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

SAMPLE APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION 2/ 2006 ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Page 1 Of 3 Project Title: Fort Walton Beach Bike Route l Project Sponsor ( municipal, county, state, or federal agency, or tribal council): City of Fort Walton Beach Contact Michael Beedie, P. E. Title City Engineer PO Box 4009 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 Address 833 - 9612 850) 833 - 9926 Phone ( 850) FAX ( Priority ( relative to other applications submitted by the Project Sponsor). 1 Name of Applicant ( If other than Project Sponsor): 1.Qualifying Enhancement Activities: Check the enhancement activity that the proposed project will address. ( NOTE: Checking all activities possible does not ensure or increase eligibility. Each activity checked must meet all criteria listed for that activity in Appendix A of FDOT Procedure # 525 -030 -300, Transportation Enhancement Projects). X Provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles The provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrian and bicyclists Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites Scenic or historic highway programs, ( including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities) Landscaping and other scenic beautification Historic preservation Rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities ( including historic railroad facilities and canals) Preservation of abandoned railway corridors ( including the conversion and use thereof for pedestrian or bicycle trails) Control and removal of outdoor advertising Archaeological planning and research Environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle - caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity Establishment of transportation museums 25-  Appendix. B 02/ 2006 Page 2 of 3 2. Project Description: Use additional sheets as necessary to respond to the following: a) What type of work is being proposed? ( Check all that apply) Planning Activities Project Development and Environmental Studies Engineering and Final Plans Preparation Work Right of Way Acquisition X Construction Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities b) Describe how the proposed project is related to the intermodal transportation system by either function, proximity or impact. ( One or more may apply). c) Where is the project located ( and what is the project length and termini, if appropriate)? Include location map. d) Summarize any special characteristics of project. Provide typical section drawings for appropriate projects. e) Describe the project's existing right of way ownerships. This description shall identify when the right of way was acquired and how ownership is documented ( i. e. plats, deeds, prescriptions, certified surveys). f) Describe any proposed right of way acquisition, including expected matching fund source, limitations on fund use or availability, and who will acquire and retain ownership of proposed right of way. g) Describe any related project work phases that are already complete or currently underway. h) Other specific project information that should be considered. 3. Project Implementation Information: Attach documentation as exhibits to this application. a) Describe the proposed method of performing ( i. e. contract or in- house) and administering ( i. e. local or state) each work phase of the project. If it is proposed that the project be administered by a governmental entity other than the Department of Transportation, the agency must be certified to administer Federal Aid projects in accordance with the department' s Local Agency Program Manual (topic no. 525 -010 -300). b) Describe any public (and private, if applicable) support of the proposed project. ( Examples include: written endorsement, formal declaration, resolution, financial donations or other appropriate means). c) Describe the proposed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the project when it is completed. d) Describe source of matching funds and any restrictions on availability. e) Other specific implementation information that should be considered. 26-  Appendix B 2/ 2006 Page 3 of 3 4. Project Cost: What is the total estimated cost of the work requested to be funded as an enhancement project through this application? Planning Activities. Project Development and Environmental Studies. 1, 650 Engineering and Final Plans Preparation Work.. Right of Way Acquisition. 16, 510 Construction. Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities. Other. ( Describe) TOTAL: 18, 160 How will the project be funded? FDOT Enhancement Funds $ L8_, 160+ Local $ Total $ 18, 160 FDOT Enhancement Funds 100 % + Local % = 100% CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT SPONSOR I hereby certify that the proposed project herein described is supported by , municipal, county, state or federal agency, or tribal council) and that said entity will: ( 1) provide any required funding match; ( 2) enter into a maintenance agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation; ( 3) comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Acquisition Policies Act for any Right of Way actions required for the project, and ( 4) support other actions necessary to fully implement the proposed project. I further certify that the estimated costs included herein are reasonable and understand that significant increases in these costs could cause the project to- be removed from the Florida Department of Transportation work program. no This project will be administered using the department's Local Agency Program (check one) yes x Signature FOR FDOT USE ONLY NO Michael Beedie, P. E. YES Application Complete Name ( please type or print) Project Eligible City Engineer Implementation Feasible Title Include in Work Program Date 27_ 2. ( b). Describe how the proposed impact is related to the intennodal transportation wry,. system by either function, proximity, or impact. This is a bicycle /pedestrian project. 2. ( c). Where is the project located and what is the project length? The project is located in Fort Walton Beach and runs from Yacht Club Drive NE at the Cinco Bayou town limit to Ferry Road NE south, down Smith Drive NE east, down Gardner Street NE east then north, down Bay Drive south to Brooks Street SE and then west on Brooks Street SE to Magnolia Avenue SE ( See attached map). The length of the proposed bicycle route is approximately 3. 73 miles. 2. ( d). Summarize any special characteristics of the project. The City of Fort Walton Beach currently has no designated bicycle lanes in the City. This bike route is a well- known, well traveled route by local bicyclists and the Emerald Coast Cyclists Club ( ECC). To designate this route as a bicycle route, the route requires signage, striping, and bike /diamond symbols to officially recognize the importance of bicycle transportation in the City. 2. ( e). Describe the project' s existing right -of w - ay ownerships. This description shall identify when the right -of w - ay was acquired and how ownership is documented. The project area is located within the right -of w - ay on local and state roads. No additional right -of w - ay is required for this project. 2. ( f).Describe any proposed right -of w - ay acquisition, including expected matching fund source, limitations on fund use or availability, and who will acquire and retain ownership of proposed right -of w - ay. No right -of w - ay acquisition is required for this project. 2. ( g). Describe any related project work phases that are already complete or currently underway. The City has completed the Eco Way, a multi -modal transportation plan for the City of Fort Walton Beach. This specific project is identified in the Eco Way along with the estimated cost information. The Eco Way was endorsed by the local Emerald Coast Cyclists Club ( ECC) and the Florida Department of Community Affairs ( DCA). 2. ( h). Other specific project information that should be considered. 3. ( a). Describe the proposed method of performing and administering each work phase of the project. 28- The City of Fort Walton Beach will administer all phases of the project through the Local Agency Program of the FDOT. The City will complete the sign design and installation in- house. The City will issue an RFP and hire a qualified contractor to complete the bicycle lane striping and bicycle lane markings. 3. ( b). Describe any public