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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-81-0341 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 u 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 1,2 33 34 35 36 Introduced by C/M Disraelly Temp. No. 1849 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-81-34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A LETTER OF INTEREST ( APPLICATION) FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR A BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM. WHEREAS, the Federal Register of December 1,1980 gives notice of possible funding of bicycle facilities under the Comprehensive Transportation System Management Assistance Program, and WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is interested in constructing a continuous bicycle route system, and WHEREAS, letters of interest (applications) are being received by the Florida Department of Transportation which is the local liaison for this program through March 1,1981, and WHEREAS, the City must assume a minimum 30% match for any project funded under this program, and WHEREAS, the City Council authorization is required to accompany the letter of interest (application). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: SECTION 1:That the City Manager is hereby authorized to submit a letter of interest (application) to the Florida Department of Transportation to seek financial assistance in the amount of $76,500 for a Bicycle Route Project prior to March 1,1981. SECTION 2:That the City of Tamarac will assume 30% cost of the project, said costs being as follows: City match $22,950 State/Federal match $53,550 $76,500 SECTION 3: This Resolution shallb come effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ;/ day of ,1981. .04 MY ATTEST: CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved the form and correctness of this RESOLUTION. MAYOR: DISTRICT DISTRICT CITY ATTORNEY DISTRICT DISTRICT RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE "R e�oj 1- 3 � 5811 NORTHWEST 88TH AVENUE TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33321 TELEPHONE (305) 722-5900 Febraury 13, 1981 Mr. Rafael DeArzoza Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization 315 S.E. 6 Street Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301 RE: City of Tamarac Bicycle Route Program Dear Mr. DeArzoza: This letter is submitted to the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization in accordance with the Federal Register rules and regulations (Vol. 45, No.232, pp. 79666) pertaining to the Comprehensive Transporta- tion System Management Assistance Program. The attached narrative and letter of interest represents the City of Tamarac's application for finan- cial assistance under this Federal program. Local endorsement of the MPO is required. Please review this letter of interest and additional information and send any comments to Mr. Doug O'Hara, District Bicycle Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation, 780 S.W. 24 Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33315.; Kindly also send a copy of this correspondence to to me as well. This must be accomplished by March 1, 1981. If you require additional information or have any questions, please contact me. Thank you very much. erely, EV4 Cross I. ctor of Community Development attachment EC/ggv 5811 NORTHWEST 88TH AVENUE TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33321 TELEPHONE (305) 722-5900 February 13, 1981 Is Mr. Doug O'Hara District Bicycle Coordinator Florida Department of Transportation 780 S.W. 24th Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315 Re: City of Tamarac Bicycle Route Project Dear Mr. O'Hara: Pursuant to your letter of December 31, 1980, this letter of interest is submitted in order that the City of Tamarac may be considered for funding under the Comprehensive Transportation System Management Assistance Program. The information provided in the attachment is based on the required content as shown in the December 1, 1980 Federal Register (Vol. 45, No. 232). In general, this proposal is for the completion of a bicycle system in Tamarac, that in conjunction with special signage and striping would designate specific bicycle routes. The new pathways will inter- connect with existing bicycle paths and sidewalks to provide a continuous route for cyclists and pedestrians among residential, commercial, educa- tional, and recreational facilities. Tamarac will assume 30% of the construction of all items. If you require additional information, please contact Mr. Evan Cross, Director of Community Development. Sincerely yours, Laura Stuurmans Acting City Manager LZS:EAC:ggv Attachment TAMARAC BICYCLE ROUTE PROGRAM Project Necessity Statement The need exists for continuous bikeway and pedestrian pathways, particularly in the area of Tamarac in which this project is concerned (see attached map), for numerous reasons. Of major importance is the use these pathways will get from local residents. Due to the location of two Is municipal parks, an elementary school, library, hospital, fire station, city hall, major shopping centers, bowling lanes and four golf courses being adjacent and adjoining to the proposed route system, in addition to the various residential communities, the system will be heavily used. This is a recognized fact when one considers the caliber of citizens living along the bicycle route, either as part of an adult country club community, or family neighborhood. The residents of Woodmont can be presently seen jogging and bike riding all over this area, either for exercise or energy -saving reasons and children are prime users of the paths in this area. The family neighborhoods are primarily on the east side of University Drive, but many facilities are on the west side of this street soon to be widened from 4 to 6 lanes. The City and Broward County are presently building an overpass on University Drive in the direct vicinity of Tamarac Elementary School. This overpass intersects with an existing portion of the bicycle route system on the west side of University Drive. The other primary reason for the system is, of course, the energy savings realized by bicycle use. It is expected that a system of bicycle paths connecting major facilities in the heart of the City will attract many more people to this use as the price of gasoline continues to rise. The necessity of grant assistance for the development of a bikeway system is of further importance to Tamarac because of a unique problem that exists throughout most of the area involved. Numerous court battles -2- with developers over the last 8 years have resulted in a number of stipulations that, among many other directives, preclude the necessity of these developers from having to construct sidewalks as a part of their projects, which is a standard Tamarac development regulation. In other words, if pathways are to be constructed in these areas, the City would need to do the work. This project also proposes the construction of one 400 foot spur in the east side of Tamarac to combine with an on -going park development project. Caporella Park will be completed within a year, and will service citizens within easy walking distance as it is located on Prospect Road in the middle of the oldest established residential subdivisions in Tamarac. This spur will provide access to the park, which contains, as a passive park facility, a 3/4 mile long bikepath surrounding a 7-acre lake. Goals and Objectives The goal of this project is the development of a continuous bicycle route system in Tamarac. This would be accomplished by the various objectives listed below: 1) Construction of bikepaths where there presently are none. 2) Connect these pathways to existing sidewalks and bike paths to complete an inter -bikeway system running, generally, from Southgate Boulevard (east -west), University Drive (north - south), Commercial Boulevard (east -west), and Pine Island Road (NW 88th Avenue) (north -south); with spurs along McNab Road (east -west) and the primary source of entry into the system from the western areas of Tamarac, and along Prospect Road (north -south) to provide access to Caporella Park. 3) Place appropriate signage to identify the route. 4) Provide pavement striping at intersections and other areas to help identify the route and visual awareness for safety purposes. Narrative The following are the actual project elements and cost estimates: -3- i I Bicycle Path Construction Linear Feet On University Drive 1. Southgate Boulevard to south of NW 78th Street (west side) = 3,600 2. NW 61st Street to NW 57th Street (west side) = 2,000 On McNab Road 1. Westwood Boulevard W to Westwood Boulevard E (south side) = 1,600 2. Southwest side of intersection with NW 88th Avenue = 400 On NW 88th Avenue 1. NW 67th Court to NW 62nd Street (west side) = 1,500 2. South of Paradise Estates to City Hall (west side) = 400 3. South of City Hall to Commercial Boulevard (west side) = 1,300 4. NW 81st Street"to McNab Road (west side, minus Fire = 7,000 Station, Mobil Station, and nursing home) On Lagos de Campo Boulevard 1. South side except Fairways III and IV, Colony Club and = 2,000 Concord Village. On Prosaect Road 1. Commercial Boulevard to west turn of road = 1,200 TOTAL 1-, 000 21,000 X $3.50/linear foot = $73,500 signs and striping = 3,000 76,500 TOTAL COST Tamarac is a city of 30,000 persons in the northwest section of Broward County, Florida. The average age of a Tamarac resident is near retirement age, although the City has a few large residential areas composed of young families. On the whole, Tamarac is a low density, residential community with little industry. Commercial areas are developed to meet the needs of the future planning population. The City is recognized for its beautiful neighborhoods and abundant open space. Much of the open space is used for public and private recreation, including nine golf courses, totaling nearly 15% of all golf course acreage in the County. The City's two park facilities, Tamarac Park, a 10.4 acre active park area, and Cypress Creek Commons, a -4- boating-fishing passive park, are located along the planned bicycle route. The average income of Tamarac residents ($12,215) is slightly under the County's average income figures ($13,775), and many retirees are on fixed incomes. Although Tamarac is recognized for its country club communities, only 6,000 residents will actually live in these neighborhoods. The remaining communities in Tamarac are composed of smaller homes and condominiums, selling under the average price per unit in the area. This date is generalized from the Housing Element of the Tamarac Comprehensive Plan. Existing Transportation System Management projects in Tamarac include the previous identification and construction of bicycle paths in the City, in conjunction with the existing school and parks. A bike route was developed along University Drive from McNab Road to Tamarac Elementary School and across the street to connect to the family neighborhoods. All this is adjacent to the school and Tamarac Park. The new overpass will become an integral part of the system, eliminating the crossing of University at the school. The proposed system would connect to this existing pathway. The City also constructed a mile long bike path along the Cypress Creek Canal running west from Cypress Creek Commons Park at University Drive to Pine Island Road. This existing path would become the northern east -west connection of the overall proposed route system. Both Transporation System Management projects mentioned above include the appropriate striping and signage at Cypress Creek, identifying them as bicycle routes. The Cypress Creek path, because of its prime water frontage, is also extensively used as a jogging path. Another existing Transporation System Management project in Tamarac is the community service vehicle run by the City to pick-up and transport senior citizens. There are 16 volunteer drivers who deliver hundreds of residents in and around the City to shopping centers, doctors' offices, -5- and other locations. Budget The $3.50 per linear foot cost for the construction of thie bicycle paths is based on in-house labor and the present cost of asphalt at $22.50 per yard. The cost estimate was prepared by the Public Works Department. - The signage and striping preparation and installation is a total estimated cumulative cost, again based on Tamarac employees performing the work and the cost of materials. The signs will be made in the sign shop in the Public Works Department. There are no expected revenues from the project. Project Benefits The Bicycle Route Program will benefit all bike riders in Tamarac, as well as other persons who would now take to their bicycles in order to save energy and for physical exercise. The location of the system enhances the possibility of additional bike riders because of the various facilities located along the way. While it is difficult to determine the exact number of users of the system, it is already a fact that adults and children ride along the existing pathways and into the adjacent streets to move about the City. The bike path system will make bicycle riding much safer and in conjunction with the new overpass, will eliminate the necessity of anybody crossing a major thoroughfare at an uncontrolled intersection. Summary The Tamarac Bicycle Route Project is simple and straight -forward, that being the construction of paths and designation by signs and striping of the bikeway route. 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