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Joint Project Agreement with the City of Largo for the installation of a traffic signal at Starkey Road and Willow Avenue.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of Largo (City) for the installation of a traffic signal at Starkey Road and Willow Avenue.
• City to pay County $150,000.00 for traffic signal installation.
• County is responsible for all construction, inspection activities, and remaining project cost of $731,479.50.
• Construction commenced in February 2025 and will be completed by November 2025.
• Total available funding for this project is $868,000.00. Funding is reflected in the Amended FY25 Capital Budget, budgeted under the Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization Project (006190A).
PID 006190A; Total cost of project is $881,479.50 including City responsibility of $150,000.00 and County responsibility of $731,479.50.
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Strategic Plan:
Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.5 Provide safe and effective transportation systems to support the efficient flow of motorists, commerce, and regional connectivity
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
This JPA provides for the City to pay $150,000.00 for the construction of a traffic signal at Starkey Road and Willow Avenue. The remainder of the funding will utilize Penny for Pinellas and multimodal impact fees.
The County is responsible for all construction and inspection activities relative to the traffic signal and related elements. The County will provide traffic signal operation and maintenance of the traffic signal after construction per the JPA with the City.
The City and County agree that the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Starkey Road and Willow Avenue will improve access and safety for the general public.
Background/Explanation:
The City and County have identified a need for a traffic signal at Starkey Road and Willow Avenue. The County performed a signal warrant analysis based on the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and found that the intersection of Starkey Road and Willow Avenue warrants a signal based on traffic volume.
Fiscal Impact:
The total cost of the project is $881,479.50. The City’s responsibility is $150,000.00 and the County’s responsibility is $731,479.50. Total available funding for this project is $868,000.00. Funding is reflected in the Amended FY25 Capital Budget, budgeted under the Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization Project (006190A), funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) and Multimodal Impact Fees.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a)(1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
City of Largo
Attachments:
Agreement
Construction Award Documents
Project Location Map