LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council President Gerald Wingate
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LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE US29 CONNECTOR AND BEULAH INTERCHANGE JOINT PROJECT APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE TRIUMPH GULF COAST BOARD
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council authorize the Council President to send a letter of support for the US29 Connector and Beulah Interchange Joint Project Application to Triumph Gulf Coast Board.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners approved submitting an application to the Triumph Gulf Coast Board for the US 29 Connector and Beulah Interchange Joint Project.
The Project, from SR10 (Nine Mile Road) to CR184 (Muscogee Road), including a new I-10 interchange, is vitally important, and will provide multiple benefits (new hurricane evacuation route / Interstate 10 access, public safety improvements, congestion relief to surrounding facilities including US29 and US90A, economic development opportunities, etc.) to not only Escambia County, but also for the greater region.
Escambia County Staff plans to present the full project application to the TPO Board at the June 13, 2018 meeting; Escambia County has requested a letter of support from the City of Pensacola.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Draft Letter of Support
PRESENTATION: No