Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R55, Supporting Sidewalk/Trail Improvements within The Florida Power & Light Overhead Transmission Easement from SW Hayworth Avenue to SW Dreyfuss Boulevard, Providing Connection from The Florida Department of Transportation Jobs Express Terminal Park & Ride Station South to O.L. Peacock Sr. Park.
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Submitted By: Emily Seitter, Project Manager, Public Works Department
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal for vibrant neighborhoods.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Emily Seitter, Public Works Department
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
3. Purpose: The City is seeking a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant from the St. Lucie County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) for the construction of a 12’ wide sidewalk/trail to connect the FDOT Jobs Express Terminal Park & Ride Station (SW Hayworth Avenue) south to O.L. Peacock Sr. Park (SW Dreyfuss Boulevard). The TPO is requesting a Resolution from City Council supporting this project and grant application.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: NA
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Peacock Trail is identified for development on the City Sidewalk Masterplan and is also identified as number 11 on the TPO Masterplan. The development of this trail will facilitate the safe passage of pedestrians, cyclists, and others between the FDOT Jobs Express Terminal Park & Ride Station and the O.L. Peacock Sr. Park.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): The TPO grant currently indicates availability of FDOT participating funds in the amount of $650,000.00 for the construction phase of the project. The Engineering Cost Estimate for the project is $1,615,703.24. The estimated City contribution is a total of $965,703.24. The development of Peacock Trail is included in the City Sidewalk Masterplan. CIP staff will continue working with the Parks and Recreation Department to coordinate efforts and explore supplemental funding opportunities.
Presentation Information: NA
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Resolution.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the Resolution.
2. Move that the Council not approve the Resolution and provide staff with direction.
Background: The proposed Peacock Trail project is included in the adopted City Sidewalk Master Plan, which is intended to fulfill one of the City’s strategic goals to provide safe and vibrant neighborhoods. Completing this project as a multi-modal path, which will connect the FDOT Jobs Express Terminal Park & Ride Station south to the O.L Peacock Sr. Park, is identified in the 10-year Parks and Recreation System Master Plan and has received positive input from residents. The application for the TAP Grant has been reviewed and approved by each of the initial TPO Sub-Committees; Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), and TPO Board.
Issues/Analysis: NA
Financial Information: The TAP Grant currently indicates availability of FDOT participating funds in the amount of $650,000.00 for the construction phase of the project. The Engineering Cost Estimate for the project is $1,615,703.24. The estimated City contribution is a total of $965,703.24. The development of Peacock Trail is included in the City Sidewalk Masterplan. CIP will continue working with the Parks and Recreation Department to coordinate efforts and explore supplemental funding opportunities.
Special Consideration: Communication and resident engagement regarding the Peacock Trail Project has been presented as part of various City outreach events held by Parks and Recreation and the Public Works Department. Resident participation in the 2021 Port St. Lucie National Community Survey identified mobility (including sidewalks) as the second most important priority. O.L. Peacock Sr. Park was rated as "very important" in the projects listed in the 10-year Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The Peacock Trail connects to this regional park. The survey also touched on the transportation system (including bicycle and pedestrian) which was also rated as "very important." The 10-year Parks & Recreation System Master Plan (Rev. 2021) rated walking and hiking trails as the most important facility to households.
Location of Project: The trail is approximately 1 mile long and connects the FDOT Jobs Express Terminal Park & Ride Station (SW Hayworth Avenue) south to SW Dreyfuss Boulevard, providing connection to O.L. Peacock Sr. Park.
Attachments: 1. Peacock Trail Project Map 2. Peacock Trail_2023 St. Lucie TPO TAP Funding Application_CPSL 3. Peacock Trail Project Council Resolution
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachments” section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.
Internal Reference Number: 10029
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Richard A. Berrios, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.