Placement: Proclamations and Special presentations
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Port St. Lucie Boulevard Corridor Planning Study and Financial Feasibility Report
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Submitted By: Laura H. Dodd, AICP, Senior/Transportation Planner
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): This is a request for City Council directive to undertake the Port St. Lucie Boulevard Corridor Plan and approve an Interlocal Agreement for the TCRPC (Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council) to proceed, as consultant to the City, for the study. The study consists of two phases: Phase #1 including the analysis and drafting of the PSL Corridor Planning Study and Phase #2 including a Financial Feasibility Analysis Report.
Presentation Information: Staff will provide a brief presentation.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the request.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve the request.
2. Move that the Council not approve and provide staff direction.
Background: The PSL Boulevard Corridor Plan is one of three proposed studies to be completed by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council through interlocal agreement. This corridor study is a planning project that defines the relationships between a roadway and its adjacent land and is an effective tool for assessing existing conditions, developing a preferred future condition, and can offer interim fixes for transitioning corridors as they change.
Issues/Analysis: See staff presentation.
Financial Information: The PSL Boulevard Corridor Budget proposal request $110,000 for Phase #1 and $25,000 for Phase #2; a total of $135,000 in FY 21/22.
Special Consideration: See staff presentation.
Location of Project: The proposed area of study is Port St. Lucie Boulevard, generally located south of Gatlin Boulevard and north of Becker Road; approximately 3.5 miles.
Attachments: 1. Staff Presentation 2. Port St. Lucie Boulevard Corridor Study and Financial Feasibility Scope 3. Interlocal Agreement
NOTE: All of the listed items in the “Attachment” 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: 6980
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by James D. Stokes, City Attorney.