Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-12-2012 regular — reading text

ay, a Maintenance Agreement is also required between the City and FDOT. Exclusions and Conditions The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits for the improvements to be installed. Funding requests in excess of $20,000 will require City Council review for approval. Program funds cannot be used to pay for permit fees, routine maintenance and labor performed by a non -licensed contractor. Physical or visual removal of architecturally important features cannot be funded through this fund as well. Program funds will not be awarded if subject property has any outstanding or pending code violations or liens. issues must be addressed and fully corrected prior to the start of the project. All improvements must conform to the City' s Land Development Code and the goals & objectives of the CRA Plan. The City reserves the right to amend the program guidelines and application process from time to time as needed. General Overview of Process I. Contact City staff to setup meeting to review project. 2. Submit the streetscape grant application and required documentation. 3. The application will be reviewed by City staff within 20 business days. If the request for grant funding is greater than $ 20,000 the application will be forwarded to the CRA and/or City Council for final approval. 4. If approved, the applicant will be notified of any required easements. 5. Agreement executed (includes any required Maintenance Agreements). 6. Project begins. 7. Submit invoices for reimbursement. Projects not completed within 180 days from the effective date of the Program Agreement entered into by and between the Participant and the CRA shall be grounds for termination of the 3 Packet P9. 74 - Funding Agreement. Grant funds will be paid to the applicant once all improvements are completed and invoices have been submitted. Additional Requirements Applicants shall be required to maintain all improvements completed under this program. Furthermore, applicants will accept liability for the improved right- of-way(s) and will be required to enter into a maintenance and hold harraless/ indcmnity agreement with the City of Fort Walton Beach upon the award of the grant funds. Improvements to FDOT rights -of w- ay will require review and approval from FDOT. Design Specifications In addition to the Land Development Code, improvements are subject to the design specifications listed below. Streetscaoe Materials Sidewalks shall meet the minimum width requirements listed below; the sidewalk is divided into four different zones from the street to the building ( if applicable). These zones include the curb zone, planter/furniture zone, pedestrian zone, and frontage zone ( if applicable). If the sidewalk does not directly abut the building (ex: a parking lot is directly behind the sidewalk), the frontage zone is not required. Total sidewalk width should be a minimum of 6 feet on collector roads and 8 feet on arterial roads. Pavers: Sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with City construction standards. The submitted site plan should contain enough information to determine if improvements are in conformity with City specifications. 4 Landscaping & Irrigation: The landscape plan should address a continuity of the materials used in the adjacent public right -of -way and shall conform to the City of Fort Walton Beach Land m Development Code. 0 O1 a` Irrigation systems. Low -volume irrigation systems must be utilized, except where c impractical. Water from irrigation systems shall not be allowed to overspray or seep onto a the roadway, sidewalks, or other paved surfaces. dN Street Furniture: The provision of street furniture should adhere to the following guidelines: nU O Street furniture and sidewalks must be accessible to all users; Clear sight lines at intersections must be maintained; 2c0 a Quantity of furnishings should reflect the available space on property ( overcrowding o street furniture should not impede sidewalk); m Establish a clear, distinct, and linear pedestrian walkway; N Size of street furniture should be proportionate to width of pedestrian walkway; m s Secure installation; EN m Safe movement; a Easily repaired/ maintained. m r? an Street furniture should maintain a comfortable pedestrian travel zone while providing useful, functional street furniture. Benches, bollards, trash receptacles, etc. that are to be located in the public right -of w- ay or within the approved streetscape area should be depicted on the submitted rn c site plan. Benches and trash receptacles for each neighborhood of the CRA district should have a o N consistent style and color. ttv Li htin : d Light fixtures for each neighborhood of the CRA District should have a consistent style and o color. Light fixtures in the public right -of w- ay shall be metered separately, and the City shall a assume the maintenance and utility costs for the fixtures. 55  14. 1. c Engineering Services 105 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SW Department Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 P: ( 850) 833 -9697 F:( 850) 833 -9926 Community Redevelopment Agency ER APPLICATION FOR CRA STREETSCAPE GRANT 0 a` cN APPLICANT: Name: _ Address: - - fm7N60A y owner or Agent) Phone: U Email: 3 PROPERTY OWNER: Name: 0NNc Ka TaxTax ParcelParcel IDID Number:Number: vm Legal Description: AttachAttach separateseparate sheetsheet itit necessary)necessary) MXMX - - 11 RECREC RR- - 11 RR- - 11 EE ElEl RR- - 22 YCYC CF CG PUD MX -2 MB CTP Zonin District: Are there any liens or Yes No If yes, briefly explain why. existing code violations on the propert ? Briefly Describe the Proposed Improvements To the property: NOTE: Please attach minimum of two 2 ) photographs of property. Paeket Pg. 77  14. 1. c Have you ever received a Grant or Loan through the CRA and /or the City of Fort Walton Beach? Yes No Check all that a 1 rLandscaping Work What work will be com feted? enities ( benches, trash can, etc.) system Site preparation El Lighting: Other Required Documents: Site plan depicting the proposed improvements and improvements on adjacent public right -of -way ( streetscape). Complete list of amenities to be provided in the public right -of -way, or in an