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County Incentive Grant Program Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Right-of-Way Acquisition Activities of the Forest Lakes Boulevard from State Road 580 to State Road 584 Project.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and adoption of associated Resolution for Right of Way acquisition activities of PID 003914A Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase III Widening Project between State Road (SR) 580 and SR 584 (Tampa Road).
• The project will ultimately widen Forest Lakes Boulevard between SR 580 and SR 584 (Tampa Road), upgrading the typical section from two lanes undivided to four lanes with a center two-way left turn lane and bike lanes.
• Agreement provides $1,031,000.00 in FDOT funding. The county match is $1,031,000.00. The total Agreement amount is $2,062,000.00.
• Right of Way Acquisition is scheduled for completion on or before December 16th, 2026.
• Funding is budgeted under the Forest Lakes Blvd Phase III - From Tampa Road to SR 580 Project 003914A, funded by the Penny for Pinellas, Multimodal Impact Fees, and state grant funding. Total available funding is the amount of the full project allocation as represented in the approved Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. Available funding in excess of the recommended not-to-exceed amount is available for other project costs.
FDOT FPN 443412 1 44 01; PID No. 003914A; FDOT CIGP funding not to exceed $1,031,000.00; Total Agreement amount is $2,062,000.00; Agreement term expires April 16, 2027. Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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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:
Summary
This Agreement provides fifty percent (50%) of funding required for right-of-way acquisition activities for the Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase III Widening Project between SR 580 and SR 584 (Tampa Road). Grant funding from FDOT is in the amount of $1,031,000.00. Total Agreement amount is $2,062,000.00. The project will widen Forest Lake Boulevard between SR 580 and SR 584 (Tampa Road) upgrading the typical section from two lane undivided roadway to four lanes with a center two-way left turn lane and bike lanes. The overall objective of this project is to address congestion as well as roadway and pedestrian safety along Forest Lakes Boulevard, from State Road 580 to Tampa Road/State Road 584.
The project is currently in the sixty percent (60%) design phase which will determine and confirm the amount of the of right of way necessary for the project. The right of way acquisition phase is scheduled to begin in early 2025. The Agreement term is through April 16, 2027
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Background Information:
A Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) was completed in June 2023 and evaluated the need for roadway improvements. The PER evaluated three (3) alternatives: a no-build alternative, and two build alternatives. The recommended build alternative consists of a four-lane roadway with a center two-way left turn lane, a 10-foot-wide concrete multi-use path on the west side and a 6-foot-wide concrete sidewalk on the east side. This alternative reduces congestion and provides the necessary roadway and pedestrian safety improvements. This alternative also had lower construction costs and lesser right-of-way impacts.
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:
Funding is budgeted under the Forest Lakes Blvd Phase III - From Tampa Rd. to SR 580 Project 003914A, funded by the Penny for Pinellas, Multimodal Impact Fees, and state grant funding. Total available funding is the amount of the full project allocation as represented in the approved FY25 budget. Available funding in excess of the recommended not-to-exceed amount is available for other project costs.
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
FDOT
City of Oldsmar
City of St. Petersburg
Attachments:
Agreement
Exhibit D - Resolution
Project Location Map
Resolution 06-70
Indemnification - FDOT Response