Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 26-R04, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into and Execute a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation for Federal Funds Concerning the Construction of the Sidewalk on the East Side of Northwest Volucia Drive from Northwest East Torino Parkway to West Blanton Boulevard; Providing for Conflict; Providing for Severability; Providing an Effective Date.
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Submitted By: Emily Seitter, Capital Improvement Projects Administrator, Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: Emily Seitter, Public Works
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie & Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
3. Purpose: To enter into a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New
5. Duration: Construction to be completed in FY2025/26
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: Provides for pedestrian access, includes improvements to drainage and the swale system, and further connects major roadways as intended in the Sidewalk Master Plan.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): City participation for the construction-only costs for this project is estimated to be $790,453.00
Presentation Information: Staff will be available to answer any questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and complete the motion in the Affirmative.
2. Move that the Council not approve the recommendation and provide staff direction.
Background: The Volucia Drive sidewalk project is included in the City’s 10-Year Sidewalk Master Plan. In coordination with the St. Lucie County Transportation Planning Organization, the project was submitted for the 2025 FDOT Transportation Alternatives Program grant cycle. The project was selected by FDOT District 4 for award under the Local Agency Program. The length of the proposed sidewalk is approximately 5,300 Linear Feet, or 1 mile.
Issues/Analysis: The Resolution authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a LAP Agreement with FDOT and allows City Staff to take actions necessary to implement the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Financial Information: The FDOT LAP Agreement projects the project cost at approximately $1,534,515.00, this includes a 20% contingency as required on federally funded projects; In connection with the 8-foot-wide concrete sidewalk, activities include but are not limited to substantial improvements to the drainage and swale system, utility adjustments, striping and signage, and sod restoration. The current FDOT participation amount, per the LAP Agreement, is $744,062.00. A remainder of $790,453.00 is anticipated.
Special Consideration: Staff initially anticipated an FDOT participation amount of $650,00.00. The increase of $94,062.00 will further enhance the holistic improvements that support the sidewalk project. Staff will remain diligent in pursuing a Supplemental Agreement from FDOT for additional funding on this infrastructure project, should it become available.
Location of Project: East side of Northwest Volucia Drive from Northwest East Torino Parkway to West Blanton Blvd.
Attachments:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Draft LAP Agreement
3. Engineer’s Cost Estimate
4. Draft Project Map
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: 25350-05
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Russell Ward, Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.