once the grant has been approved by the FDOT, a legislative item will be brought before City Council for approval to accept the grant as well as a supplemental budget resolution appropriating the grant funds. There are additional components of the overall park design associated with the multi-use path such as bike racks, historic address pavement markings, removal of existing concrete, and tree installation that will be sought through other funding sources.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
1/13/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Amy Tootle - Public Works Director
Brad Hinote P.E., City Engineer
Caitlin Cerame, Transportation Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 2022-001
2) Multi-Use Path Location Map
3) Site Plan and Conceptual Costs for entire Hollice T. Williams Park Project
4) Hollice T. Williams Park - 60% Design Concept Cost Estimate
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