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Joint Participation Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for trail reconstruction work located at the intersection of State Road 60 (Gulf to Bay Boulevard)/Old Coachman Road/Duke Energy Trail within the City of Clearwater.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for trail reconstruction work located at the intersection of State Road (SR) 60 (Gulf to Bay Boulevard)/Old Coachman Road/Duke Energy Trail within the City of Clearwater.
• Work consists of reconstructing the Duke Energy Trail within the Duke Energy corridor north and south of SR 60 to improve crossing alignment and meet FDOT standards.
• Cost of FDOT work is $76,468.00 and will be reimbursed to the County by FDOT following construction completion.
• Work is to be completed by Pinellas County Public Works Staff.
• This agreement has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County. All costs will be reimbursed with no match.
FDOT Financial Project ID 449398-2-58-01; County to be reimbursed by FDOT in the amount $76,468.00.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.5 Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.4 Invest in infrastructure to meet current and future needs
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity
Summary:
This Joint Project Agreement (JPA) provides the mechanism for the County to complete FDOT’s trail reconstruction within the Duke Energy corridor and provides the mechanism for FDOT to reimburse the County for their portion of project costs.
Work associated with the JPA includes removal of the existing trail north and south of SR 60 and reconstructing to FDOT design plans, within the Duke Energy corridor. Work will commence by April 14, 2025, and be completed by July 30, 2025. Work within the FDOT right-of-way will be completed by FDOT’s contractor.
Background/Explanation:
The 2020 Forward Pinellas Active Transportation Plan included the top ten trail overpass locations to create safe crossings along the Pinellas Trail Loop where it intersects with major multi-lane roadways. The Duke Energy Trail crossing of SR 60 was ranked first on the list. However, the transmission lines located within the Duke Energy corridor prevents any raised structure including a trail overpass.
FDOT researched and designed safety features to be constructed instead of a trail overpass. These features include realigning the Duke Energy crossing slightly to the east of its current location.
Section 14 of the Agreement requires the County to indemnify and hold harmless the FDOT to the extent permitted by law as limited by and pursuant to the provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. County Resolution No. 06-70 prohibits the County from indemnifying others under most circumstances. FDOT will not modify the indemnification section of this agreement as this is a standard requirement in their agreements.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost for FDOT’s work within the Duke Energy corridor is $76,468.00. Funding for payment of the material costs is provided by the Transportation Trust Fund. The FDOT will reimburse the County when the project is complete. The reimbursement will be back to the Transportation Trust Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Joint Participation Agreement is granted under (Code Section 2-62 (A)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
FDOT
City of Clearwater
Attachments:
JPA including Exhibits A through D
Project Location Map
Duke Energy Maintenance Agreement
Resolution 06-70
Indemnification - FDOT response