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 Re...
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