LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: D.C. Reeves, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-124 SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FUNDING
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-124.
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:
Staff requests approval of a resolution of support for the annual Transportation Alternatives Program project submission to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This cycle, staff would like to submit design and construction for phase one and two of a concrete multi-use path at Hollice T. Williams park. The path will be ADA compliant and include appropriate measures to route pedestrians across roadways. Phase limits are:
• Phase One is from E. Jordan St to E. Blount St.
• Phase Two is from E. Blount St. to Cervantes St.
Last cycle, the city submitted phase one of the multi-use path in Hollice T. Williams park, from E. Jordan St. to E. Blount St. It ranked number one through the TPO criteria selection process. At this time, staff does not know if FDOT will fund phase one, as the Tentative Five-Year Work Program for Fiscal Years 2024-2028 will be presented on Wednesday, Dec. 7. If it is not funded, staff will submit both phases and emphasize phase 1 as the priority. If it is funded, staff will submit for phase 2.
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 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 identified as a top priority of the Eastside Redevelopment Board and is included in its’ recommended project list.
Program Background
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.
PRIOR ACTION:
January 20, 2022 - Resolution No. 2022-001 was approved to support a Transportation Alternatives application for a multi-use path in Hollice T. Williams park from E Jordan St. to E Blount St. in the amount of $549,312.76.
FUNDING:
Budget: $549,312.76 Phase 1
570,942.81 Phase 2
$1,120,255.57
Actual: $399,500.19 Construction
43,945.02 Engineering
39,950.02 Contingency
65,917.53 Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI)
$549,312.76 Phase 1 Total
$415,231.14 Construction
45,675.42 Engineering
41,523.11 Contingency
68,513.14 Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI)
$570,942.81 Phase 2 Total
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the resolution will allow for submittal of the application to FDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Program opportunity. If the funding request is 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
12/1/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
Amy Tootle, PE - Director Public Works & Facilities
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 2022 - 124
2) Location Map
5) Overall Site Plan
PRESENTATION: No end