Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 05-11-2010 Regular — reading text

intersection of Mooney Road and Lewis Turner Boulevard to include pedestrian- activated signals and striping at all three crossings. 2. Complete the construction of new sidewalk along Wright Parkway to fill in the gaps to include approximately 3, 450 linear feet of sidewalk on Wright Parkway from Mary Esther Cutoff NW to Miracle Strip Parkway SW.  CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH MEMORANDUM To: Robert T. Mearns, City Manager From: Estelle Jones, Planner II Through: Samantha D. Abell, Planning Manager Through: Michael D. Beedie, P. E., Engineering and Utility Services Director Date: April 29, 2010 Subject: Resolution 2010 -2 — Authorization to Resubmit Projects for Transportation Enhancement Program Funding 1. BACKGROUND: 1. l. The purpose of the Transportation Enhancement Program is to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the Nation' s intermodal transportation system. 1. 2. On April 28, 2009, City Council approved Resolution 2009 -10, supporting the resubmittal of Transportation Enhancement Projects ( TEP) originally submitted on May 9, 1995 by Resolution 95 -10. The City currently has two projects on the project priority list that have remained unfunded. The projects are currently ranked first and third on the Okaloosa -Walton Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Project Priority List. 1. 3. Transportation Enhancement Projects are required to be submitted, along with a supporting resolution, each year to remain on the priority list for funding. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. In order to continue to request funding for the two projects, the City Council is required to authorize the resubmittal of the applications via approval of the supporting Resolution 2010 -2. The two projects, which have been on the priority list since 1995, are: 2. 1. 1. Improve crosswalk facilities at the intersection of Mooney Road and Lewis Turner Boulevard to include pedestrian- activated signals. and striping at all three crossings. 2. 1. 2. Complete the construction of new sidewalk along Wright Parkway to fill in the gaps to include approximately 3, 450 linear feet of sidewalk on Wright Parkway from Mary Esther Cutoff NW to Miracle Strip Parkway SW. 12_  2. 2. Upon approval of Resolution 2010 -2, the applications and supporting resolution will be forwarded to the TPO. The TPO will then re -rank the projects, and the projects will remain on the priority list for fiznding as funds become available. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1. The resolution does not commit the City to any funding and provides an opportunity to obtain state funding for transportation enhancement projects. 4. RECOMMENDATION: 4. 1. Staff requests City Council approval of Resolution 2010 -2 to support the resubmittal of two City of Fort Walton Beach projects for inclusion on the Okaloosa- Walton Transportation Planning Organization' s Transportation Enhancement Project priority list to provide the City an opportunity to obtain state funding for transportation enhancement proj ects. 5. ATTACHMENTS: 5. 1. Resolution 2010 -2 5. 2. Resubmittal Applications for Inclusion on TPO Transportation Enhancement Project Priority List 5. 3. Transportation Enhancement Project Priorities for FY 2010 -2014 6. SIGNATURE BLOCK: 6. 1. Submitted By: y zq Estelle Jo s Planner II 6. 2. Reviewed and Concur: 3 Samantha D. Abell, Planning Manager 6. 3. Reviewed and Concur: " 3 •'ao/ ichael D. Beedie, P. E. Cor. +• f3, Engineering and Utility Services Director 6.4. Reviewed for Agenda: fAe T. Mearns anager 13-  Estelle Jones From: Toni Craig [ to ni @tonicraig. info] Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:47 PM To: Estelle Jones Cc: Samantha Abell; Michael Beedie Subject: RE: Resolutions 10 -02 and 10 -14 Stella don' t understand why there should be two separate resolutions. The numbers are not included in the resolutions themselves. Otherwise, attached are my revised sufficient resolutions. Thank you. Toni L Craig Attorney Fla. Bar No 115444 850) 243 -6969 Fax: ( 850) 244 -8929 www.tonicraig. info From: Estelle Jones [ mailto: ejones @fwb. org] Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 8: 54 AM To: toni @tonicraig. info Cc: Samantha Abell; Michael Beedie Subject: Resolutions 10 -02 and 10 -14 Toni, Attached please find Resolution 10 -02 supporting construction projects described in Exhibit A that are consistent with policies of the OWTPO and Resolution 10 -14 authorizing application for a construction project described in Exhibit A consistent with polici s of the OWTPO. Please confirm legal form and sufficiency. For your reference, the staff reports and backup materials are also included. Michael- I received the reso numbers from Helen and went ahead and plugged them in. Thank You, Stella Jones, Planner II Engineering Services Department Planning and Economic Development Division City of Fort Walton Beach, FL Ph: ( 850) 833 -9697 F: ( 850) 833 -9926 www.fwb.org Please Note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from City of Fort Walton Beach officials are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e -mail address and communications may therefore be subject to public disclosure. Think Green - Please consider the environment before printing this e- mail. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9. 0. 814 / Virus Database: 271. 1. 1/ 2841 - Release Date: 04/ 28/ 10 13: 27: 00 4/ 29/ 2010 14-  RE- SUBMITTAL APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AND )FOUND TO BE ELIGIBLE Date of Original Application: May 9, 1995 Date of Re- submittal: May 12, 2010 Project Sponsor: City of Fort Walton Beach Project Name: Crosswalk Improvements at Mooney Road and Lewis Turner Boulevard Project Description: The signalized intersection at Mooney Road and Lewis Turner Boulevard currently contains no pedestrian accommodations. The improvements include striping new. crosswalks and four (4) pedestrian activated signals. The estimated cost is approximately 27, 178. Contact: Michael Beedie, P. E. Title: Engineering & Utility Services Department Director Address: P. O. Box 4009, Fort Walton.Beach, FL 32549 Phone: ( 850) 833 -9612 ' Fax: ( 850) 833 -9926 E -mail: mbeediea,fwb.org Choose 1 alternative: Please continue to rank this project and include the project in the TPO' s Draft X Transportation Improvement Program ( TIP). Please do not continue to rank this project and do not include the project in the TPO' s Draft Transportation Improvement Program ( TIP). Are you willing to administer all phases of above project through Local Agency Program ( LAP) process? X Yes No IMPORTANT: Any re- submittal not received by the May 21, 2010 deadline will be dropped from consideration for Enhancement funds. Please inform TPO staff if your project is being constructed through another funding source. Signature Date: o5ia zcs o 15-  RE- SUBMITTAL APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AND FOUND TO BE ELIGIBLE Date of Original Application: May 9, 1995 Date of Re- submittal: May 12, 2010 Project Sponsor: City of Fort Walton Beach Project Name: Sidewalk Improvements along Wright Parkway Project Description: Sidewalk gaps on the east side of Wright Parkway in Fort Walton Beach include: the section from U. S. 98 to Hollywood Boulevard (directly adjacent to Fort Walton Beach High School, also serves Edwins Elementary School on the same road), the section from Linda Lane to Olde Cypress Circle, and the section from Rogers Street to Sullivan Street. The estimated total cost, including design and construction, is $ 206, 000. Contact: Michael Beedie, P. E. Title: Engineering & Utility Services Department Director Address: P. O. Box 4009, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 Phone: ( 850) 833 -9612 Fax: ( 850) 833 -9926 E -mail: mbeedie@fwb.org Choose 1 alternative: Please continue to rank this project and include the project in the TPO' s Draft 0 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). F1Please do not continue to rank this project and do not include the project in the TPO' s Draft Transportation Improvement Program ( TIP). Are you willing to administer all phases of above project through Local Agency Program (LAP) process? X Yes No IMPORTANT: Any re- submittal not received by the May 21, 2010 deadline will be dropped from consideration for Enhancement funds. Please inform TPO staff if your project is being constructed through another funding source. Signature s[ I  Ika la osa-1 ' alton Transportation Planning Organization Project Priorities FY 2010 - 2014 Adopted: September 18, 2008 Amended: cod Staffto the TPO 17-  FY 2010 -2014 OKALOOSA- WALTON TPO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ( TSM) PROJECT PRIORITIES TABLE 2 PROJECT PRIORITIES PRIORITY MAJOR MINOR DESCRIPTION STREET STREET A) Area Wide 300,000 Annually For Traffic Signal Operations and System Maintenance in Okaloosa County If NOT funded with Capacity Funds 1 B) Area Wide 100, 000 Annually For Traffic Signal Operations and System