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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-10 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MOND", OCTOBER 10, 2005 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Workshop Meeting of the City Commission to order on Monday, October, 10, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 105 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Interim City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, Deputy City Manager Michael C. Cernech, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. Mayor Schreiber led the pledge of allegiance. 1. OCTOBER 11.2005 AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Schreiber moved out of the regular order of business on the workshop agenda to take up Item 1(b). b. Item No. 60). AWARD OF RFP#05-17R — MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR FIRE RESCUE: (TR10807) Awarding the Request for Proposal #05-17R to L. Scott Ulin Emergency Medical Services Incorporated for medical direction and supervision of the Tamarac Fire Rescue Medical Services, for a three year term at a cost of Forty Thousand Dollars each year, for a total cost of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars, with the right to renew for two (2), two (2) year terms. Chief Budzinski, Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz and Dr. Ulin appeared. Chief Budzinski gave a presentation and said the new contract is for three years with two 2-year renewal options. The terms are the same as the previous contract. Commissioner Portner questioned language in the backup regarding Dr. Ulin being the best fit for Tamarac, and Chief Budzinski explained while other medical directors are well qualified and able to perform the necessary services, their styles may vary. Dr. Ulin's approach is hands on and he is very visible; he is in the stations 4-5 days out of each week and his personal involvement and commitment is significant. Commissioner Portner questioned Dr. Ulin regarding the AED's and Dr. Ulin responded an ordinance and training program should be developed. Chief Budzinski explained Tamarac already has an ordinance in place, and the City of Tamarac supports encouragement of businesses to have the equipment in place. Commissioner Portner questioned the cost of the equipment. Chief Budzinski responded $1,500 $3,000 each, and added Tamarac has gotten a quantity discount which the vendor extended to other businesses in the community. Commissioner Sultanof questioned Dr. Ulin on the use of a defibrillator when a person has not reached total unconsciousness and Dr. Ulin said this important issue has generated much debate. Dr. Ulin added training, ongoing monitoring of the equipment and those using it is imperative. Additionally, the equipment is created so it will not work unless the shock is warranted. Chief Budzinski explained the city's ordinance October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 1 of 9 included checking the locations and conditions of the AED's throughout the city. Commissioner Sultanof said he would like the city to pursue grants from the American Heart Association. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said 13 years ago she administered CPR to an individual, and had she not taken a refresher course she does not believe she would be able to do it again. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked how Chief Budzinski suggests staff be encouraged to take the course again. Chief Budzinski said certification is good for two years; based on recent discussions, a refresher program will be scheduled within one year of certification. People need to feel comfortable administering CPR. Commissioner Portner questioned the use of paddles for AED's and Dr. Ulin said the original concept was for the hand-held paddles but that was changed to less risky use of two pads. Dr. Ulin praised the Mayor and City Commission, Tamarac Administration and Chief Budzinski on the professionalism and camaraderie of the Fire Department. a. Item No. 7. PURCHASE OF 10 ACRES ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES COMPLEX: (TR10828) Motion to approve Resolution authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute an agreement for purchase and sale of real property between SRDE Realty LLC (seller) and the City of Tamarac (buyer) in the amount of Six Million Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty -Two Dollars ($6,860,652.00) for the city to purchase 10+/- acres of vacant land for the expansion of facilities within the City of Tamarac. City Manager Miller and Attorney Eakin appeared. City Manager Miller said the site in question is 10 acres on Nob Hill Road between the Public Services Complex and State Street. The land is platted and cleared and the city intends to acquire the property to expand the Public Services Complex by building a utility building on the 10 acres. The existing building will then be used for Parks and Recreation maintenance, the bus operation (including staff), and to house non-essential/non- customer service oriented activities from the Tamarac Community Center. The cost of the property is $6.8 million and funding is available in the utilities fund. At this time we do not have to generate bonds for the purchase, but that may be a recommendation from the Financial Services Department. Mayor Schreiber questioned the frontage on Nob Hill Road that is not slated for city use and City Manager Miller said it is anticipated that we will use the site and leave the other half available for sale to recoup some of the city's investment. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the entrance to the anticipated facility would be on State Street and spoke of bonding vs. paying cash for the property. Commissioner Roberts said she did not agree with bonding for the purchase and said the access for utilities and public works is currently on Nob Hill Road and questioned whether there would be a connector road in back to connect the existing facilities with the new. City Manager Miller said State Street would be a secondary point of access. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she would rather hear from the Director of Financial Services prior to making a decision on the method of paying for the property. Director of Financial Services Chapman said the utilities fund has the cash available to make the purchase but there are other issues to consider, such as interest rates, development of the property, and past debt in the utilities fund. The financial analysts are reviewing the utility fund and will make their recommendation. Commissioner Portner questioned the indebtedness if the city was to bond the purchase and the cost to build on the property. Director of Financial Services Chapman said it would depend on the bond but at $10 million over 20 years it would cost $500,000 per year. City October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 2 of 9 Manager Miller said the approximate cost to build would be $3 million - $5 million. Commissioner Portner asked if it is more feasible to bond the entire project or pay cash. Director of Financial Services Chapman said if we have the cash available and are able to meet our liquidated needs in the fund there is no problem paying cash. However, people paying for these services today may not get the benefits of the building in the future. Commissioner Portner said he prefers to bond. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the utility indebtedness is reflected in the bond issue and added we will need more than $10 million unless we have the ability to sell the unused land. Interim City Attorney Goren referenced language in the resolution regarding State Statute and said the property must be appraised by two certified appraisers. If the purchase price for the land exceeds the appraised value by $500,000 then the purchase must be approved by a super majority (4-1) vote of the Mayor and City Commission. Mr. Eakin reiterated Mr. Goren's remarks and also spoke of the survey and Phase 1 environmental audit. It is anticipated if all goes well that the closing will take place by the end of this year. C. Item No. 6(b). APPOINTING MURRAY NATHANSON AS CHAIRPERSON AND MARTIN SUCOFF, AS VICE CHAIRPERSON TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: (TR10816) Appointing Murray Nathanson as Chairperson and Martin Sucoff as Vice Chairperson to the Veterans Affairs Committee to serve one-year terms ending June 22, 2006. City Clerk Swenson gave a presentation. d. Item No. 6(i). GRANT AWARD AND AGREEMENT — TAMARAC STORMWATER PUMP STATION REPLACEMENTS: (TR10822) Accepting a Legislative Project Grant in the amount of $550,000 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Facilities Funding; authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute a project agreement between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Tamarac for grant funding in the amount of $550,000 with a cash match of $550,000 in city funds, to provide residents of Tamarac with stormwater pump station replacements; amending the existing stormwater pump stations capital improvement project budget of estimated revenues and expenditures in the amount of $550,000. Public Works Director Strain and Special Projects Coordinator Gresek appeared. Special Projects Coordinator Gresek gave a presentation. Commissioner Portner asked for clarification with regard to the grant and match, which Public Works Director Strain explained. Mayor Schreiber asked what the cost of the pump station would be and Public Works Director Strain said about $1.1 million. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the city received money from the state for this project and Public Works Director Strain said we previously received a grant from the SFWMD. Mayor Schreiber asked why the building resembled a house and Public Works Director Strain explained the need for the technology to be protected from the elements. e. Item No. 6(I). GRANT AWARD AND AGREEMENT — WATER SAVINGS INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS: (TR10821) Accepting a grant in the amount of 130,000 from the South Florida Water Management District Water Savings Incentive Program; authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute a project agreement between the South Florida Water Management District and the City of Tamarac for October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 3 of 9 grant funding in the amount of $30,000 with an in -kind and in -cash match of $35,700 for a total project cost of $65,700, to provide for water saving devices for the residents of Tamarac and at city facilities. Utilities Director Gagnon, Special Projects Coordinator Gresek and Laboratory Manager Oney appeared. Special Projects Coordinator Gresek gave a presentation. Commissioner Sultanof questioned the match and Special Projects Coordinator Gresek explained it would be covered by the new position. Utilities Director Gagnon elaborated on the position, which does not involve an additional person; it was approved in the budget and is a transfer of an employee to create the position of Water Conservation Specialist, who will work directly with the public on water conservation. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked when the devices would be available and how the public would know about the program. Utilities Director Gagnon said availability will be between January — June, and Laboratory Manager Oney said there will be information in the water bills and Tam -A -Gram. f. Item No. 6(h). SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT — CINGULAR WIRELESS: (TR10801) Executing the second amendment to lease agreement between the City of Tamarac and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a Cingular Wireless to modify Exhibit "B" of the first amendment to lease agreement, and to modify the notice section of the lease agreement, authorizing City Clerk to record said document with Broward County. IT Director Sucuoglu gave a presentation. Commissioner Sultanof confirmed there would be no attachment to AT&T in the new agreement. Commissioner Roberts asked if more land would be used in the sports complex and IT Director Sucuoglu said a small bit of land would be needed but it will not affect the fields. g. Item No. 6(k). REQUEST FOR IN -KIND SUPPORT AND FEE WAIVER FROM BIG BIKE RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.: (TR10811) Approving a request from the Big Bike Riders Association of South Florida for in -kind support and to waive all parks and recreation fees for the Big Bike Riders Association of South Florida, Inc. holiday fundraising event to be held at the Tamarac Park on Saturday, December 10, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; providing for proper insurance and hold harmless agreement. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner gave a presentation and said the organization is a 501 non-profit organization that holds fund raising events to assist children's organizations. Commissioner Portner asked if this is the same organization that does the Christmas run and Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said they participate but are not the lead organization for that event. Commissioner Partner asked how much money is requested to be waived and Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said $2,600. Commissioner Roberts questioned the $2,600 plus the show mobile and staff, and added Tamarac Elementary is scheduled to use the fields the night before this event. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said both organizations are aware of the use of the fields and staff is working to make a smooth transition. Staff support will be minimal. Commissioner Roberts said the backup memorandum speaks to city sponsorship of the event and advertisement for the event. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said the backup contained the organization's original request, but the city has been working with them so that they will be aware of the things the city can not do. October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 4 of 9 1 h. Item No. 8. COMMERCIAL GARBAGE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT — PUBLIC WASTE SERVICES, LLC.: (TO2098) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a Commercial Garbage Franchise Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Public Waste Services, LLC. Public Works Director Strain and Michael Savino, Public Waste Services appeared. Public Works Director Strain said this is the 7t' agreement for a commercial waste hauler in the city which fulfills the limit of commercial waste haulers allowed in Tamarac. Commissioner Portner asked which area the company would service and Public Works Director Strain said it is an open market. Commissioner Roberts questioned the allusion to City Furniture in the backup and Mr. Savino said his company currently does the recycling for City Furniture and is the waste consultant for them throughout the state. Mayor Schreiber asked how many vehicles the company has and Mr. Savino replied 10-12. Commissioner Roberts questioned Item 6(g) on the consent agenda, in particular the fact that there was only one bid in May which was over priced. ROOF REPLACEMENT — FIRE STATION NO. 41: (TR10785) Authorizing the utilization of the Broward Community College RFP Number 800-012 for the replacement of the roof at Fire Station No. 41; authorizing the execution of a piggy -back agreement with Advanced Roofing, Inc. for said work in an amount not to exceed $85,245.90. Public Works Director Strain explained the city revisited the contractors who looked at the roof but did not place a bid, and the current contractor has an ongoing contract with Broward Community College. The City would like to piggy -back on that contract, which will bring us closer to the original budget. Commissioner Roberts asked about dates for commencement and completion. Public Works Director Strain explained after the contract is executed the dates will be coordinated. Commissioner Sultanof questioned guarantees from the contractor and manufacturer and Public Works Director Strain said it is a 5-year contractor guarantee and a 20 year manufacturer guarantee. Commissioner Sultanof asked if there is a restoration clause in the contract and Public Works Director Strain said there is not. Commissioner Portner questioned the contingency clause and Public Works Director Strain explained this is a safeguard for the city. Mayor Schreiber questioned Item 6(e) on the workshop agenda, in particular the location of the project. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — CYPRESS WALK PROJECT: (TR10819) Executing a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Lennar Homes, Inc., for the Cypress Walk Project, located on the SE comer of McNab Road & Pine Island Road, requiring 37 ERC's for water and 37 ERC's for sewer; requiring the payment of $118,400.00 in CIAC fees; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County. City Manager Miller explained Prestige Developers originally brought the project before the Mayor and City Commission and it was then sold to Lennar. The location is behind the Walgreen's on the corner of Pine Island Road and McNab Road. 2. UPDATE ON CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty and Utilities Director Gagnon appeared. Mayor Schreiber said there is not enough shade in Tamarac Commons for people to sit and enjoy the park. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty responded the October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 5 of 9 city will look into adding shade trees behind the benches. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty gave a presentation and spoke of the following projects: Tamarac Commons, Boulevards Drainage Improvements, Phase VB Roadway Improvement Program, Stormwater Pump Stations, and the 70t" Avenue Roadway Improvement Project. Commissioner Roberts asked about the utility work being done in the area and Utilities Director Gagnon and Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said they are not aware of any city work in that location but would look into it. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty continued with Veterans Park, Fire Station 78 Generator Project, and Southgate Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project. Commissioner Portner asked if the city went out for grants for calming devices. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said the city received grants for landscaping. Commissioner Roberts asked how long the project will take and Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said about 210 days. Mayor Schreiber questioned work in the park and on the roads simultaneously, and Commissioner Sultanof spoke of overhanging wires in the location of the park. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said recently FPL installed new lines in the area and there is a consultant working with FPL. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty continued with his presentation of Caporella Aquatic Center, McNab Road Beautification Project, City Hall HVAC Replacement, Fire Station 41 Roof Replacement and Tamarac Park Sports Lighting Project. Utilities Director Gagnon gave a presentation on 2004 Bond Revenue Projects (Alternative Disinfecting Project, 2-Million Gallon Storage Tank and Pump Station, and Tamarac Lakes North and Boulevards Water Mains). Mayor Schreiber questioned funding for the chlorine tanks through homeland security and Utilities Director Gagnon said when the project was undertaken there was no grant funding available. Commissioner Portner questioned the diameter of the 2-million gallon tank and Assistant Utilities Director Moore said it is 110 ft. in circumference and 27 ft. high. Mayor Schreiber asked about the cost to put in underground power lines for one section of the city, e.g. Southgate Boulevard from Nob Hill Road to Pine Island Road. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said it is extremely expensive and an idea that FPL would entertain, but they would expect Tamarac to pay for it. Mayor Schreiber recessed the workshop meeting at 11:25 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:35 a.m. with all present as before. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING BOND ISSUANCE AND PROJECTS: Deputy City Manager Cernech and Director of Financial Services Chapman appeared. Deputy City Manager Cernech gave a presentation and said the first step would be for the Mayor and City Commission to authorize a maximum amount for the city to borrow. Previously there was discussion for $9 million worth of CIP projects. Additional projects not included are the Tamarac Community Center Expansion, Recreation Center Demolition/Reconstruction, and Bikeways/Walkways. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner gave a presentation on the Tamarac Community Center Expansion. Mayor Schreiber asked if more personnel would be needed, and also addressed the fact that Tamarac does not recover all costs of its programs. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner explained the addition of programming areas and meeting October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 6 of 9 rooms would generate more money. Additional staffing would be minimal. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she is liaison to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Board rated this as a priority number two. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said both she and the Board feel strongly that this project will impact the whole community and it is important that this be added to the list of projects. Commissioner Portner questioned subsidy of the Tamarac Community Center for the year and Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said about $350,000. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner gave a presentation on the Recreation Center Demolition and Reconstruction and said the programs at this facility are youth focused. Vice Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco said the Parks and Recreation Board identified this as a project that needs to be included. Commissioner Portner questioned the teaching kitchen and Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said when the Tamarac Community Center was opened a caterer wanted to put in a kitchen for the city but the Mayor and City Commission at that time did not want to move forward with it. Commissioner Portner asked that the city go back to that caterer and see if the caterer was still interested in providing a kitchen. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said rather than a teaching kitchen perhaps a full kitchen would be more beneficial, which could then serve as a teaching kitchen. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said it could be looked at as far as design and space is involved. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner spoke of the bikeway/walkway system and said this was noted by residents as a necessity in the 2001 Parks and Recreation and Social Services Master Plan, the Tamarac 2004 Strategic Plan, and the Direction Finder Citizen Survey 2005. Commissioner Roberts said she has not seen the survey yet but questioned whether bikeways and walkways were put together as one question in the survey. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said it was together. Vice Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco asked where the bikeways/walkways would be in the city. Deputy City Manager Cernech explained the survey said Tamarac lacked an appropriate amount of walking and biking trails. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said while he could not speak for the public he perceived the bikeways/walkways would be both on and off -road. Commissioner Sultanof suggested staff talk with Mr. Horowitz of the MPO who is in charge of bikeways and greenways. The county dictates where bikeways are to be placed and the new linear park will have a walkway. Bikeways and walkways need to be determined as to demographics of the city. Deputy City Manager Cernech explained step one of staffs recommendation is to add to the list the $5 million worth of projects bringing the bonding to $14 million for projects, with construction costs and projected issuance costs the maximum debt issuance would be $15 million. Commissioner Roberts said in light of this, the Mayor and City Commission did not have to raise the millage rate. Director of Financial Services Chapman explained what the increase of the millage rate provided to the city and the debt service rate over 20 years. Mayor Schreiber asked if the city would have to go to referendum and Director of Financial Services Chapman said no. Mayor Schreiber said the city will not spend the entire $15 million in one year and asked what would happen to the money not immediately being used. Director of Financial Services Chapman said it would be earning interest. Commissioner Roberts questioned the change from 20 years to 25 years and Director of Financial Services Chapman explained extending the length of payoff time and that the escalating principal payment bridges the $6 million gap. October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 7 of 9 Commissioner Roberts said she now feels like she lied to her constituents. Mayor Schreiber questioned the efficiency and cost of not bonding all at once and Director of Financial Services Chapman said every time we go out for bonds it will cost the city money. Commissioner Sultanof said the city will not spend all the money at once; we have cash on hand and will earn interest on the remaining money. It will cost the city more to go out for bonds more than one time. Mayor Schreiber asked who would handle the money and if we need to go out for an RFP. Commissioner Roberts said if the city knew about this opportunity, why were the Mayor and City Commission not told about it before they approved the '/ mil increase. Director of Financial Services Chapman said in workshop meetings the Mayor and City Commission were given a huge range of alternatives; however, the 25 years was not discussed. Commissioner Portner asked what the cost would be at 20 years and Director of Financial Services Chapman said the city would start at over $1 million for debt service and we would not have enough money; we would not be able to do the projects in this fiscal year. Commissioner Portner said there could be enough funds if the city were to increase the millage next year. Commissioner Portner confirmed we are putting the burden on the people who move into the city in coming years. Commissioner Roberts questioned why the Tamarac Community Center expansion and Recreation Center Demolition/Reconstruction will cost $2 million each and Public Works Director Strain explained the demolition is a minimal cost and the additional cost to keep the Tamarac Community Center operational while construction is in progress. Commissioner Roberts asked about the parking lot and Mayor Schreiber questioned the lighting. Public Works Director Strain said these are included in the price. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the addition of these projects reflects the whole community. Deputy City Manager Cernech asked the Mayor for an expression of interest to authorize staff to assemble the same financial team used for past bond issues and return to the Mayor and City Commission for approval and to authorize staff to move forward with the process and prepare the necessary documents to issue debt and return to the Mayor and City Commission at a future date. There was a general consensus of agreement. Commissioner Portner asked if it would be improper for a member of the Mayor and City Commission to sit on the financial team and Interim City Attorney Goren said the financial team is made up of outside professional consultants and because of the role the Mayor and City Commission play in the decision making process it may be a conflict of interest. Commissioner Portner asked that Representative Greenstein be scheduled for the next commission meeting (October 26, 2005) to present a check to the city. Commissioner Portner said he would like a retreat to be held for the current Mayor and City Commission the first week in January to discuss where they would like to see Tamarac in the next 20 years. Commissioner Roberts suggested waiting until after the election. Commissioner Sultanof suggested holding the retreat in December. Mayor Schreiber asked if the Mayor and City Commission would like to invite a facilitator and Commissioner Portner said he did not want an outside facilitator. Deputy City Manager Cemech said the City Manager's office would coordinate the Mayor and City Commission's calendars for a one -day retreat. Mayor Schreiber asked for an October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 8 of 9 expression of interest to hold a retreat for the Mayor and City Commission and all were in favor. Commissioner Sultanof thanked the City Manager for his participation in the MPO and informed the Mayor and City Commission of $8,750,000 worth of projects approved by the MPO. Federal monies will be realized for the following projects: Nab Hill Road landscaping; 82"d Street sidewalks, University Drive resurfacing, and Tamarac Courtyard for miscellaneous construction, pedestrian improvements and mass transportation access between the Tamarac Community Center and the Tamarac Branch Public Library. (A copy of the information is attached and incorporated as part of these minutes.) City Manager Miller informed the Mayor and City Commission of a propane leak this morning at the pump station west of Southgate and University Drive, which caused the closure of Southgate Boulevard and stopped boat traffic along the C-14 canal between Pine Island Road and University Boulevard. Public Works Director Strain said the hazard has been mitigated. Commissioner Roberts asked about the affect on students from Taravella High School upon their dismissal from school and the affect on school bus transportation. Public Works Director Strain said there will be no affect to either as the roads should be open within two hours and BSO is on the scene. There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the workshop meeting at 12:35 p.m. Marion Swenson, CIVIC City Clerk October 10, 2005 City Commission Workshop Page 9 of 9 CITY OF TAMARAC INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO: Mayor and City Commission DATE: June 30, 2005 FROM: Jeffrey L. Miller, City Manage RE: Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Improvement Program Meeting - June 9, 2005 The Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) at their June 9, 2005 meeting, conceptually approved the FY 2005/06 - FY 2009/10 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is a comprehensive compilation of Federal, State and locally funded transportation projects. This includes transit, roadways and other transportation modes such as bicycles facilities, pedestrian, and enhancement projects like landscaping and greenways. The TIP is produced annually and allocates resources over a five (5) year period by project phase. Included in the TIP are four (4) City of Tamarac projects totaling $8,764,184.00, including local funding. A brief overview of the four (4) projects and their benefits to the City are provided below: • Nob Hill Road (Project Cost - $202.500.00) Beautification to the City roadways results from the landscaping improvement project approved by the MPO for that area of Nob Hill Road between Commercial Boulevard and Westwood Drive. The addition of landscaping material to the existing medians along Nob Hill Road will soften the appearance of the roadway, provide shade and a more pleasurable driving experience for the residents of the City. . NW 82 Street (Project Cost - $90,850.00) The MPO approved a sidewalk improvement project for NW 82nd Street at the southwest corner of Southgate Boulevard and University Drive. Improvements to the sidewalk network provide an environment conducive to walking for the residents of our City. In regard to other major benefits to our residents resulting from this sidewalk improvement project accessibility and safety are major components of this project. Improvements to the sidewalk network will provide residents increased accessibility to adjacent neighborhoods and parks. An additional benefit of the sidewalk improvement project is the increased safety that is provided to both the pedestrian and the vehicular driver. • University Drive (Project Cost - $8,093-234.00) A resurfacing improvement project was approved for University Drive between Commercial Boulevard and Southgate Boulevard. This project has two (2) phases with the preliminary engineering occurring in FY 2006 and construction/resurfacing beginning in FY 2009. /V I ( OIAO,- 1 Mayor and City Commission Broward County MPO Transportation Improvement Program Meeting June 30, 2005 — Page 2 A roadway improvement such as a resurfacing project increases the safety of the roadway through the provision of better striping and reflectivity. The "rideability" of the roadway is also improved through the provision of a smoother surface not only for our residents but also for those who travel through our City. + Tamarac Courtyard (Project Cost - $377,600.00) The final project approved by the MPO is for miscellaneous construction consisting of pedestrian improvements and mass transit access for the area located between the City's Community Center and the Broward County Library. Due to the South Florida climate, improvements to the environment surrounding this area consisting of shading devices and landscape material will greatly increase pedestrian use of this area. In conclusion, the FY 2005/06 -- FY 2009/10 TIP as approved by the Broward County MPO allocates $8,764,184.00, including local funding to the City of Tamarac for four (4) projects which assures that an efficient reliable transportation network is available for our residents. As noted, the four (4) projects approved by the MPO cover all modes of transportation and include landscaping, sidewalk, resurfacing, pedestrian and transit.