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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2008-0481 Temp. Reso. 11381 April 2, 2008 Page 1 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R- 2008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO SEEK FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS VIA AN APPLICATION THROUGH THE BROWARD COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $750,000 FOR AN INTEGRATED BIKEWAY/WALKWAY SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF TAMARAC; PROVIDING FOR A LOCAL MATCH OF $750,000 TOWARD A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $1,500,000 IN THE EVENT OF APPROVAL OF THE APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWARD AND EXECUTING OF DOCUMENTS UPON APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac wishes to enhance multi -modal transportation, wellness and recreational opportunities throughout Tamarac; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide safe connectivity between City facilities, schools, shopping areas, residential areas and the Broward County Greenway system by establishing an integrated bikeway/walkway system throughout the City; and WHEREAS, Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds are available for selected transportation enhancement activities; and Temp. Reso. 11381 April 2, 2008 Page 2 WHEREAS, STP funds are administered to local governments through the State via an application through the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to the Florida Department of Transportation for transportation enhancement projects; and WHEREAS, in the event of approval of the application, the City will provide the 2008 Transportation Enhancement Program fund request of $750,000 with a local match in the amount of $750,000 toward a total project cost of $1,500,000; and WHEREAS, the Assistant City Manager and the Director of Public Works recommend submission of the application and acceptance of the award in the event of approval; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to apply for STP funds via an application through the MPO to the Florida Department of Transportation and accept the award and execute the required agreement upon approval of said application. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: Section 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are HEREBY ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are HEREBY made a specific part of this resolution. 1 Temp. Reso. 11381 April 2, 2008 Page 3 1 Section 2: The appropriate City Officials are HEREBY authorized to apply for STP funds via an application through the MPO to the Florida Department of Transportation for project costs in the amount of $750,000 for an integrated bikeway/walkway system throughout the City, providing for a local match of $750,000 toward a total project cost of $1,500,000 in the event of approval of the application. A copy of said application is attached hereto as "Exhibit A". Section 3: Upon approval of the application, the appropriate City officials are HEREBY authorized to accept the award and execute the necessary documents following legal review and approval. Section 4: Upon approval of the grant award, the appropriate City Officials are HEREBY authorized to amend the existing Grants Fund Budget in the amount of $750,000 and appropriate said funds including any and all subsequent budgetary transfers to be in accordance with proper accounting standards. Section 5: All resolutions in conflict herewith are HEREBY repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 6: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or in application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or applications of this Resolution. 1 Temp. Reso. 11381 April 2, 2008 Page 4 Section 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this a ay of 4 ie—W, 2008. ATTEST: )214/1- L'1_11r')'N��Z'^_�_I) MARION SWENSON, CMC CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. aKfiz km MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO DIST 1: COMM PORTNER DIST 2: COMM ATKINS-GRAD ' DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER / v n STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION 01/2008 ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS Page 1 Of 3 Project Title: Tamarac Bikewa NValkwa System — Phase 2 Project Sponsor (municipal, county, state, or federal agency, or tribal council): Municipal Government Contact Michael Gresek Title Special Projects Coordinator Address 7525 NW 88t" Avenue Tamarac Florida 33321 Phone 954-597-3517 FAX 954-597-3520 E-mail address michaelgr(cDtamarac.org E-mail address dianepCa7tamarac.org Priority (relative to other applications submitted by the Project Sponsor) 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-j, 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 of the corridors for pedestrian or bicycle trails) Inventory, 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 01 /2008 Page 2 of 3 2. Project Description: Use additional sheets as necessary to respond to the following: (a) Describe how the proposed project is related to the intermodal transportation system by either function, proximity or impact. (One or more may apply). Please see Attachment (b) What is the project and where is the project located (what are the termini, if appropriate)? Include a detailed scone of services when possible and location map. (location map preferred on aerial view) Please see Attachment (c) Summarize any special characteristics of project. TYPICAL SECTION drawings must be provided for appropriate projects. Include right of way lines on the typical section drawings. Please see Attachment (d) 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). Please see Attachment (e) 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. * Please see Attachment (f) Describe any related project work phases that are already complete or currently underway. Please see Attachment (g) Provide detailed project cost estimate. Estimate should be broken down to FDOT typical pay items if possible to allow for verification of allowable project costs. Please see Attachment (h) Other specific project information that should be considered. Please see Attachment 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). Web site: www.dot.state.fl.us/proiectmanagementoffice/laR/default.htm Please see Attachment (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). Please see Attachment (c) Describe the proposed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the project when it is completed. Please see Attachment (d) Describe source of matching funds and any restrictions on availability. Please see Attachment (e) Other specific implementation information that should be considered. Please see Attachment 01 /2008 Page 3 of 3 4. Cost Estimate: *Reminder: District IV FDOT Enhancement Funds will only be used to fund Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities. The total amount of Enhancement funds requested per project must now be in excess of $250,000. Project Cost Estimate (*costs to include all funding sources in addition to this grant application) Construction Estimate $_1,425, 000 Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities (CEI) $ 75,000_ Total Cost $_1,500,000 (A) Enhancement Fund Allocation What is the total estimated cost of work to be funded using enhancement funds? Construction Estimate $ 750,000 Construction Engineering and Inspection Activities (CEI) $ Total Cost $ 750,000 (B) How will the project be funded? FDOT Enhancement Funds $_750,000 (B)+ Local $_750,000 _ = Total $_1,500,000 (A) FDOT Enhancement Funds 50 % + Local 50 CERTIFICATION OF PROJECT SPONSOR % = 100 % I hereby certify that the proposed project herein described is supported by the City of Tamarac (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, (4) **comply with NEPA process prior to construction, this may involve coordination with the State Historic and Preservation Office (SHPO) prior to construction. (Not at time of application) and (5) 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. Signature Jeffrey L. Miller Name (please type or print) City Manage Title Date Year 2008 Transportation Enhancement Application (Attachment) 2. Project Description (a) Describe how the proposed project is related to the intermodal transportation system by either function, proximity or impact. (One or more may apply). The proposed project is related to the intermodal transportation system in all three categories. With over 59,000 residents, the population of the City of Tamarac has increased dramatically over the last 10 years, making it the 36th largest city in Florida and the 12" largest city in Broward County. According to the parks and recreation results of both the 2005 and 2007 Tamarac Resident/Business Surveys, residents were least satisfied with the availability of walking and biking trails in the City (48% and 50% respectively). Walking and biking trails were also the area of parks and recreation that residents thought should receive the most emphasis over the next two years. Growing and using this feedback to continually refine programs and services for the community is a key strategy under Goal #1 (Inclusive Community) of the City's 2008 Strategic Plan. Approximately 50% of Tamarac residents are aged 55 years and over. These seniors live active lifestyles that include outdoor activities such as driving, walking and bicycling. The desire for these transportation -related activities is also shared by younger residents and families that are now a rapidly growing section of the population. Establishing pedestrian -friendly, mixed use corridors is also a key strategy under Goal #5 (A Vibrant Community) under the 2008 Strategic Plan, directly linking this bikeway/walkway project. Providing this bikeway/walkway system is also an important component of the Transportation Plan Element of the City's Parks, Recreation and Social Services Master Plan. The Plan calls for efforts that are needed to link transit routes to all of the facilities in the community, particularly the parks and recreation areas. Objective 8 specifically states that Tamarac will coordinate with Broward County in reviewing land use alternatives and promoting transit -related improvements. This objective is further linked to Goal #4 of the Florida Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan which is to: Provide for more opportunities for a wide range of resource -based outdoor recreation in both urban and rural areas with a range of facility development. Consequently, enhancing multimodal transportation through transit amenities, bikeways, walkways, and providing safety is of utmost concern to the City and plays a primary role in this project. In terms of proximity, the completed bikeway/walkway system will be located throughout the City, providing safe connectivity between city facilities, schools, residential and adult communities, shopping areas, transit facilities, and the Broward County Greenway Corridor. This greenway system is a growing combination of liner parks, on -road bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and multi -purpose paths. Nearby trails include the Riverside Drive Canal, North Lauderdale South, and the C-14 Canal/Cypress Creek Greenway. The system trailhead is underway at Tamarac Southgate Linear Park (i.e. C-14 Cypress Greenway Corridor) where passive and active outdoor recreation opportunities, parking and mass transit facilities will assist the county's goal of "Connecting the beach to the Glades." Handicapped accessible wellness exercise stations and a fishing pier will also be placed along the multi -use path to encourage those with disabilities to participate in fitness and outdoor recreation. An overpass is also planned to cross over the Sawgrass Expressway, connecting to an existing bike trail at the Everglades Levy. Consequently, the bikeway/walkway will enhance multi -modal transportation, recreational opportunities, and will complete the City's existing Greenway system. (b) Where is the project located (and what are the termini, if appropriate)? Include a detailed scope of services and location map. (aerial preferred or plan view) As noted above, the bikeway/walkway is planned to be a conduit connecting existing portions of the City and County Greenway Systems together with City facilities, schools, residential and adult communities, shopping areas, and transit facilities (please see the Details/Maps tab for a map of the County Greenways and nearby trail locations). Consequently, the project must be completed in phases. Phase 2 of the project is the basis for this application and will connect Tamarac to the County's Greenway system at Southgate Boulevard via NW 71st Avenue. This route runs west and south on NW 82"d Street and NW 80th Avenue. It also runs south on NW 70th Avenue, connecting seniors and young families in neighborhoods located adjacent to a grid slated by the US Bureau of the Census as being low income. Please find a Census Tract chart illustrating these data under the Details/Maps tab of this application booklet. NW 70th Ave is also on Broward County Transit's bus route #57. This route intersects University Drive, which uses Broward County Transit bus route #2. University Drive and NW 82"d Street are also on the Tamarac Transit Yellow Route (please see Details/maps tab for illustrated routes). These routes provide connectivity for residents to Tamarac Park and the City's Multi -purpose Center. The park has baseball fields, a racquetball court, covered playground, concession stand, restrooms and picnic tables. Tamarac Park is also the future site of our new Recreation Center, providing a "Black Box" theater, classrooms and meeting space. The Tamarac Multi -Purpose Center features a gymnasium, meeting rooms, teen council, art room, and is the site for many social activities. University Hospital, Tamarac Elementary School, Tamarac Learning Center, and Excelsior Artz Prep School are also connected by this route and are in the same vicinity. University Drive is also a proposed bikeway on the Broward County Greenways System. Consequently, this project provides a great impact to Tamarac since it results in multi -modal connectivity in the most rapidly growing section of the City. (c) Summarize any special characteristics of project. Provide typical section drawings for appropriate projects. Include right of way lines on the typical section drawings. Providing this bikeway/walkway system is an important component of the Transportation Plan Element of the City's Parks, Recreation and Social Services Master Plan. The Plan calls for efforts that are needed to link transit routes to all of the facilities in the community, particularly the parks and recreation areas. Consequently, every street included under Phase 2 of this project is a signed route under the 2015 Broward County Bicycle Facilities Network Plan. Phase 2 of the project will also connect Tamarac to the County's Greenway system at Southgate Boulevard via NW 71 st Avenue. Please find illustrations of the county's plan and the interconnectivity of transit routes under the Details/Maps tab of this application booklet. As noted above, the project is supported under two goals of the 2008 Tamarac Strategic Plan. Two years of survey results indicating strong resident support for the bikeway maintains the plan's key strategy of: Growing and using feedback to continually refine programs and services for the community under Goal #1 (Inclusive Community). In addition, the project is also supported by the plan's key strategy of: Establishing pedestrian -friendly, mixed use corridors under Goal #5 (A Vibrant Community), directly linking this bikeway/walkway project. Please see Details/maps tab for a copy of the 2008 Tamarac Strategic Plan. (d) 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). Broward County and the City of Tamarac owns the rights of way for the proposed project as documented in the publicly recorded plat and deed (Copies of the plats are available upon request). (e) 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. * N/A: Broward County and the City of Tamarac will retain ownership of the right of way which is currently and will continue to be maintained by the City. (f) Describe any related project work phases that are already complete or currently underway. N/A: Although this application seeks funding for Phase 2 of the project, the first phase is not yet underway due to funding not being available until 2010. (g) Other specific project information that should be considered. The project is currently budgeted at $1,085,000 under the FY2006 Adopted Capital Improvements Budget through a 2005 revenue bond. A feasibility study was recently completed by the engineering and planning consulting firm of Carter and Burgess, Inc. demonstrating Tamarac's commitment to providing design funds for the match requirement under this grant program. 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. The City will use a combination of in house and contractual services for the proposed project. The design, planning project development, and plan preparation will be done through the Consulting firm of Carter and Burgess. Engineering will be done through in-house staff. Construction will be done through an outside contractor and inspection activities will be performed in house. Tamarac is LAP certified and will administer the proposed project if approved. (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). The project is supported by the City Commission as evidenced by Resolutions R-2007-46 and R-2007- 09. A copy of the Resolutions are enclosed for your review. In addition, the project is endorsed by the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce and Tamarac Parks and Recreation Board. (c) Describe the proposed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the project when it is completed. Broward County and the City of Tamarac will retain ownership of the rights of way and Tamarac will retain maintenance responsibilities according to existing agreements between the City and the County and in accordance with other agreements as may be required by FDOT upon grant approval. (d) Describe source of matching funds and any restrictions on availability. The enclosed municipal resolution evidences the City's commitment to provide matching funds, which are included in the annual budget as appropriate. The project is currently budgeted at $1,085,000 under the FY2006 Adopted Capital Improvements Budget through a 2005 revenue bond. A feasibility study was recently completed by the engineering and planning consulting firm of Carter and Burgess, Inc. demonstrating Tamarac's commitment to providing design funds for the match requirement under this grant program. (e) Other specific implementation information that should be considered Please note that U.S. Bureau of Census data indicate that the completed project will provide connectivity between an economically disadvantaged area and the rest of the City. A map illustrating the area is included for your review and convenience under the Drawings portion of this application. Please see the enclosed design plans placed on a CD per workshop instructions. These plans were completed during the feasibility study recently completed by engineering and planning firm Carter & Burgess, Inc. Please see the two enclosed letters of notification from Tamarac to Coral Springs and North Lauderdale under the Letter of Notification portion of this application.