Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 26-R22, Authorizing the Final Acceptance of Public Roadway Improvements for SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3 (P23-167), Constructed by Sansone Group, LLC.
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Submitted By: Clyde Cuffy, P.E., Public Works
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Executive Summary (General Business): Sansone Group, LLC has completed the construction of SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3 (P23-167) as approved by City Council. The developer has requested the City accept ownership and maintenance of the roadway improvements in accordance with City Code of Ordinance Section 156.150.
Presentation Information: Staff will be available to answer questions.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council accept the roadway improvements in accordance with Section 156.150 of the City Code of Ordinances.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and accept the roadway improvements.
2. Move that the Council not accept the roadway improvements and provide staff direction.
Background: Sansone Group, LLC (Developer) has completed the construction of SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3. The roadway plans were approved by City Council on December 4, 2023, by Resolution 23-R129. The approved roadway plans detail the construction of the two lane roadway together with landscaping, sidewalk, and drainage improvements. SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3. extends the roadway 5,121 linear feet from the SW Hegener Drive intersection, north to the SW Marshall Parkway intersection. The total construction cost incurred by the developer for the project was $11,724,292.72. The Developer has provided the project cost in the form of a Construction Contract, maintenance bond, warranty, Bill of Sale and Owner’s Affidavit for the improvements constructed within the road right-of-way for the respective project. The Public Works and Utility Systems Departments inspected the public infrastructure as it was being constructed within the road right-of-way of SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3 in addition to performing a substantial completion and final acceptance review in accordance with the Florida Statues and City Code. The Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Engineer has certified the improvements of SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3 to be turned over to the City have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and per the City’s specifications. The Landscape Architect has certified that the landscape improvements of SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3 have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and per the City’s specifications. Representatives of the Public Works Department generated a punch list on May 12, 2025, for the SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3 project (P23-167). A final inspection was performed on July 31, 2025, to confirm all punch list items were satisfied. Upon review of the information provided by the developer, roadway engineer of record and landscape architect, the Public Works Department recommends that the roadway and landscape improvements constructed by Sansone Group, LLC. be accepted to be in accordance with City Code.
The City Attorney’s Office has reviewed the Bill of Sale and Owner’s Affidavit for these public improvements in accordance with City Code.
Issues/Analysis: City Council’s execution of this Resolution will formally accept ownership and maintenance responsibility of the completed roadway improvements. The ownership and maintenance responsibility of the completed landscape improvements will be the City’s unless and until the developer enters into a Landscaping Maintenance Agreement that states otherwise with the City.
Financial Information: Roadway pavement typically has a service life of 15 to 20 years; therefore, maintenance costs are anticipated to be minimal for the initial service life. The maintenance costs associated with turf and landscaping of the 5,121 LF of roadways is estimated to be $48,000 annually.
Special Consideration: In accordance with City Code 156.148 (E), the City Council shall either approve, partially approve, or reject the improvements based on the recommendation from the City Engineer. The City must notify the developer in writing, by certified mail, not later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of the notice from the developer if the City intends to accept or not accept responsibility of the improvements. Failure of the governing body to send or provide such notification to the developer within forty-five (45) days shall be deemed to constitute approval of the improvements, and the obligor and surety, if any, shall be released from all liability pursuant to such performance guarantee for such improvements. Based on the receipt date of February 19, 2026, a notice needs to be sent to the developer by no later than April 5, 2026.
Location of Project: SW Anthony F. Sansone Sr. Boulevard - Phase 3 is from the SW Hegener Drive intersection, north to the SW Marshall Parkway intersection.
Business Impact Statement: N/A
Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Owner’s affidavits for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
3. Bill of Sale Absolute for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
4. Warranty Records for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
5. Cost Estimate for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
6. Maintenance Bond for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
7. Engineer’s Certification for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
8. Irrigation Certification for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
9. Landscape Certification for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
10. Recorded Plat of SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
11. Roadway Turnover Request letter for SW Anthony F Sansone Sr. Boulevard Phase 3
12. Location 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: 26057-03
Legal Sufficiency Review:
Reviewed by Elizabeth L. Hertz, Senior Deputy City Attorney. Approved as to Legal form and sufficiency by Richard Berrios, City Attorney.