Agenda Item # 12.a.
City Commission Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 02/03/2014
- Re
- FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement - South 31st Street Sidewalks
- Submitted For:
- John Andrews
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 14-R04, authorizing the execution of a Local Agency Program (LAP) Agreement with FDOT for South 31st Street sidewalk improvements from Tennessee Avenue to Okeechobee Road; and approval of the Federal-Aid Project Funding Request.
SUMMARY:
This LAP Agreement provides federal funding, under the Safe Routes 2 School Program, allowing for sidewalk improvements along 31st Street. These walks will be constructed on both sides of the roadway between Tennessee Avenue and Okeechobee Road. In addition, Tennessee Avenue will receive a sidewalk on the north side of the roadway between South 31st Street and South 30th Street. These walkways will provide a safe route for Fairlawn Elementary students walking to and from school. ? Upon execution of the LAP Agreement and Federal-Aid Project Funding Request, construction funding in an amount equivalent to $383,563.00 will be awarded to the City of Fort Pierce.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend execution of the LAP Agreement and the Federal-Aid Project Funding Request.
ALTERNATIVES:
Take no action and leave roadway without adequate pedestrian pathways.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Engineering Department
COORDINATED WITH:
FDOT, Public Works, Planning
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- N/A
- Fiscal Year:
- N/A
- Account:
- N/A
- Amount:
- N/A
OTHER INFORMATION:
Construction shall be initially funded by SMU Account No. 403-4300-538-3490 in the amount of $383,563.00 with reimbursement by FDOT as per the conditions specified in the LAP Agreement.